FILE – In this 2004 file photo, a number of artisan beers made at Anchor Brewing Co. are dsiplayed in San Francisco. Anchor Brewing Co. says it is halting its operations and liquidating the business, citing declining sales and challenging economic conditions. The San Francisco-based brewer said Wednesday, July 12, 2023, that it gave employees 60-day notice and plans to provide transition support and separation packages. (Craig Lee/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File)
By JANIE HAR and MICHELLE CHAPMAN | Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO — Beer lovers flocked to Anchor Brewing Co.’s tap room on Thursday to mourn the loss of the iconic San Francisco business — and buy some of its last beers — a day after learning it planned to shut down for good.
“I’m a native San Franciscan and I’ve been drinking the beer as long as I can remember,” said…
