RIP Anchor Brewing

[spikechiquet]

Nice article! They are good guys. I don't know them well, but Jack's wife Abby (hence the name "Jack's Abby") is actually a friend of my wife's -- they used to work together. Their dad was their main investor from what I understand, but they've really taken it and run with it and put out an exceptional product and created a fantastic company and done great things civically as well. Downtown Framingham still has its challenges, but JA staying in Framingham when they outgrew their original space, refurbishing all that industrial space downtown to expand their brewing operations and opening their Beer Hall has made a tremendous difference. And they've done a lot of charitable activity as well. I wish they could have kept their Springdale line going (and I still have a couple of cans of the Springdale Brigadeiro Stout in my beer fridge) but I could understand why they needed to dedicate additional physical space to the JA brand and to the contract brewing they're doing for Night Shift and others.

Yeah, I talked with Jack for about an hour and Sam for about 45 minutes and Eric for 20ish. Had loads on content outside of the main article to run. I think Jack's book on Lagers should be out soon.
They also make a lot of Night Shift's beers now. The day I was there they had the NS brewing team there to discuss SOPs and run through back end lab work.
Yeah, a bunch of NY kids from an ice making business moving to Boston and becoming the official craft beer of the Celtics is pretty funny.

 

[Spartan Squad]

Anchor Steam Union says employers are trying to get an offer together. Company said it will sell if it makes sense.

Fingers crossed.

Anchor Brewing owner would 'gladly consider' takeover offer from employees

 

[swingline]

If they buy it, they need to bring back the clashic label.

 

[Spartan Squad]

Here in Toronto we are at the mercy of the government run beer and liquor stores. Both carry loads of products (the liquor store focuses largely on imports) but to my knowledge you can't request anything. Both entities have good websites to see inventories at store across the province and if they carry a certain brand not available in your area you can place an order for pickup at your local store but delivery can take up to a week and the surcharge - on top of the already larcenously priced product - is considerable.

Just found this and thought of you. Buying something for BIL's birthday and saw it so it's coming home too

 

[three_bags_full]

Although LP is a phenomenal beer, its big brother, the ESB, is a far better beer.

 

[Spartan Squad]

Although LP is a phenomenal beer, its big brother, the ESB, is a far better beer.

I'll look for it next time … which means there needs to be a next time and soon

 

[three_bags_full]

I'm a beer guy, have had the most rare and hard to get beers on earth, and it's definitely a top 5 beer for me.

 

[Huggy]

Although LP is a phenomenal beer, its big brother, the ESB, is a far better beer.

God, yes, I had several pints of London Pride a few weeks back at the King's Head Pub in Santa Monica and it was outstanding. But the disappearance of ESB from liquor store shelves here in Toronto has been a real blow.

 

[ChrisLong]

God, yes, I had several pints of London Pride a few weeks back at the King's Head Pub in Santa Monica and it was outstanding. But the disappearance of ESB from liquor store shelves here in Toronto has been a real blow.

Wow, Santa Monica is my hometown, but I haven't been to the King's Head in quite a while. Best fish and chips ever. That's where a learned about the Eagles' "Take another shot of courage." Thought it could have meant a London ale called John Courage, which I don't think they make anymore. I played lots of darts at the King's Head and knew the previous owner, Phil Elwell, very well. He is in most of the celebrity photos all over the pub.

 

[Huggy]

Wow, Santa Monica is my hometown, but I haven't been to the King's Head in quite a while. Best fish and chips ever. That's where a learned about the Eagles' "Take another shot of courage." Thought it could have meant a London ale called John Courage, which I don't think they make anymore. I played lots of darts at the King's Head and knew the previous owner, Phil Elwell, very well. He is in most of the celebrity photos all over the pub.

My cousin lives in Pacific Palisades and said it's her favourite spot to hang out there for a drink. We went there three times when were there, reminded me a lot of my dear, departed local pub.

 

[ChrisLong]

My cousin lives in Pacific Palisades and said it's her favourite spot to hang out there for a drink. We went there three times when were there, reminded me a lot of my dear, departed local pub.

Rogie Vachon lived in Pacific Palisades, Gene Carr and Larry Brown were in Santa Monica.

 

[Spartan Squad]

Kings Head Pub is a great spot. Went there with a bunch of high school friends the last time I was with most of them. We were all prim and proper for a buddy's wedding went there after. The buddy was really cheap and had bare minimum finger foods and no drinks at the reception so we all bailed and went there for rounds. Neat spot and we went at an odd time so we had the pub to ourselves.