Over the years he became great friends with Maytag, learning the incredibly rich and robust history of the brewery from the source himself.īurkart has compiled all his research, stories, and facts in one gorgeous hardback book. Wouldn’t it have been amazing to be a fly on the wall in Anchor over the years? To have the chance to work with and become great friends with former Anchor Brewing Owner Fritz Maytag? To hear straight from him previously untold stories? Well, thank goodness for Anchor Brewing Historian Dave Burkhart, who did just that.Ī thirty-one-year veteran of Anchor Brewing, Burkhart, who is a professional trumpet player and music teacher by trade, joined Anchor in 1991. The Anchor Brewing Storyįor the American Craft Beer Purist: Did you know that one of the most iconic breweries in the entire country had to survive fires, earthquakes, and near bankruptcy in its 126-year history? Just so it could continue to brew beers we’ve come to love today such as Anchor Steam, Anchor Liberty Ale, and Anchor Christmas Ale. Our favorite beer books published in the last twelve months or so. If you want to become more knowledgeable about your favorite vice, pick up one of these beer books and dive right in. Luckily, there are plenty of options when it comes to taking your hobby beyond just drinking. But, if you’re really infatuated by bold and delicious brews, you might find yourself reading about them-in which case it’d be helpful to know the best beer books. If you love craft beer, most of your time is probably spent drinking the stuff.
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