Some big changes are on the horizon for San Francisco’s popular beer company, Anchor Brewing Co. The company told the San Francisco Chronicle that it is withdrawing distribution in the United States and will only sell its beer in California. With this big news comes another blow to longtime fans – the brand will also be canceling the annual release of Anchor Christmas Ale, which has been made every year since 1975. Only a small amount will be available for sale at the San Francisco tasting room this year. and the beer “probably won’t be coming back next year.”
The reason for the changes, according to a brand representative, is the “time-consuming and costly brewing and packaging requirements.” Owner Fritz Maytag saved the company from bankruptcy in 1965 (the company was founded in 1896) before selling it to Keith Greggor and Tony Foglio in 2010. Sapporo acquired the company in 2017.
Peet’s Coffee leaves Oakland after warehouse roof collapse
After a fatal roof collapse at a warehouse in March, Peet’s Coffee is closing its Oakland distribution center and moving operations to a warehouse in Tracy this summer, reports the San Francisco Business Times. According to the layoff notices, the relocation will affect 110 employees, and 40 percent of those employees have said they are willing to relocate, a news agency official said. Peet’s will retain its headquarters and roastery in Emeryville and Alameda, respectively.
Richmond oyster shop to close
The good times at the Rocky Island Oyster Co. oyster fishery on the Richmond shore are over — or at least on hiatus. The restaurant said it will close its Craneway Pavilion store by the end of the month. The final day is scheduled for Sunday June 18th. But the restaurant hasn’t disappeared for good; The owners will try to find a new permanent space.
New chef at Pomet in Oakland
Chefs Alan Hsu and Sarah-Jane Cooper will both be leaving produce-focused Oakland-based Pomet, Hsu announced via Instagram. Hsu and Cooper’s last day is Sunday, June 18, and already a new chef is on the horizon: Chef Edalyn Garcia, most recently at the Village Pub in Woodside, will take the helm on Wednesday, June 21, the restaurant said with.
Introducing the speaker series at the Calabash restaurant in Oakland
Calabash, the Oakland restaurant and marketplace of Nigel Jones and Hanif Sadr, will host the first of its Food for Thought speaker series with actor Delroy Lindo on Wednesday, June 14 from 6-8 p.m. This Wednesday’s event will be moderated by Cecilia Philips from KQED. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made through the restaurant’s website.
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