Anchor Brewing Company

The copper brewhouse at the base of the hill remains polished enough to see your own reflection in the metal. This plant produces Anchor Steam beer, a recipe that dates back to the California gold rush. When the original brewery faced bankruptcy in nineteen sixty-five, Fritz Maytag bought the operation to keep the tradition alive. He installed small, hand-crafted copper stills that changed how American breweries approached production. The smell of malt and hops clings to the air near these heavy brick walls.