Anchor Lookout Thread

Given the recent news, I figured it might be good to start an Anchor Lookout Thread. This way those of us who want it can find some fresh (as fresh as can be) Anchor beers in New England before they dry up completely.

My first online search showed it at (surprise) Total Wine in Burlington, MA. However the labels were the old kind. Not sure if Total Wine just didn't update the picture, or if it is in fact super old Anchor beer.

My other thought was to go to Downtown Wine and Spirits in Davis Square. They have a section in the back with incredibly old beer, but beer that can be aged. For example, Bigfoot, Brooklyn Monster Ale...etc. Even a 2008 Celebration Ale I think. There's a chance there might be some Our Special Ale and/or Old Foghorn there.

Happy hunting!

Cheers

 

Some more recent information in one of the main threads indicates Sapporo fucked them over badly.

 

Definitely. Not disagreeing, but I wonder if a company who had more intent on keeping them afloat bought them if they’d still be around, albeit with less distribution.

This quickly went from pulling back to Cali only to ceasing operations. Sierra Nevada had interest in buying them, so it wasn’t a completely depleted asset.

But you’re right, they didn’t adapt well with the times aside from producing IPAs. Even before Sapporo.

 

Thanks, I’ll let you know!

So, who’s the asshole who went to all the Total Wines in MA and bought literally all the cases of Anchor yesterday?

Just went to Burlington’s…cleaned out. Went to Everett who had a ton on Wednesday…cleaned out. They said someone came in yesterday and bought five cases…

 

Singles of 2021 OSA at Kappys in Medford.

 

Went to Wegmans in Medford where there were multiple six packs of Steam Wednesday. All gone.

Kind of funny when they announced cutting distribution no one cared and scooped it up (including myself).

 

I bought Our Special Ale this winter!

But very true.

 

Found multiple Anchor variety packs (Steam, Cali Lager, Liberty, and Tropical) at Kappy's in Malden this past Sunday. Dated in December of 2022, but I think this is the last packaging date for this variety pack.

Good thing is they broke up one of the 12 packs into singles. Was able to snag a couple Liberty Ales (don't care it's December bottled, probably will never see this again). They even had one last six pack of Porter!

I didn't grab singles of the December bottled Steam though. Holding out hope I can find something fresher in a random liquor store (struck out completely multiple places though).

I also saw Alcove in Boston has Steam on tap according to their website. Might swing by for one last pint.

 

They have Steam bottled in March at Brick and Mortar in Cambridge. I was able to have one last bottle this past weekend.