Drake's Brewing buys Bear Republic

[y_p_w]

I'm not sure how many have had Drake's. They pretty much local and don't have the wide distribution of Bear Republic. They're going to eventually move all production of Bear Republic beers from Sonoma County to Drake's brewery in San Leandro, California.

Bear Republic has been sold, according to reports. Here’s who’s taking over

Bear Republic has been among the most popular craft breweries in Sonoma County and was one of the few still remaining locally.

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[Brian123]

Is Anchor Steam Beer still being made, I think that beer is made out in San Fran?

 

[y_p_w]

Is Anchor Steam Beer still being made, I think that beer is made out in San Fran?

Yes. Although with newer labels and they're now owned by Sapporo Breweries.

All News | Anchor Brewing | Find Craft Beer Near You | Tour Brewery.

www.anchorbrewing.com

 

[Brian123]

Yes. Although with newer labels and they're now owned by Sapporo Breweries.

All News | Anchor Brewing | Find Craft Beer Near You | Tour Brewery.

www.anchorbrewing.com

That Beer is awesome, I am hoping it is still the same? The old labels were great, I should have saved a bottle of the old lable! I checked out your Link, the new bottle is not that bad looking, 4.9% alcohol thats close to Heineken and Samuel Adams that are 5%

 

[y_p_w]

That Beer is awesome, I am hoping it is still the same? The old labels were great, I should have saved a bottle of the old lable!

Haven't tried it in a while. But this is the new label for anyone wondering. The bottle shape is the same, but the label is just blue on yellow.

 

[Brian123]

What you posted above is not what I saw on the Website. LOL

 

[97prizm]

Japanese companies have been buying up a lot of American manufacturing lately. My aunt works for Ragu, and a Japanese company purchased them a few years ago. It's become a huge deal. Japanese companies are now buying out a ton of Whisky and beer breweries, not sure why.

 

[y_p_w]

Japanese companies have been buying up a lot of American manufacturing lately. My aunt works for Ragu, and a Japanese company purchased them a few years ago. It's become a huge deal. Japanese companies are now buying out a ton of Whisky and beer breweries, not sure why.

It has to be worthwhile. Glico (makers of Pocky) bought out the chocolate company TCHO. They used to based in San Francisco - operating on Pier 17. They ended up moving to a spot straddling Berkeley, Oakland, and Emeryville.