Runnin’ Out of Steam – An Anchor Beer Bust! Calling all Anchor Lovers!  The last Anchor Brewing kegs and Christmas Ales in the world (that we know of) are being cracked, drunk, and celebrated at Buzzworks in San Francisco on December 9th, 12pm-8pm! RSVP Right Here. The last kegs of

Ugh…this one hurts. After 127 years, San Francisco’s most famous brewery is closing down. The Chronicle broke the news Wednesday morning and now dear reader, it’s my sad duty to share the news with you. Founded in 1896, Anchor Brewing was America’s first craft brewery. By 1965 the brewery was about

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

A nod to Mary Ellen Pleasant, the mother of civil rights in California, this year’s label features the Eucalyptus trees she planted outside of her manor on Bush & Octavia.

We got to check out the centuries-old craft brewing traditions, and get a taste of San Francisco history, not to mention taste all kinds of great new Anchor beers.

With its roots beginning in the Gold Rush, San Francisco’s Steam Beer has been brewed here for at least 150 years.

Their purchase of a San Francisco based beer (founded 1896) shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. Large breweries have been snapping up popular California beer brands like hotcakes in the last few years, 2015 in particular was huge year for acquisition in particular.

UNITED IN NIGHTLIFE! Calling all ginslingers, barbacks, servers, deejays, bouncers, dancers, party photographers, hat checks, swampers, and anyone and everyone who works in this great city’s nightlife! Entrance is FREE for all you service workers and friends!  FREE Anchor Steam Beer provided by Broke-Ass Stuart for the first hour of

Held in the historic 1874 San Francisco Mint, Hops and History is back for its 2nd annual event. Unlimited beer tastings from Anchor, Magnolia, Speakeasy, 21st Amendment, Triple Voodoo Brewery, Pine Street Brewery, Thirsty Bear and so many more! Also, home brewing demos, local food vendors, and an expanded exhibit