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That's too bad. But to be honest their beers just weren't good enough. Sales come from having a good product and/or big brand recognition, and they had neither going for them. Hope someone can take over and improve their brews, because the history is pretty special.
Are you saying their style of beer or their beer in general? I feel like it definitely is an acquired taste but a California common is their schtick
Just overall I find their beers a bit underwhelming compared to other local breweries. Even forgoing some of the amazing craft breweries around here (Laughing Monk!), I’d typically choose a Trumer over Anchor Steam, or some other local beer.
You might just not like the style. I believe they ferment at a higher temperature which gives it that funkier taste. I had a trumer for the first time on the 4th. Was pretty pretty good
Steam beer is fermented at higher temperatures, and Anchor Steam used open fermentation, which apparently costs more.