Maytag, 72, who became involved with Anchor Brewing in 1965 when his investment saved the struggling brewery from bankruptcy, inspired many followers including Ken Grossman, who founded the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Maytag, who was traveling Monday after announcing the sale to employees, could not be reached for further comment. 'Combining Keith and Tony's passion for the Anchor Brewing Co., their industry experience and expertise only means that Anchor will be enjoyed in San Francisco for generations to come,' Maytag, who will serve as chairman emeritus, said in a statement. 'This is something we want to build on for the rest of our careers and pass on to the next generation,' said Foglio, who will serve as chairman while Greggor runs the operation. Keith Greggor, 55, and Tony Foglio, 64, two veterans of the spirits industry, say they plan to expand Anchor Brewing's operations and cement its position as a font of artisanal beers and spirits. In 45 years at the helm of Anchor Brewing, Maytag helped spark a revival in the craft of making beer by hand and inspired thousands of entrepreneurs to follow him in creating small, artisanal breweries.
