is presenting a draft of brewing history with a "spruce beer" that will be sold only in the city of San Francisco and in Colorado.
Spruce beer is a revival of an old brewing tradition that was originated centuries ago in Northern Europe.
According to Fritz Maytag, Anchor Brewing Co.'s president and brewmaster, spruce beer is one example of many beers popular in pre-industrial Europe and America, which were brewed at home with locally available flavors and spices.