After more than a quarter century of brewing some of the most recognizable beers in the country, 21st Amendment Brewery is calling it quits. Founded in 2000 in San Francisco and later expanding to a large production facility in San Leandro, the craft beer pioneer will officially shut down operations this fall — ending a 25-year run that helped define the West Coast beer scene.
From trailblazer to farewell
21st Amendment made its name with bold flavors, creative packaging, and a rebellious brand identity. Beers like Hell or High Watermelon, Brew Free or Die IPA, and Blood Orange IPA became fixtures in coolers across America. The company helped popularize canned craft beer long before it was standard practice…