San Franciscans mourn closure of Anchor Brewing Co., the oldest craft brewery in the U.S.

People wait in line outside Anchor Public Taps in San Francisco on Thursday. (Associated Press)

SAN FRANCISCO — Beer lovers flocked to Anchor Brewing Co.’s tap room on Thursday to mourn the loss of the iconic San Francisco business — and buy some of its last beers — a day after learning it planned to shut down for good.

“I’m a native San Franciscan and I’ve been drinking the beer as long as I can remember,” said Suzanne Greva, who visited Thursday. “It’s one of my favorites, and it’s like losing an old friend.”