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RATINGS: 2536   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.3   EST. CALORIES: 147   ABV: 4.9%
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San Francisco's famous Anchor Steam®, the classic of American brewing tradition since 1896, is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. The deep amber color, thick creamy head, and rich flavor all testify to our traditional brewing methods. Anchor Steam is unique, for our brewing process has evolved over many decades and is like no other in the world. Anchor Steam derives its unusual name from the 19th century when "steam" seems to have been a nickname for beer brewed on the West Coast of America under primitive conditions and without ice. The brewing methods of those days are a mystery and, although there are many theories, no one can say with certainty why the word "steam" came to be associated with beer. For many decades Anchor alone has used this quaint name for its unique beer. In modern times, "Steam" has become a trademark of Anchor Brewing.


3.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
deusax (179) - - FEB 1, 2012
I had this one a long time ago. If i’ll drink it again, I’ll update this rating. I remember a pretty good beer though

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Mathieu87 (73) - Ganshoren, BELGIUM - JAN 28, 2012
On tap at the Beer Tempel in Holland. Amber, clear. Little, sticky head. Spicy, caramel nose. Pepper, spices orange flavour. Some stuff floating around in the beer, not that appetizing. Bitter aftertaste.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
edpeg (254) - Berlin, GERMANY - JAN 28, 2012
Pours deep orange amber color, with slight cloudiness. Has thick creamy off-white head. Aromas are berries, some apricot, ocean air breeze. Texture is well carbonated, little tart and crispy. Palate is smooth sticky but, sweet malty, herbal with good amount of hoppiness. Aftertaste is hoppy and bitter, with fruits and dry medium long finish. Refreshing, good beer.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Cunningham (1754) - Halden, NORWAY - JAN 27, 2012
Bottle from systembolaget. Light hazy amber colour, with an off white head. Hoppy and light fruity nose, with some sweetness. Fresh hoppy flavour, with a nice moderate sweet malt background

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
lukin (224) - Ontario, CANADA - JAN 26, 2012
bottle. Orange colour. Aroma of malts, grains, some caramel. Taste mirrors the aroma, well balanced, refreshing and flavourful. Just a straightforward well-done beer.

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Grzesiek79 (605) - Radom, POLAND - JAN 25, 2012
chocolate, bread, caramel, dough, leaves, banana, rotten eggs, raisin, vanilla, orange, tan foam, medium sweetness, medium bitterness, full body, average carbonation, long finish,

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
jookos (80) - Helsinki, FINLAND - JAN 25, 2012
UPDATED: JAN 27, 2012 Nice maltyness, but I couldnt find anything that would really make this one stand out. Well made and everything, but just not my thing.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
tiong (1002) - Espoo, FINLAND - JAN 23, 2012
355ml bottle

Pours dark orange with a smooth white head. Aroma has notes of light hops, malts and fruits. Taste of malts, light fruity hops and hints of caramel. Smooth, slightly bitter finish. Okay, quite well balanced and easy to drink.


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