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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.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
sailracer (190) - Massachusetts, USA - APR 12, 2011
On tap. Poured a light amber color with a small head. It had a nice meaty texture with a little bite on the tongue from the carbonation. Little hops. Very drinkable.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
AshtonMcCobb (779) - Edinburgh, SCOTLAND - APR 11, 2011
355ml. Pours golden-amber in colour with decent head. The nose is malty with a little bit of elusive sweetness. Tastes of pale malt, maybe muesli and bitter malty finish. The palate is good - decent structure and creamy with a clean finish. The sum of the parts doesn’t add up to much but the overall experience is enjoyable.

3.3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
kalervo (233) - FINLAND - APR 7, 2011
Nice fresh ale. Some malts and fruity notes in taste. Enjoyable bitterness at the end.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
TheJestersBeer (523) - SWEDEN - APR 4, 2011
355ml bottle. Pours a pale amber, slightly hazy, white head. Clean, malty nose, hops, caramel, yeast. Dry, medium bodied, medium bitterness, lively CO2. Clean, malty taste, caramel, hops, yeast.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Boliv (964) - New York, USA - APR 3, 2011
Draught. Pours clear orange with a small cream-colored head. Aromas of sweet malt, toffee, and mild grassy hops. The flavor followed closely, with sweet caramel, fruit, and mild hops. Smooth and easy-drinking, nearly creamy. Pretty good. [646]

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
molly75 (133) - (Madrid - España), ITALY - APR 3, 2011
SCHIUMA: Presente ma non copiosa, media finezza e non duratura, color biancastro COLORE: aranciato tendente al marrone chiaro; opaca ma senza residui INTENSITA’ / FINEZZA: non molto intensa al naso, dominano le note di malto con un fondo leggeremente fruttato AROMI: caramello, nocciola da una parte, erbaceo e floreale dall’altra anche se in misura minore GUSTO: un dolce leggero, fra cui si riconoscono come all’olfatto note di caramello, nocciola, pane RETROGUSTO: rimane spostato sui malti, ma compare un amaro equilibrato con note fruttate (frutta bianca) CORPO: corpo medio, piacevole in bocca birra facilmente godibile a pasto, ben equilibrata con il giusto tono di amaro. Personalmente ricorda una altbier tedesca, nell’aspetto e nel carattere maltato non ingombrante.

3.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Balazs (562) - Budapest, HUNGARY - APR 2, 2011
Poured with a copper color and an off-white, lacing head. Caramel, straw, hops, hints of vanilla in the not very complex aroma. Still, it’s just right. Medium dense, highly carbonated. Honey sweet aftertaste. Easy to drink, enjoyed it.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
savnac (1365) - Anchorage, Alaska, USA - APR 2, 2011
Bottle. Clear deep golden with a thick beige head. Aroma of caramel malt with a light herbal hop. Flavor is slightly sweet malt with a light bitterness to allow it to finish clean. Medium body with average carbonation and a crisp mouth feel. Nice easy drinking beer.


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