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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.


3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
woodychevy (55) - - MAR 25, 2011
Tried this on tap at Woody’s Pizza in Folly Beach. Pours a clear amber beer with a quickly diminishing head. Not much aroma to speak of- may have been a bit flat? Goes down smooth- really easy to drink. None of the extreme hoppiness I have been into lately. The finish is a bit dry with a smooth mouthfeel. There is a decent flavorfulness to this beer. Nice combination with a slice of pizza. Decent, nothing outstanding.

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
edfacer (16) - Alberta, CANADA - MAR 20, 2011
Pours a Rich Copper/Amber.Generous white head. Smells of Slight citrus more so Earthy & Malty. Hints of caramel here,soft carbonation. Bitter beginning smooth ending. A clean refreshing beer,one could drink many....

2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 7/20
mxtur (266) - Michigan, USA - MAR 19, 2011
Very bitter finish with hops. Not much of a head. I liked the bottle more than anything. It was ok.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
ttutony (509) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - MAR 17, 2011
Copper color in the glass. Cereal grain aroma. Nice hop profile on the palate. Easy drinking.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
SBor02 (67) - Delaware, USA - MAR 15, 2011
This is a very clear amber beer with a thick foamy white head. There is an earthy smell to this better that smells more bitter than it tastes. The finish is mildly bitter and dry with a smooth mouthfeel. There is a decent flavorfulness to this beer. Carbonation is moderate.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
rader58 (576) - Leawood, Kansas, USA - MAR 14, 2011
Pours a clear copper color. Aroma of grain, grass, citrus. Flavor is citrus, grass and toasted grain. Good session beer.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
BrewBoxer (775) - Brooklyn, USA - MAR 12, 2011
Bottle. Brown golden color. Nice head. Smells of citrus, hat and oce,. Taste is crisp with hops. Almost like a pilsner but not quite. Very good drinable beer. Id have this again and again

2
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 6/20
DiarmaidBHK (1392) - Pennsylvania, USA - MAR 8, 2011
A bit dry for my taste. Not a ton of aroma. Taste is balanced between wonder bread and dead flowers. Don’t see what the big deal is.


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