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RATINGS: 2934   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.


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   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
noer1 (109) - Massachusetts, USA - DEC 8, 2001
Stumbled upon this beer by accident, and I glad. A very smooth tasty beer, that is good for a special occasion.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Alchemtron (6) - Pembroke Pines, Florida, USA - DEC 8, 2001 does not count
Ahh, good old Steam. one of my favorites. Best on tap.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
MOboy (505) - Kansas City, Missouri, USA - DEC 6, 2001
Not a bad combonation with most foods. This is not a good as I was lead to believe, but definately not bad.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
adamlau (76) - California, USA - DEC 1, 2001
SuperBudweiser. Smoother. Similar hoppy ending. A bit carbonated, with a dry finish. Could this be my new standard for your average domestic beer?

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Volgon (2761) - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA - NOV 30, 2001
UPDATED: OCT 16, 2006 22oz bottle: Clear orange with a thin white head, light caramel aroma with some grass, starts and ends lightly bitter, medium bodied but full for the style, solid carbonation. The lawnmower beer.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Aurelius (3443) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - NOV 28, 2001
Brownish amber, good granular head that fades to thin white bubbles. Picks up an additional appearance point for packaging. Flavor improves as some of the carbonation is relieved-- hoppy, grainy with some underlying malt sweetness. Palate is average consistancy, fizzy, trails bitter. I didn’t think that I was going to like it but I did.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Northernbrewer (147) - St. Paul, Minnesota, USA - NOV 27, 2001
A classic to be sure, but one now far outclassed by the myriad of micros that it made possible. Slightly corse hop flavor is mild and lager character is noticable. A brilliant alternative to Budmilcoors, but a fading memory of the micro revolution.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
JahNoth (1039) - Rochester, New York, USA - NOV 24, 2001
This is an ordinary, middle of the road brew - nice maltiness with slight hops. Enjoyable and drinkable, but I prefer their Liberty Ale.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
amceachern99 (70) - Albany, Oregon, USA - NOV 23, 2001
Very Good.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
obxdude10 (1883) - Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - NOV 22, 2001
A nice balance of everything, somewhat bitter, but smooth and very easy to drink


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