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RATINGS: 2935   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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3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
joet (1919) - Santa Rosa, California, USA - SEP 4, 2001
A quality beer that lacks the palability and drinkability of Sierra for me. I’ve found much variance which may add to my reticence and appreciation. After visiting the brewery, it’s obvious Liberty Ale is their best beer.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
oldstyle99 (4) - Kentfield, California, USA - SEP 3, 2001 does not count
One of our best in CA. Virtually unmatched in its style.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
legion242 (1999) - Richardson, Texas, USA - SEP 2, 2001

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
21iceman40 (1732) - vienna, West Virginia, USA - AUG 30, 2001
UPDATED: MAR 7, 2003 This was a great beer. I robust solid flavor that showed no signs of weakness. Another great beer from a great brewing company.

3.2
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
JessterCPA (130) - Wayne, New Jersey, USA - AUG 29, 2001
Very clean beer. I tried a copy of this as a homebrew project. I am nowhere close. This stuff is great & extremely well made.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
HighlanderOne (881) - Bergen County, New Jersey, USA - AUG 24, 2001
This is good stuff. Refreshing feel and aroma. Flavor kinda reminded me of Pete’s Wicked Ale in that it grows on you as you drink.

3.5
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
ravidesai (938) - Bombay, INDIA - AUG 21, 2001
the trademark steam beer. enjoyable but not very exciting. personally i find it an excellent companion beer with pizza but rarely drink it otherwise

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
hennes (934) - Fountain, Michigan, USA - AUG 20, 2001
Comes on strong with an interesting metallic flavour that somehow catches my fancy.

3.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
MMM...Beer (385) - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - AUG 18, 2001

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
K-V-F-L (292) - LaVista, Nebraska, USA - AUG 18, 2001
The classic (and only, per the trademark) Steam Beer. A unique combination of ale and lager, this beer hits you with a solid American hop bite, but tickles the sides of your mouth with a maltyu sweetness. Slightly too aggressive out of the bottle, but nicely calibrated on tap. Enjoy.


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