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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.


2.9
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
wlajwl (1479) - Iowa, USA - FEB 2, 2011
UPDATED: MAY 25, 2011 From what I remember it didn’t really strike me as being that different than a pale lager, although a little more fuller bodied and some mint flavor. Not necessarily great but better than average.

2.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
uncle_rick (37) - Missouri, USA - FEB 2, 2011
Pretty dark orange pour, and nice little head on this baby. Moderate hops and and bitterness flavor that I enjoy. Extremely drinkable, as I could have easily drank the entire six pack before my dirty wife stole a bottle. Six-pack was 11 bucks, so I probably won’t buy it again unless it is on sale. Pretty good beer though.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Dazz3 (736) - Hällefors, SWEDEN - FEB 2, 2011
7/10 i mörkhet. Humligt frisk i lukt. Knäckigt besk i smaken, lite bitter nästan lite soya aktig. Rund men ändå skarp eftersmak.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Kriegbaum (618) - Randers, DENMARK - JAN 30, 2011
Flaske 12 oz. lys amber hælde med et hvidt hoved. Aromaen og smag af malt, korn og noter af noget tørret frugt. Let tør mundfornemmelse og en smule bitterhed i afslutningen

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
kwik-lime (597) - London, ENGLAND - JAN 29, 2011
Good beer - grassy hops with a bitter finish, some malt, nicely drinkable. Available in bottles at Prince Regent on Marylebone High St.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Live_Tangent (3) - Winnipeg, Manitoba, CANADA - JAN 25, 2011 does not count
A nice beer, with a one-finger head. Dark brown, almost orange, in color. The taste is an interesting assortment of flavors. Will definitely try this again.

2.9
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Palme (1200) - Bergen, NORWAY - JAN 23, 2011
0.355l bottle @ Henrik, Bergen. Pours a orange body with a nice big head. A little anonymous nose with hints of yeast, spices and grassy hops. Medium-bodied and lively carbonated. A bit thin perhaps, but still proper and nice. Bitter hoppy ending.

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
ClarkNova (2) - Ybor City, Tampa, Florida, USA - JAN 23, 2011 does not count
Anchor steam is an excellent medium bodied beer. Anchor steam is crisply carbonated and has a medium-low hopiness.


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