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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
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
cleverlobo (193) - Connecticut, USA - JAN 20, 2012
Bottle; clear copper with medium creamy beige head; aroma-spices, toffee, herbs, nuts; taste-medium sweetness, lightly bitter, medium body, thin feel, lively. Decent

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
RunningRyan (3) - California, USA - JAN 18, 2012 does not count
I have had this beer for god knows how long, this is a family favorite. This beer is one of the few I know as only "Beer" while I call some beers lagers, some IPA, some just ordinary ale’s this beer is what I could only define as "Beer" and it deserves nothing less. It is an interesting mix of hop and as far as I could justify...Harbor/sea faring taste. I live very near SF so I can get a regular supply of it and do, and am always impressed by the well though concoction of hops and barley. Truly this is one of the better Micro’s out there and the shape, taste, and amount are all worth it. Warning for those who drink at warm temp. I would not fully suggest that with this beer, although some may disagree I feel this beer is better served Ice cold and with copious amount of good food and Foot Ball. Here’s to the 49’ers and the beer they are part of in SF! Cheers.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Wolfbass (517) - Firenze, ITALY - JAN 18, 2012
Splendido aspetto, bellissimo colore ambrato con schiuma persistente. Al naso prevale la componente maltosa, mentre al palato sempre malto a comandare ma con una parvenza di luppolo e finale leggero di liquirizia.

4.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Rodriguez (85) - Quito, ECUADOR - JAN 15, 2012
Lovely beer. Perfect balance of hops and malts, amber color, medium carbonation, smooth aftertaste, good head retention. If you go to San Francisco, you have to try it on tap, it is even better. I’m fermenting a batch right now, if it doesn’t work, will try to go back to CA and drink more of this beer :P

3.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
nathan30533 (331) - Dahlonega, Georgia, USA - JAN 15, 2012
I enjoy the anchor steam brew. Good smooth taste and finish. Bubbly in a mug. little lacing. Great brew. unique.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Ccassidy3284 (2) - Middletown, New York, USA - JAN 15, 2012 does not count
Nice crisp California common(steam) Very drinkable. Mild floral hop notes, caramel and pale malts easily identifiable in taste. Not overwhelming hop bitterness. Great session beer at less than 5 percent abc ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPad

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
cards04 (171) - Manitoba, CANADA - JAN 13, 2012
Pours an Amber/Orangey color with nice creamy white head. Honey on the nose and on the palate. Goes down smooth. Very nice beer.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
denzo45 (40) - Ohio, USA - JAN 11, 2012
Bottle. I figured I would give this one a whirl. Reminded me of an amber lager, a little on the malty side, almost no real hint of hops. I wasn’t really impressed.


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