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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.


3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
edgallow (174) - nashville, Tennessee, USA - JAN 8, 2012
Again, it has been a long time since I had this beer, but based on my ratings from another App I have it was good.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
reimlinger01 (1) - Port Angeles, Washington, USA - JAN 8, 2012 does not count
The best combination of appearance, aroma, taste and aftertaste I have found in an American beer - period.

4.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
ronjustron (10) - Montreal, Quebec, CANADA - JAN 7, 2012
This is one of my new favorite beers that I’ve had in recent memory. Nice appearance, goes down smooth and you can taste a somewhat caramel flavour on the aftertaste. Quite flavourful and the bouquet is sweet as well.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Jacob23_5 (64) - Edinburgh, SCOTLAND - JAN 7, 2012
Bottle at home. Lovely deep orangey colour with a good frothy head which fades down quickly but lingers on at a decent couple of millimetres thick, with nice lacing. The nose has lovely perfumey notes, with a touch of aromatic hops. Good malt presence and a touch of hops on the flavour add to the massively refreshing nature of this beer, helped by balanced carbonation. Lovely.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
kryon (150) - SWEDEN - JAN 7, 2012
Pours amber with low head Aromas of malts, some brown sugar Palate starts out quite hitty but ends too abrupt. Good beer

3.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 15/20
Saurononline (65) - Madrid, SPAIN - JAN 4, 2012
My first California Common. Not an actual difference to any lager... but maybe I need more tastes...

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
CraigTOH (6) - Springboro, Ohio, USA - JAN 2, 2012 does not count
Beautiful amber color. Long-lasting on the palate. Head somewhat hugs glass. Smooth taste. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
LookMomNoHands (430) - Copenhagen, DENMARK - JAN 1, 2012
355ml bottle from Systembolaget. Clear, amber colour with a medium sized off-white head. Aroma is caramel, slightly sweet, some toasted notes, and hops. Light sweet taste. Medium body with a creamy texture. Finishes with good malts and bread-like notes and nuts. Good beer.


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