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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.


3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
philbertk (1847) - Seattle, Washington, USA - MAR 10, 2010
First Micro I Ever Tasted--Summer 1984. Anchor Brewing Company Steam Beer--1999 12 oz. Bottle. 5.00% ABV. (4.0 / 5.0) Golden Ale--Clear rich amber color. Light malt hop floral front. Rich flavorful malty body with delicate light fruit biscuit flavor. Finishes smooth with tint of chalky malt residue. Nice lace. ESB flavor. Sampled 12/23/1999. Anchor Brewing Company Steam Beer--1999 22 oz. Bottle. 5.00% ABV. (4.5 / 5.0) Golden Ale--Bright clear reddish golden body. Nice light chewy hop front and caramel nut malt body. Very clean and flavorful. Finishes with a tingle and leaves a rich lacy head. Unique. Sampled 3/3/1999. Anchor Brewing Company--Anchor Steam Beer--2002 12 oz. Bottle. 4.50% ABV. (4.25 / 5.0) Steam Beer--Clear rich thin pretty amber color. Lacy light head. Tight nice floral hop malt front. Crisp smooth tangy biscuit caramel light toast sweet body. Clean tangy mild biscuit hop citrus end. My First Micro! Sampled 1/10/2003.

2.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
capoccetta (165) - roma, ITALY - MAR 7, 2010
bott. decisamente povera di aromi.debole anche nel gusto rimane solo una nota erbacea e amarognola.

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Sammer (694) - Plano, Texas, USA - MAR 5, 2010
12 oz. pour from bottle. Spice and light smoke on the nose. Very nice balance of maltiness and hops. Smooth lager finish. Decent stuff.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
joeneugs (1423) - Livermore, California, USA - FEB 28, 2010
Pours a beautiful clear copper color with a fine off white head. The aroma is very different with fruit, bread and bubblegum. The flavor is very nice. Crisp, refreshing, yet flavorful. It stars out cidery with fruit and bubblegum, and then settles in with a hoppy bitterness and finishes on a bready note. This is a very original beer and a classic.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Niko100 (1084) - New York, USA - FEB 27, 2010
Rich amber/cider color; Medium slightly creamy body; Aroma of malt, some hops, & subtle fruit; Flavor of malt, hops, grain, and light fruit; Finish is dry and slightly bitter; Nicely balanced; Very different, but good overall.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
LordDrachen (107) - reggio emilia, ITALY - FEB 24, 2010
Intriguing. An amber ale with white medium head. Aroma is malty and fruity clearly american hops. Something herby. Strong bitterness taste but some sweet malt to balance it. Not so long mouthfeel and again bitter finish. Nice and very drinkable.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
SoLan (1550) - Florida, USA - FEB 20, 2010
Bottle. Copper/amber, Fresh, bready, cereal grains with moderate bitterness. Finish is dry, bitter, clean. Refreshing yet substantial, easy to drink. Medium body, balanced. Easy to see why this one made it mainstream. Solid brew.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Travmc007 (29) - Arkansas, USA - FEB 18, 2010
Nice clear appearance, amber red. Pretty calm taste. Thin slick texture. Its pretty good... I’ll definitely choose it again.


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