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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 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
ElDesmadre (378) - Mikołów, POLAND - OCT 31, 2011
Bottle. Dark golden with a frothy and lasting head. Aroma is grainy-malty but also fruity, with dried plums and apricots, plus fresh apples and peaches, some dust and hops. Moderate body, soft malty, less fruity taste with a medium, lingering bitterness and a nutty-citrus-herbal aftertaste. Tastes a bit like a fruity version of a pilsener, very crisp and enjoyable!

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
petexner (500) - CZECH REPUBLIC - OCT 27, 2011
bottle in Alexandria,VA. pretty decent, you can buy it in the czech republic as well.

3.6
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
lachrymalisis (144) - Pennsylvania, USA - OCT 26, 2011
deep amber, righ and creamy looking head. aromas of minerals, grassy hops, and a bit of malt breadiness. tight bitterness, and medium malt sweetness. medium body, pretty clean and dry finish. refreshing.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
BrotherLogic (226) - South Yorkshire, ENGLAND - OCT 26, 2011
Super malty and almost bock like but fairly tasty beer - quite elegant in the round. ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 15/20
satanda (68) - CZECH REPUBLIC - OCT 24, 2011
Takova nic moc vodicka.ale co cekat od amiku, ze. I kdy musim uznnat ze bud je jeste vyrazne horsi.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Alexus (77) - Stavanger, NORWAY - OCT 21, 2011
This is a beer I wanted to try out for a long time. The steam beer from San Francisco is world known, and it’s an interesting history behind the style. It pours a nice head with little retention. Some lacing in the glass. Smooth malty flavor, and resembles a little with lagers. Medium body. A great beer...

2.4
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
Frenger (95) - Derby, Alabama, ENGLAND - OCT 21, 2011
Bottle from the victoria inn birmingham. Pours amber haze with no head. Lager style aroma and taste. Light orange taste. I have had this off tap and it was great. Disappointing from the bottle.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
SimonRoller (211) - Göteborg, SWEDEN - OCT 18, 2011
Bottle, pours copper with off white head. Aroma is malt, fruits, floral, cookies. taste light sweetness and bitterness.


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