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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 2/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
BretH (2) - San Francisco, California, USA - OCT 17, 2011 does not count
Color a little lack luster but has a nice head. Aroma is flowery. Taste is modest hoppy bitterness and light malty sweetness.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
maledictum (498) - Granada, SPAIN - OCT 17, 2011
red-amber colour, head quickly disappears, slightly fruity, full-bodied with some bitterness in the finish, lack of character - nothing special

3
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
NordicV (298) - 21213, SWEDEN - OCT 11, 2011
Kopparfärgad öl med gulvitt skum. Klassisk doft av malt och humle. Bra balanserad öl med citrusbeska.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
TheCametron (471) - SCOTLAND - OCT 9, 2011
Bottle. Pours browny gold. Quite delicious. Not very complex. Ideal for drinking bottle after bottle of.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
jcweaver (367) - VA Beach, Virginia, USA - OCT 8, 2011
Bottle. Pours a copper color with a medium, lasting head. Fruit and malt aroma with hints of florals and hops. Flavor is well balanced between sweet malts and citric fruits with a slightly hoppy finish. Hoppy orange aftertaste. Nice and easy drinking.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
shoulderbroken (357) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - OCT 7, 2011
Golden coloured from the bottle. Aroma is very malty, bit of caramel and a hint of liquorice and ginger spiciness. Seems to get sweeter towards the end. Nice and biscuity. Very nice.

2.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
andregoncalves (195) - Lisbon, PORTUGAL - OCT 7, 2011
bottle at corte ingles, lisbon. Interesting. Not really my taste, but interesting color and aroma. Will re-taste it in the future.

3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
Kronebryg (613) - Sorgenfri, DENMARK - OCT 5, 2011
Btl. 4.8 %!. Lightr head, fine redgolden colour. fine carb. nice caramel nose, but maybe a little simple. medium body and length. Nice semi dry camael with maybe a little hoppy spice..


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