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Anchor Steam Beer

Anchor Steam Beer

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A California Common brewed by
Anchor Brewing Company

San Francisco, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Commercial Description:
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.

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 crizay (1069), Brook Park (was Tampa,FL), Ohio, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/53/103/58/20

Jul 17, 2005  
I’ve had way better steam (california common’s) than this. This was just lame and dull and not much going on here.

chokmah33 (85), Bremerton, Washington, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/55/103/512/20
Jul 25, 2008  
Barley malt lager aroma. Cereal, slight citrus (lemon peel). Light lager flavor with hints of sweet fruit (apple, nectarine). Minor bitter hops in there as well. Has a sweet nutty finish. There is a roughness to the palate that I dig. A full and tasty lager.


SumnerH (2), Virginia, USA
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4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/517/20
Jul 21, 2008  
Beautiful copper color in the glass. This is a great summer beer, it’s got a slightly sweet flavor with a hint of fruitiness, but it’s far from being overpowering in either dimension. Medium body with a refreshing crispness and moderate to lively carbonation. A slight bitter astringency in the aftertaste balances the sweet attack wonderfully.


 rane (340), Nibe, Denmark
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/55/103/510/20
Jul 16, 2008  
Bottle. Amber with off white head. Nice lacing. Malty aroma, bread, yeast and some fruity freshness.Taste malty and sweet, some caramel.


grikmok (60), Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/102/58/20
Jul 15, 2008  
Poured to a thick head with aromas of hops. Initial flavor of hops and ended with a slight bitterness that reminds me of vegetables.


 Bhops (170), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 14, 2008  
on tap at san fran airport. Golden with minimal head. Aroma is hops with some underlying malt sweetness. Balanced but unremarkeable flavor, but very drinkable.




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