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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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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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 Ungstrup (11136), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/56/103/512/20
Mar 13, 2003  
An amber beer with a fine head. The aroma is slightly malty and the flavor is slightly acidic with a soft malty tone. Really a great tasting beer.


 omhper (10456), Stockholm, Sweden
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/58/103/512/20
Oct 7, 2002  
Sampled draught at Oliver Twist, Stockholm, Sweden.
Ruby with brief head. Fruity, ashy aroma. Roasty, complex short flavour, some crystal malt character. Sharp mouthfeel and medium bitterness.


 Papsoe (9999), Frederiksberg, Denmark
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/512/20
Mar 15, 2005  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Anchor Steam is the very essence of American microbrews but is now a pretty major brand and no longer from "one of the smallest breweries in the world". Amber coloured with a decent head. Has a nutty full body with a pronounced hoppiness. A bit brown ale-ish - but in a style of it’s own. Is Anchor Steam losing some of it’s character? I find it a bit overrated in general.


 Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Mar 7, 2001  
I gotta be blunt here - I just don’t get it. Here you have an amber ale with a hard body, respectable malt profile and dry finish. Ok, it’s a decent beer, has some flavour and complexity, but it enjoys an absurdly good reputation. It’s just not that special I don’t think.


 yespr (6374), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Feb 16, 2007  
35.5 cL bottle. Pours copper brown with light brown head. Distinct malty and spicy aroma. Taste is spicy with notes of corn. Sweet and bitter with a spicy-bitter finish




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