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Anchor Steam Beer

Anchor Steam Beer

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71
overall
A California Common brewed by
Anchor Brewing Company

San Francisco, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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18433.31/5.03.31/5.04.9%84.1Lager glass P  Stats

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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 FLnative80 (174), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/513/20

Apr 21, 2007  
Bottle. 12 FL. OZ. Clear amber color with frothy white head. Hoppy, floral aroma with some apple. Smooth, balanced palate. Bitter flavor with long, dry finish. Affordable and drinkable.

jeff789 (97), Pennsylvania, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/512/20
Dec 4, 2008  
Aroma of dough, very malty aroma... The richness of the aroma does not translate into rich taste.... Slighty hoppy, mostly malty.... Smooth, but i just dont understand the hype...


gerzm22 (15), , New Jersey, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/105/56/103/517/20
Dec 3, 2008  
I enjoyed this beer very much. Being from the east coast i had never even heared of the steam brewing process. sadly the beer had old tatse which i chalk up to the store


Spab (68), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/512/20
Nov 30, 2008  
355 ml bottle. Pours a clear deep orange gold with a moderate but disappearing slightly off white head. Light malty aroma with a hint of hoppiness. Light toasty maltiness in the taste with a vague fruitishness and slight hoppy bitterness. Light to medium body, buttery finish. Solid though not overwhelming beer.


 DSG (997), Yuvalim, Israel
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Nov 30, 2008  
(10/26/08) Bottle sampled on the streets of Brooklyn. Slightly hazy amber with a big beige head. Aroma is rather malty with bready notes, light fruity hints and some hoppiness. Sweetish malty flavor flavor with light fruitiness, bread and a rather bitter finish with hops. Medium-bodied with a smooth mouthfeel. A nice easy-drinking beer.


 beerheart (232), Erie, Colorado, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/514/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Amber color with a thin white head that doesn’t last. it is sweet, malty, and citrusy. Nice summer beer.



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