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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
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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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 FunkyBrewster (118), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/516/20

Jun 11, 2008  
Pours a clear brown with some reddish amber notes. Aroma is sweet and malty and seems like it has a creaminess to it. Some hops are apparent as well. Flavor starts out with a malt crispiness, with some mild fruit that follows. Very creamy and smooth in the finish. Medium-full body and quite rich, this beer has a nice mouth feel and is pretty tasty.

 DrDavid (157), , Vermont, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/514/20
Aug 29, 2008  
(Bottle). Decidedly malty aroma. Beautiful amber color with a decent white head. Flavor is pleasing if ultimately underwhelming. A bit nutty, and with some slight hoppy bite. Mild dry finish.


09maso3 (4), vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Aug 28, 2008  
Anchor steam beer is a great refreshing summer beer, but doesn’t cut corners on flavor either. Light orange with a smallish head, citrussy flavor. good to enjoy on a summer’s evening


PaulHegedus (43), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 26, 2008  
Served fresh on draught at the Brewery, this beer has none of the unpleasant bitterness that I find in imported bottles here in Toronto. A nice hoppy ale. Someone mentioned grassiness, and I agree. This is a workers session ale.


bluemooner (75), Rogers, Minnesota, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Aug 26, 2008  
Pours a dark shade of amber with a medium, foamy, white head. Tastes of malt, caramel, with noticeable but very balanced presence of hops. Very light body and drinkable. Good beer.


 TheBeerBaron (162), Florida, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/102/56/103/513/20
Aug 25, 2008  
Light copper color, fading white head turns into just white film on top. No carbonation in the glass. Even malt and hop aroma that is somewhat floral. Nothing unusual to the aroma. The palate tends to the watery side. Bitter flavor dominates the tongue. There is an amount of malt in the beer but mainly its the hops that makes a biting IPA type Ale. Just an average ale, perhpas this beer’s reputation was forged before the proliferation of craft beer in America.




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