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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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 Todeon (129), Höllviken, Sweden
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20

May 9, 2008  
Bottle. Nice copper color. Apricot can be found in the aroma along with some fruity notes. Taste is is a bit bitter. Really refreshing beer.

 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 (59), 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 (158), 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.


rjacklin (2), South Elgin, Illinois, USA
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3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/103/513/20
Jul 11, 2008  
Smell of hops/bread, two finger head that dissapears quickly, bitterness at the end that makes you want more, great summer beer. smooth finish


 bobaidan (298), Farmington, Connecticut, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/511/20
Jul 9, 2008  
Pours light gold with a medium head. Aroma is hoppy with a bit of malt. flavor is the same as the aroma. Not one of my favorites, but very drinkable.




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