Anchor Steam Beer - Anchor Brewing Company

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rAvg: 3.88
pDev: 12.89%
Reviews: 1738
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Brewed by:
Anchor Brewing Company visit their website
California, United States

Style | ABV
California Common / Steam Beer |  4.90% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (1546), on-tap (190), can (1), growler (1)

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Reviews by Dave128:
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Dave128

Kentucky

3.78/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

*reviewed from notes*
Poured from a 12 oz goofy looking bottle into an odd shaped pint glass at Sazerac restaurant in Seattle.

A - A light to moderate pour yields a 1 finger head that dissipates pretty quickly. Darkish amber in color. Lacing is low to non-existent. It gets some bonus points for the bottling though. I love Anchor bottles.

S - Nothing special on the nose. Light grainy smell. Cant detect any hops.

T - Similar to the nose, but there is something distinctive about this beer that I can't really but my finger on. I definitely like it.

M - Lightly carbonated and deliciously crisp.

O - This beer is a very drinkable beer that has some interesting qualities.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2012 22:58:35 | More by Dave128
More User Reviews:
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skriv

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-22-2013 21:00:57 | More by skriv
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DeekNayvuz

Montana

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-22-2013 19:24:50 | More by DeekNayvuz
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NJBeer265

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-22-2013 17:23:04 | More by NJBeer265
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Bones10

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-22-2013 03:16:29 | More by Bones10
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Satan70

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-21-2013 21:30:49 | More by Satan70
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BeerAficionadoMCMXC

California

4.08/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance is amber, but who really cares about the color of the beer so much when men can't differentiate between colors very well. My apologies to the women. The smell is impressive though. It's nutty, caramel and has notes of ripe banana esters. The taste has notes of vanilla and some nutty tones, but it is balanced by a hop finish, balanced and appetizing. Mouthfeel is medium to medium full. Overall, this beer is a high quality low alcohol beer and is great for people who love their malty taste and low alcohol percentage. It seems to catch up to all of us in the end.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 07:14:08 | More by BeerAficionadoMCMXC
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Crimsonfloods

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-21-2013 04:48:11 | More by Crimsonfloods
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johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-21-2013 00:08:29 | More by johntfox
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seplo

Connecticut

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-21-2013 00:07:00 | More by seplo
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hopkrid

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-21-2013 00:06:06 | More by hopkrid
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johntandlich

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 22:40:28 | More by johntandlich
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tennisoscar1

Delaware

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-20-2013 21:22:24 | More by tennisoscar1
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Kyrojack

Indiana

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-20-2013 19:32:41 | More by Kyrojack
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Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-20-2013 05:02:14 | More by Kmat10
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jarrett123

New York

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-20-2013 04:24:22 | More by jarrett123
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buckyp

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-20-2013 01:42:31 | More by buckyp
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likeemdark

California

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-19-2013 19:06:12 | More by likeemdark
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grumblebee

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-19-2013 04:00:10 | More by grumblebee
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jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-18-2013 22:50:27 | More by jbarletto
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Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-18-2013 22:36:07 | More by Photekut
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Beerislivingproof

Iowa

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-18-2013 13:52:59 | More by Beerislivingproof
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MDDMD

Pennsylvania

3.79/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A-slightly hazy amber color with an off- white head and decent lacing

S-malt, slight caramel, pine, earthy

T-nice malt, slight caramel sweetness, pine, nice bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, crisp and clean

O-nice crisp session beer for warm summer days

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 13:20:59 | More by MDDMD
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jayhunter357

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-17-2013 02:15:01 | More by jayhunter357
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DaftCaskBC

British Columbia (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

A: 1/2" white head over cloudy amber liquid.

S: grass, oranges, honey.

T: Honey, orange, grass, herbs.

M: medium viscosity and a medium level of fine carbonation.

O: very subtle, but not very exciting. I have a feeling I should be enjoying this beer more than I am because of its history. But then again, the Bavarian purity law is also a part of history and many unexciting beers as well.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 23:30:52 | More by DaftCaskBC
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Anchor Steam Beer from Anchor Brewing Company
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