Anchor Steam Beer - Anchor Brewing Company

WOTO97

California

4.13/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

What a long strange trip it has been. Haven't had this SF original in years and finally got to cracking one open tonight. I know packaging isn't everything, especially in the world of craft beer, but this bottle (and quite possibly the SNPA bottle) really define the underlying character of craft beer for me. Okay, let's get to the nitty-gritty. The color is a nice copper with a dense pillow-like head that hangs out for a good while. Nose is full of earthy characters with a bit of lemon on the back end. Complementing the nose, the flavors on this one are primarily earthy in nature with a well-balanced malt profile and faint orange rind quality. The body is very pleasantly round while finishing pretty clean. I could go on describing this beer, but really it deserves to be drunk. Next time you're out grab a sixer of this classic. Nazdravi.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2010 03:29:04 | More by WOTO97

buckyp

South Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-20-2013 01:42:31 | More by buckyp

likeemdark

California

3/5  rDev -22.7%

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

grumblebee

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

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

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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

Beerislivingproof

Iowa

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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

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

jayhunter357

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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

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

eulerthegrape

California

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-16-2013 17:55:26 | More by eulerthegrape

ZEB89

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-16-2013 02:52:13 | More by ZEB89

lenbert

Indiana

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-15-2013 23:50:29 | More by lenbert

MartinideWinter

California

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-15-2013 18:40:10 | More by MartinideWinter

Lobstertainment

Ontario (Canada)

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-15-2013 01:13:48 | More by Lobstertainment

abcdefghijkyle

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-14-2013 21:09:32 | More by abcdefghijkyle

mralbertson

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-14-2013 04:03:45 | More by mralbertson

djwhit24

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-14-2013 00:18:34 | More by djwhit24

joaopmgoncalves

Portugal

4.18/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: It was low carbonated and it had a small beige head. Copper coloured.
Smell: I didn't get that much of its smell but thought I caught some cherries.
Taste: It tasted a bit like toasted caramel and anything else I quite can figure out, but it excels at flavor.
Mouthfeel: It has a strong body, it kinda felt heavy in my mouth. At the end of the sip it was a little bit dry.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 23:33:50 | More by joaopmgoncalves

jrbchef

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-13-2013 16:20:13 | More by jrbchef

Benish

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-13-2013 01:38:44 | More by Benish

Theniz

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-12-2013 14:16:49 | More by Theniz

logicerror

California

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

05-11-2013 06:06:00 | More by logicerror

cre83

Washington

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-11-2013 02:29:57 | More by cre83

ScottieD

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-11-2013 01:24:23 | More by ScottieD