Anchor Steam Beer - Anchor Brewing Company

bmwats

Louisiana

3.58/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into pint.

A: Medium, almost cloudy, amber. Medium carbonation pours into a half finger white head, dissipating very quickly, leaving virtually no residual. No lacing to speak of.

S: Malt and yeast, with an indistinguishable spice undertone.

T: Hoppy and bitter, with a subtle malt, and again just a hint of spice. . . nutmeg, maybe?

M: Sharp initially, hops hang around for the aftertaste. Sits heavy in the mouth.

D: Good drink. Hoppy and bitter, but refreshing.

Good quaff. If you like the hoppiness of an IPA, with a bit of a malty flavor, look no further. Nice aroma and a solid flavor.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2008 05:10:34 | More by bmwats

dnoahg

Massachusetts

2.5/5  rDev -35.6%

05-25-2013 03:04:11 | More by dnoahg

yankinwis

Wisconsin

2.75/5  rDev -29.1%

05-25-2013 02:17:42 | More by yankinwis

carlitosbronson1

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-24-2013 16:55:06 | More by carlitosbronson1

ThomasAWilson2

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-24-2013 16:43:07 | More by ThomasAWilson2

Stonehill64

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-24-2013 15:07:36 | More by Stonehill64

bobbyr5

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-24-2013 10:36:56 | More by bobbyr5

robertmitchum

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-24-2013 09:33:52 | More by robertmitchum

DeepSouthSipper

Mississippi

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-24-2013 04:13:36 | More by DeepSouthSipper

planbee

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-24-2013 01:38:44 | More by planbee

yankhawk

Iowa

2.75/5  rDev -29.1%

05-24-2013 01:30:29 | More by yankhawk

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Light amber color, crystal clear, good ammount of bubles. A fair whtie head that fades to a film rather quickly. Initial yeasty aroma followed by a biscuty fresh bread smell. Really bready malt taste. Feel like im in a bakery with fresh loafs coming out of the oven. Some spice. Lingering maltiness on the palatte after you swallow. Subtle hops in the background even it out a little bit, but certainly tilted towards the malt backbone. Solid medium mouthfeel, good carbination, feels lively in the mouth. Real crisp finish. This would make one hell of a session beer, SO drinkable. Good gateway beer for the BMC crowd also. Awsome lager.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 00:50:03 | More by Burkbom23

Ajbradsher

Alabama

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-24-2013 00:30:15 | More by Ajbradsher

Tacoboomerang

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-24-2013 00:26:22 | More by Tacoboomerang

mactrail

California

3.1/5  rDev -20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

The color is the classic dark amber in the mug with a modest head and a little fizz in the mouth. Slight grainy nose. Thin, dirty caramel is the main taste. Overall this is malty, tart, and somewhat murky. It's reminiscent of a Belgian minus the yeast. A touch of hops. Sort of earthy with bitter tones.

On tap at Comstock Saloon in North Beach. I've had it in the bottle in San Francisco as well and I just find this to be uninspired and not very drinkable, regardless of it's glorious history. It was more respected in the 70s when there were so few interesting beers to compare it to.

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2013 19:55:47 | More by mactrail

Jersh67

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-23-2013 19:51:27 | More by Jersh67

jlee922

California

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-23-2013 18:56:44 | More by jlee922

visionaries

California

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-23-2013 17:34:01 | More by visionaries

JesseMurdock

Hawaii

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-23-2013 06:53:22 | More by JesseMurdock

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-23-2013 01:09:16 | More by mikeincharleston

Stumpy29er

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-23-2013 00:50:18 | More by Stumpy29er

skriv

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-22-2013 21:00:57 | More by skriv

DeekNayvuz

Montana

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

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

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

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

Bones10

Illinois

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-22-2013 03:16:29 | More by Bones10