Anchor Steam Beer - Anchor Brewing Company

pheurton

Pennsylvania

3.8/5  rDev -2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

earthy brown color of tree bark, with a tight foamy head that is just off-white and hangs around in the form of an ever-present collar. weak aroma of nutty grain and lemony hops. not much there. light to medium body builty on a foundation of steady CO2 bubbles. surprising sharp and earthy flavor that is completely new to me. this beer has a character all of its own, i keep thinking earthy in my mind, but not in a hoppy sense. this flavor dominates, which is followed by a salty/lemony hop bite that is actually quite assertive for a lager. easy to put away a few, once you become friends with the flavors going on here.

on of the boldest lager beers i can think of, unique and full of character. i don't know if i'd always reach for this first, but i think it will always stick out in my mind. another winning original.

Serving type: on-tap

06-13-2004 18:04:24 | More by pheurton

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

freeHorizon

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-10-2013 22:02:32 | More by freeHorizon

socon67

New York

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-10-2013 18:46:19 | More by socon67

Xzfgiimtsath

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-10-2013 12:53:34 | More by Xzfgiimtsath

Vigilante

Nevada

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-10-2013 06:35:27 | More by Vigilante

Richiebaseball

Georgia

4.3/5  rDev +10.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

The color is very rich, a copper color. This beer retains the head very well.a nice earthy smell. The slight piney smell certainly comes through. This is a pretty smooth drink with just a hint of aftertaste. I can see this being a sit around and drink a few with friends kind of beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-09-2013 21:56:35 | More by Richiebaseball

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-09-2013 20:33:06 | More by HinghamRick

Acforster2

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-09-2013 20:13:06 | More by Acforster2