Anchor Steam (4.9 ABV)

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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Available at 13 places

The Bottle Room

Bar: 15.0 miles away | 16oz. Draft for $7.00 | Updated: 02/08/2012

Boteco Brazilian Restaurant Bar and Lounge

Restaurant: 16.0 miles away | 16oz. Draft for $6.00 | Updated: 01/09/2012

Grillin & Chillin

Restaurant: 275.8 miles away | 12oz. Bottle for $4.50 | Updated: 02/08/2012

XL Grindhouse

Restaurant: 277.1 miles away | 22oz. Bottle for $7.99 | Updated: 02/06/2012

Francesca's Sports Bar

Bar: 328.6 miles away | 16oz. Draft for $4.00 | Updated: 02/03/2012

Porky's Pizza Palace

Restaurant: 344.0 miles away | 16oz. Draft for $5.75 | Updated: 01/06/2012

The Standby

Bar: 352.6 miles away | 12oz. Bottle for $4.00 | Updated: 12/16/2011

1400 Bar and Grill

Restaurant: 352.8 miles away | 12oz. Bottle for $5.00 | Updated: 01/11/2012

Bobby G's Pizzeria

Restaurant: 357.3 miles away | 16oz. Draft for $5.00 | Updated: 12/21/2011

Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Bar: 357.4 miles away | 16oz. Draft for $4.00 | Updated: 02/03/2012

Blackbird

Bar: 358.6 miles away | 12oz. Bottle for $4.50 | Updated: 12/22/2011

Healthy Spirits

Beer Store: 358.7 miles away | 11oz. Bottle for $1.99 | Updated: 02/03/2012

Solstice Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurant: 360.0 miles away | 12oz. Bottle for $4.00 | Updated: 01/23/2012

Jason F. at 3 days ago

Nice caramel color and taste. Produces a nice head from the tap. I really enjoy this.

Cal C. at 3 months ago

My favorite beer on tap

Andrea M. at Mudville 9 3 months ago

It was like drinking caramel! Very tasty and highly drinkable. Full bodied. Not sure the low ABV is to its advantage, but I like higher alcohol beers so maybe I'm biased. Great session beer.

Austin C. 7 months ago

smooth, crisp not bitter. very enjoyable but leaves you wanting a little more

Logan P. 7 months ago

I used to be a fan of this beer, but the last two times (first time draught, second time bottled) I drank Anchor Steam, it was terrible! It had that awful bitter flavor of a Budweiser. I don't know if the recipe changed or my taste buds changed, but I am no longer a fan of Anchor Steam.

Steve M. 8 months ago

Steff's bar in San Francisco and many other places.

Jim D. at Poor Phil's almost 2 years ago

Nothing wrong with this one, give it a try!

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