They used lager yeast that fermented at higher temperatures. Scott: There was a slight cloudiness to the beer. Mathew: At first it seemed to leave a sticky dry aftertaste but as I moved to my second one that went away and it have the taste and feel of a light lager. Required fields are marked *. Since then the brewery has thrived, incorporating some modern methods of preservation, while maintaining the traditional brewing methods of old. The color was a light Amber with a slight cloudiness to it. Scott: Very crisp and smooth. Scott: Not much on the nose. Please contact thefullpint.com by contact form, Facebook, MySpace, or Twitter.

FacebookTwitterPinterestRedditemail Returning to the show this week is Owner/Brewer of Courtyard Brewery out of New Orelans, Scott Wood. Scott: As with everything else, light in flavor, but that’s not a bad thing. Pairs well with white meats such as chicken, as well as cheeses like a nice Chevre or Brie. The “Our Craft” and “Our History” sections are bad. My second beer I poured with a heavy hand to get a nice thick, creamy head. Your email address will not be published. We use cookies to personalise content and to analyze our traffic. It’s not so much in the way you pour it as it is in the temperature as when its poured… I have heard it said “it’s too strong”, but you should always keep in mind Anchor Steam, is a manly beer. Note: This is a series I call Caveman Beer Reviews, because I like to drink beer but am a caveman when it comes to beer knowledge. ___. Hangover Factor: Nothing unusual. The guys over at Aleheads should consider using it in their “worst brewery websites” series. Copyright ©2020, The Rich Miser. At the bottom of that page is an HTML template that can be used in our comments if you would like to post your own reviews along with us. Mathew: It had a light beer taste with a hint of wheat but was not strong with any flavors. It was definitely flavorful, but not acrid. Very expensive, though. Such bitterness was kind of medium-strength, coming through at the end, and lingering on the sides of the mouth.
Chris: Medium-bodied with abundant carbonation. The color was a light Amber with a slight cloudiness to it. I would drink again but would not order at a bar. Chris: Above I noted that it didn’t have much of an aftertaste. We. Chris: Above I noted that it didn’t have much of an aftertaste. I must have poured mine wrong (or right depending on your personal thoughts) because I got almost no head. on 8/20/17 by Miguel A. SuroLeave a comment. Giving you the knowledge to buy better beer.

Its mention always makes me think of Lombard Street and the Golden Gate Bridge. They used lager yeast that fermented at higher temperatures. 0. Overall, I found the Anchor Steam to be well-balanced and pleasant; I really liked it. Score: 87 with 6,311 ratings and reviews. It was also very bubbly and not creamy like the description says. Copyright © 1996-2020 BeerAdvocate®. URL for this post : https://independentbeers.com/2012/01/review-anchor-steam-beer/. Turn your rating into one with ≥ 150 characters. Chris: The body was a cloudy shade of amber. Anchor Steam® Beer owes its deep amber color, thick, creamy head, and rich, distinctive flavor to a historic brewing process like none other.

Steam beer, the only native American beer style, was born in late 19th century San Francisco, when refrigeration and ice were unavailable to Eastern immigrants accustomed to lager brewing. TheFullPint.com encourages you to submit your original beer review for the world to read. Get to know us on: Your email address will not be published. ), but, rather, just says “Anchor Steam Beer”. The answer? It had a clean, lightly sweet caramel taste with no hoppy bitterness. Based out of San Francisco, CA they have roots in the area that go back to 1849. Anchor says that “although there are many theories, no one can say with certainty why the word “steam” came to be associated with the beer.”. I was going to post more information about them, but I really hate their website. Scott:  At $9.99 a six pack I won’t be rushing to drink a lot of these; however, if I find myself looking for something easy to drink, and this is part of my selection from which to choose, I would happily drink a few more.

The “Our Craft” and “Our History” sections are bad. I would drink again but would not order at a bar. I was recently reading the book Home beermaking: The complete beginner’s guidebook and there was a section in the book talking about “steam beer”. Mission Statement: To inform the masses as to alternatives to drinking mass produced, over-advertised beer. Anchor Brewing, Beer Reviews, California Commom/Uncommon/Steam Beer Beer: Anchor Steam Bottom Line: A tasty and sharply bitter beer that is a pleasure to drink for those that like bitter brews.

I could see myself putting back more than a couple of these. You can find more information in our Cookie Policy I would rate it 3.5 out of 5 with a 2.5 out of 5 on the manufactures description. Beyond this being a clean-light beer it was so easy to drink and found myself going through one very quickly. Note: This is a series I call Caveman Beer Reviews, because I like to drink beer but am a caveman when it comes to beer knowledge. Scott:  Nothing too much on the backend. Today Chris, Mathew, and I are reviewing Anchor Steam Beer. Dan
Scott: Very crisp and smooth. Overall I was very impressed with this beer. Year after year, Anchor creates a new, secret recipe with a unique hand drawn label for their Christmas Ale, but the intent with each brew remains the same: joy for the changing seasons and celebration of the newness of life. The Anchor brewery is one of the oldest in America, dating back to the Californian gold rush. Last update: 09-28-2020. The brewing process is derived from the fact that brewers in the late 1800’s didn’t have regular access to refrigeration and had to improvise. I’ll buy it again, from time to time. It had a good golden/amber color. Origin: The interesting city of San Francisco, California, USA. Chris: The aroma was very mild. This brew was relatively easy to drink, especially if you like bitter beer. Chris: I was very happy with this beer.

With all the fanfare, we figured we give the beer a try. Scott: Not much on the nose. Helpful. It had a good golden/amber color.

Anchor Brewing Company: Anchor Steam Brewery Tour - See 487 traveler reviews, 313 candid photos, and great deals for San Francisco, CA, at Tripadvisor. I find that funny simply because the top of their bottle states: …Anchor alone has used the quaint name “steam” for its unique beer. Scott: There was a slight cloudiness to the beer. It had a clean, lightly sweet caramel taste with no hoppy bitterness. Anchor Steam Beer Tour. With all the fanfare, we figured we give the beer a try. The style of this beer is a California Common/Steam Beer which means it uses a different yeast strain than other lagers. The lacing sticks to the glass well, and the bubbles keep coming. Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/AnchorBrewing, Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/anchorbrewing. Mathew:  There was a small head but seemed to vary a lot with everyone’s pour. The “Our Craft” and “Our History” sections are bad. Unlike most draft beers at the time, steam beer was carbonated (by krausening), and the hissing noise issuing from a freshly-tapped keg probably gave rise to the name steam. Anchor Steam is what is known as a California Common or Steam Beer and is brewed by the Anchor Brewing Co. of San Francisco, CA. Returning to the show is Marcus Baskerville, Co-Founder and Brewer at Weathered Souls Brewing and creator of Black Is, Reviewed: Wallenpaupack Smallmouth Low-Cal IPA, Podcast EP 188 – A Brewery with 9 Lives – Scott Wood, Podcast EP 186 – Black Is Beautiful The Podcast – Marcus Baskerville. I've seen it around for $9.99 + tax for a 6-pack so it's a good value but the higher price prevents it from being a great one. Respect Beer®. Lots of bubbles floated up from the bottom as carbonation was plentiful.