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 fro...
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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.
