Anchor Steam Beer 12oz-6pk

Anchor Steam Beer derives its unusual name from the 19th century when “steam” was a nickname for beer brewed on the West Coast of America under primitive conditions and without ice. While the origin of the name remains shrouded in mystery, it likely relates to the original practice of fermenting the beer on San Francisco’s rooftops in a cool climate. In lieu of ice, the foggy night air naturally cooled the fermenting beer, creating steam off the warm open pans.

Once a nickname for any Californian or West Coast beer brewed under these conditions, today the name “steam” is a trademark of Anchor Brewing and applies only to the singular process and taste of our flagship brand – San Francisco’s original Anchor Steam Beer. The classic of American brewing tradition since 1896.

Brew Facts
FIRST BREW
1896

FIRST MODERN BOTTLING
1971

ALC. BY VOLUME
4.9%

AVAILABILITY
YEAR-ROUND

MALT
BLEND OF 2-ROW PALE & CARAMEL

HOPS
NORTHERN BREWER