A true San Francisco icon, Anchor Steam Beer is America’s original craft beer, named for the 19th-century practice of fermenting beer outdoors due to the lack of refrigeration. As legend has it, the chilly San Francisco night air naturally cooled the fermenting beer, creating the visual of steam rising from the brewery rooftop. 

Crispness of a Lager. Complexity of an Ale.

Appearance: Bright amber with a frosty tan head.

Nose: Toasted maltiness accompanied by vibrant fruity and floral notes.

Taste: Luscious caramel maltiness balanced with bright herbal hop notes.