Beers similar to Anchor Steam Beer

California Common·United States·4.9% ABV·One of 10 California Commons in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Anchor Steam Beer's malty and caramel character. Anchor Steam Beer is a classic American lager brewed using a unique steam process that creates a distinctive balance of malty sweetness and subtle hop character. This iconic beer has a smooth, medium body with a crisp finish that has made it a San Francisco staple since 1896.

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10 beers like Anchor Steam Beer

Staropramen Granát

Pivovar Staropramen

Czech Republic · Czech Amber Lager · 4.9%

ALTERNATIVE

73%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more bitterness, no hop character — toasty notes and fullness as with Anchor.

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Structure: very close

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Structure: Very close — a touch more sweetness, a touch more body.

Structure: very close

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Red Donkey

Santorini Brewing Company

Greece · Amber Ale · 5.5%

ALTERNATIVE

71%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Anchor on hop character and toasty notes — adds sweetness, but without the citrus notes.

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Structure: very close

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Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Broken Rudder

Drekker Brewing Company

United States · Irish Red · 5%

ALTERNATIVE

70%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors Anchor's toasty notes and hop character — plus honey notes, minus citrus notes.

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Structure: very close

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Structure: Very close — a touch more sweetness, a touch more body.

Structure: very close

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Diebels Alt

Diebels Brauerei

Germany · Altbier · 4.9%

69%

MATCH

Same bread notes and cleanness as Anchor, adds dryness, but without the hop character.

Structure: very close

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Chopfab Amber

Doppelleu Boxer AG

Switzerland · American Amber Ale · 5%

69%

MATCH

As with Anchor, same hop character and fullness; adds sweetness, no toasty notes.

Structure: very close

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Füchschen Alt

Füchschen

Germany · Altbier · 4.8%

69%

MATCH

Alongside Anchor on toasty notes and bread notes: adds dryness, drops hop character.

Structure: very close

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Hammerhead Red Ale

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

United States · American Red Ale · 5.5%

68%

MATCH

Shares hop character and toasty notes with Anchor; adds richness, but drops citrus notes.

Structure: very close

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BOLTENs Ur-Alt

Bolten Brauerei

Germany · Altbier · 4.9%

68%

MATCH

Keeps cleanness and smoothness like Anchor, adds haziness, drops hop character.

Structure: very close

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Back Country Scottish Ale

Lewis & Clark Brewing Company

United States · Scottish Ale · 5.8%

67%

MATCH

Fuller — same toasty notes and fullness as Anchor, adds richness, fuller-bodied, but without the hop character.

Structure: a touch fuller, less bitter

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Michard Ambrée

Bières Michard

France · American Amber Ale · 5.5%

67%

MATCH

Same hop character and toasty notes as Anchor, adds richness, but without the citrus notes.

Structure: very close

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