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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (215581)	8/31/2011 8:42:01 PM
From: Wharf Rat	Respond to of 361714

According to the Anchor Brewery, 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. One of the theories is based on their use of shallow fermenters, originally designed from coolships. With the cool and humid San Francisco air, any residual heat would make the beer appear to steam. Another theory is that San Francisco became a favorite supply point for the numerous steam ships that plied the Pacific Ocean in the late 19th century. Of course you wouldn't want to miss the opportunity to stock up on the local beer when your ship was in town. Whatever, the reason, 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 picobrewery.com