Garage Cafe' featuring Anchor Steam
2304 10th Terrace South
Birmingham, Al. -
254-9018
Nestled away amongst the
leftovers of an ancient, tiny, antique mall, the Garage Cafe' offers a
courtyard covered in cascading wisteria, gargoyles, French iron gales, and
marble baptismal
fonts. Bar
featuring create-your-own sandwiches. Pick your bread, meat, cheese and
toppings. The courtyard has earned the Garage national acclaim for its funky
atmosphere. Mon. open 3
p.m., with food served 3-10 p.m.; Tues.-Sat. open 11 a.m., food served 11-10
p.m.
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 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.
Amber, whiskey color with dense, ivory head of foam that quickly dissipates. Pleasing malty aroma. Dry, yet rich flavors laced with hops and subtle caramel notes place this beer comfortably between a lager and a pale ale. Like wine, different types of beer have unique flavors and bouquets that can be complemented and enhanced by pairing them with the right foods. As a cross between lager and ale, we suggest pairing Anchor Steam with the following: Cuisine (Barbecue) Cheese (peppery; Monterey / Pepper Jack, sharp; Blue, Cheddar, tangy; Brick, Edam, Feta) General (Salad) Meat (Pork, Poultry, Fish, Shellfish). Glassware: Pint Glass (or Becker, Nonic, Tumbler), Mug (or Seidel, Stein).