Anchor Porter

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company
Style: Porter
San Francisco, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1727	3.85/5.0	3.85/5.0	5.6%	99.2	English pint, Stem glass

Commercial Description:
San Francisco's famous Anchor Porter brand is made in one of the smallest and most traditional breweries in the world by the brewers of Anchor Steam Beer. Our old-fashioned Porter is virtually handmade, with an exceptional respect for the ancient art of brewing. We use 100% malted barley, generous amounts of fresh, whole hops, entirely natural carbonation and a simple, natural brewing process which is like no other in the world. The deep black color, the thick, creamy head and the intensely rich flavor of Anchor Porter, made in San Francisco since 1974, have earned this delicious and unique brew a worldwide reputation for outstanding quality. It is aesthetically pleasing and wholly superior in every respect.

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TATE (5), Maine, USA
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4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	5/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	17/20

Apr 11, 2009

12 oz bottle. This is a rich creamy porter with stong taste of chocolate malt. It has a slightly bitter beginning and a creamy malty end. Color is almost black with a good head. Aroma was a bit yeasty. This is only the second time I’ve had it and I would recommend for those that like porters. Not easy to find in my area.

mjs (1463), Helsinki, Finland

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Apr 9, 2009

(Bottle) Almost black. Small tan coloured head. Roastedness and chocolate in aroma. Full bodied palate with medium carbonation. Roastedness, liquorice, hint of sweetness, bitterness and some chocolate in taste. Roasty aftertaste.

BMan1113VR (2813), Los Angeles (and Dallas), Texas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Apr 8, 2009

Bottle. Pours with a khaki head over a dark brown, near black body. Aroma is sweet chocolate, vanilla, cocoa, light banana esters, and light dark fruit notes. Taste is light roast and light bitterness with vanilla, sweet fruit and finishes slightly nutty. Light carbonation with a water like consistency.

angrypirate06 (706), Texas, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

Apr 8, 2009

Bottle. Dark brown body with a large brown head. Smoky meat aroma, with some hints of caramel. Ashtray taste, with a sweet caramel flavor and some notes of vanilla.

milljam (569), Norman, Oklahoma, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 6, 2009

Great porter. Nice mellow aroma of roasted coffee and dark chocolate. Flavor is packed with coffee, dark chocolate and roasted malt. Mouthfeel is very creamy, especially since the head lasts the entire glass.

greenhorn1 (460), Mission Viejo, California, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Apr 5, 2009

12 oz bottle. Pours black, creamy head, some lacing. Huge aroma of coffee, malt, and chocolate. Flavor is similiar with big roasty flavor. Creamy mouthfeel. Not your typical porter, but it works.

arondee (176), Tucson, Arizona, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Apr 4, 2009

1 pint 6 oz bottle from BevMo. Pitch black with a small tan head. Smells of malt, barley, coffee, dark chocolate, and black cherries. Taste is lots of coffee, rich, thick, and full of dark chocolate. I don’t usually go for porters but this is a really well made tasty beer.

gunnar (515), Sandnes, Norway

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	12/20

Apr 4, 2009

Bottle @ Henriks øl og vinstue, Bergen. Pours almost pitch black, with a generous creamy tan head. Caramelly aroma with strong coffee scent. The taste is mild, caramel with some coffee and chocolate.

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