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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trayns (240), Beverly Hills, Michigan, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	14/20

Feb 18, 2009

Bottle. Pours as thick/thin as a typical porter. Good flavor to the porter, nice notes of deep roasted malts, coffee. Finishes thin and clean.

Rustyham (556), miami, Florida, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Feb 14, 2009

Nice spiciness to this porter alongside typical porter flavors- malt, coffee, chocolate. All are a little light though. Palate doesn’t last very long. Balanced, but not very exciting.

Block (365), West Lafayette, Indiana, USA

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

Feb 13, 2009

Black pour with a tan head. Aroma of roasted malts, chocolate, and caramel. Flavor is sweet and caramel with some bitter roasted coffee at the finish. Very smooth and drinkable. Light to medium body.

snakeoilpete (324), Seattle, Washington, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Feb 11, 2009 Updated: Jun 4, 2009

Bottle. Pours very dark reddish brown with a big but short-lived bubbly beige head. Smells great- caramel malts, roasted nuts, fresh bread. Espresso comes through as well in the taste, which to me didn’t quite live up to the aroma. Slightly watery mouthfeel didn’t help, but the finish has a nice smoky bitterness.

Gypsy19 (617), California, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Feb 8, 2009

Pours a clear dark brown with a suddenly exploding head that became unmanageable and overflowed out of the glass unexpectedly. Aroma is not too powerful but is consistent woth the flavor to come: Smoke, smoked nuts, a slight hint of dark fruit, and some good dark chocolate and espresso flavors in the center of the body. Overall, very good, and pretty much exactly what I expected.

dnoaksson (165), , Sweden

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	13/20

Feb 3, 2009

Nyckelordet här är kraftfull. Med sin runda, fylliga smak, och sin närmast glödande beska i kanterna, är Anchor Porter en - ja, just det - kraftfull smakupplevelse som är svår att skaka av sig. Inte fulländad, men ändå klart över snittet.

Rodders (114), Norwich, Norfolk, England

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Feb 3, 2009

(bottle from the fat cat, Norwich) Looks opaque with a dark white frothy head which lasts till the end of the drink. Smells malty with a touch of fruit and coffee, although the aroma isn’t as strong as would be expected. The taste though is beautiful - has a full yet light mouthful, easy to drink yet satisfying. Tastes of sweet vanilla, brown sugar and caramel initially but finishes bitter chocolate, coffee and roast malt, with a touch of citrus hops. Great after taste, an awesome drink.

jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Jan 31, 2009

Dark brown in color with a medium sized beige head. Aromas of chocolate, roasted malt and coffee. Taste is of roasted malts, coffee and toast.

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