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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finol (486), Nacka (Stockholm), Sweden

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

Jan 26, 2009

Bottle from Systembolaget. Pours dark brown with a big brown head. Lots of nice roasted malt.

crajun (89), , Texas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jan 22, 2009

Big head after moderate pour into glass Really enjoyed the mouthfeel; perfect thickness for me. I expected more taste in beginning but nice smooth bitter end - not over powering. I will try/buy again

fdr137 (32), , New York, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	5/10	4/5	7/10	2/5	16/20

Jan 20, 2009

12 oz bottle. Dark black with a dark creamy head. Malty sweet aroma. Malty and sweet with a little bit of hops at the end. First impression on the mouthfeel was a little watery. Pretty good example of a porter, but a little watery.

aletales (73), , Oklahoma, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 18, 2009

I am a definite fan of Anchor. This porter was sweet and thick, though not syrupy, and it was balanced quite nicely with enough hops to be sensible. This little bottle entertains from the moment you pick it up off the shelf, throughout the pour of its sensuous black contents to the finish of this pleasantly thick beer down your throat. Great beer.

glennmastrange (836), hobe sound, Florida, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jan 14, 2009

Bottle. Moderate malt aromas of toasted, nutty and molasses, light perfume for the hops and earth for the yeast, with background notes of raisin, charcoal, brown sugar and vanilla. Head is large, frothy, light brown with excellent lacing and is fully lasting. Color is clear dark brown with a red tint. Flavor starts moderately sweet and lightly acidic and finishes lightly acidic and bitter. Palate is medium to full, between watery and creamy and has a carbonation between soft and lively. This is an awesome Porter, full and rich. It’s aroma eludes to a flavor and palate most fitting for the style.

jfb (413), Weihenstephan, Germany

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Jan 8, 2009

(bottle) pours the darkest clear brown colour with a creamy brown head. aroma of roasted malt, dark fruits and herbal hops with a hint of chocolate. flavour is roasted malts, chocolate, dark fruit and coffee, very balanced. full body, with smooth carbonation and a nice roasted-bitter finish.

craftycarl21 (521), South Hero, Vermont, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	7/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 5, 2009

pours a rich black with a healthy cream colored head. Aroma is very nice, with roasted malt, bitter chocolate, and some smoky qualities as well. The flavor is excellent- a middle flavor characterized by cream and malt is juxtaposed with a delightfully bitter finish. Palate remains bitter, but in a quite pleasant manner. Phenomenal porter.

chrissy (122), Connecticut, USA

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

Jan 4, 2009

Bottle: Nice and smooth. Molasses and hop flavor. Bitter finish. A really nice porter, that I would buy again.

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