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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pepperford (115), robbinsdale, Minnesota, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 16, 2008

Very dark brown, with a tan head. Almost no lacing. Aromas of coffee, chocolate, & hoppy spices. Nice chocolate, espresso and hop spices give a great body to the beer. A bit of licorice in the end. It may be a bit over the top, but in a good way, tastee

SoberCajun (50), Nashville, Tennessee, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Sep 16, 2008

Pours black at first with a nice red tinge upon closer examination in the light. Tan head, didn’t last. Aromas of chocolate, licorice, and raisins, flavors much the same, with a predominant coffee effect. A smooth, clean, very drinkable beer with just the right amount of complexity. Very nice.

wcampbell (576), Central, South Carolina, USA

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

Sep 14, 2008

Pretty good, very drinkable. Full flavored but relatively light bodied. Coffee and roasted malt flavor. Not much else. Lightly dry, which was nice. Lightly creamy. Very smooth taste.

Ober (1186), Bommelerwaard, Netherlands

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 13, 2008

A black colored beer, with a big foamy beige head. The aroma of chocolate malts, with coffee and a fruity freshness in the back. The taste of chocolate, coffee, dry bitter, dark fruits like raisins. The aftertaste is dry and long bitter. I like it.

Archibaldo de la Cruz (399), Finland

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

Sep 12, 2008

Bottle. Black colour with a nice creamy tan head. A bit light aroma of sweet, roasted malt. The flavour is roasted malt, coffee and chocolate with a hint of smoke. Smooth mouthfeel. Bitter and dry finish. Maybe a bit too thin for a Porter but it was still very tasty.

dmac (1439), Toms River, New Jersey, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 7, 2008

12 oz bottle. Pours a deep brown, good dose of visible small bubbly carbonation clinging to my New Belgium glass, and an average size foamy light beige head. Aroma of sweet coccoa, raisin bread, rum soaked cake and just offly sweet overall compared to lots of other porters. Flavor is initially very sweet that fades into bitter chocolate and finishes with burnt malts. Solid beer that is consistent time after time.

ErikTheViking (76), Oslo, Norway

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

Sep 6, 2008

6 Sept 08: Black, with a generous head. Burnt malt with roasty finish. Very good porter.

austone (1036), Turku; Pori, Finland

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	7/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Sep 6, 2008

Opaque dark ruby, fluffy mocha head. Nose is rum, burned malts, banana syrup and dry fruits. Similar burned and rum fruity flavor, alcohol, and a herbal finish. Quite light bodied. Very old school feeling, I’d like it a bit thicker.

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