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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albertane (376), Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

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

Aug 27, 2008

Bottled. This darks brown beer has a strong brown sugar aroma with flavours of burnt toffee and chocolate. The bitter finish is extremely long. Indeed, this beer is almost too flavourful; it could benefit from being somewhat more subtle.

carruthm (1121), Seattle, Washington, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	7/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 25, 2008

dark dark brown with a medium puffy tan head
roasted coffee, dark chocolate, deep malts
coffee with a chocolate tone bursting more into a creamy chocolate
clean body, great palate

LtDan (478), LA - Originally from South NJ!, California, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 25, 2008

Fantastic beer! Aroma of chocolate, malted milk and coffee. Flavor was chocolaty, but had a Belgian-ale like banana in the finish.Warms me up, makes me smile, and helps me open the door to other people who are hesitant about "good" beer.

nbutler11 (741), Phoenix, Arizona, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	4/5	5/10	3/5	13/20

Aug 23, 2008

Pours like a stout from the bottle with a soapy tan head. Dark cocoa and sweet malts are featured in the aroma as well as charcoal, coffee, mild hops, chalk, and possibly cornmeal in the flavor. An odd blend of tastes.

EHopper (274), Minnesota, USA

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

Aug 22, 2008

Sweet malty aroma. Simple, but luxurious roasted malt and molasses flavor with more bubbles than you expect. A hint of bitter in the finish. What a wonderful, drinkable porter for the price.

MrBeachtwig (43), Sandared, Sweden

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Aug 22, 2008

Bottle 33cl. Creamy beige head, black colour. Aroma is Sweet malty aroma with hints of honey. Flavour is not as sweet as the aroma, more burnt malt Quite long dry finish.

unclemike (834), Ft. Riley, Kansas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Aug 21, 2008

Pours black from the bottle with a huge light brown head. Beautiful roasted aroma. On sight alone this looks this a nice thick porter. Surprising that the appearance and the flavor do not match. The first sip is pleasant and roasty...hints of chocolate and molasses. This is wonderful. The initial flavors though do not finish strong for my tastes

MitchWayne (264), Kokkola, Finland

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

Aug 20, 2008

Chocolate aroma, slightly smoky, sweet. Chocolate taste, nice bitterness in the end along with sweet notes. I like this a lot more than in the first try, the mouthfeel is soft and rich. A very good beer.

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