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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rayOfBeer (316), El Cerrito, California, USA

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

Aug 19, 2008

Poured from tap black with a mocha colored medium sized head. Aromas of sweet malt and roast grain. Flavor is mildly sweet with malt, toffee, soft roast grain and coffee. Palate has a smooth feel with a light grain bitter-sweetness at the end. Not too thick, not too thin. Great porter for most occasions.

Borresteijn (1393), Amsterdam, Netherlands

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

Aug 18, 2008

On tap. Dark brown/black beer, beige head. Aroma of roasted malts, caramel, coffee. Flavour is sweet, caramel, coffee and bitter roasted malts. Bittersweet finish.

NomDeBeer (399), Maryland, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Aug 15, 2008

Remarkably complex flavor - toffee, chocolate, ripe fruit, peanut brittle, hoppy bitterness, and even a touch of alcohol. Could use a bit more body, but I’m not complaining. Good beer.

alexsdad06 (1078), Ohio, USA

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

Aug 15, 2008

12 oz. bottle. Pours dark brown with a large creamy beige head. The aroma is chocolate, barley, slight roast, and dark fruit. The flavor has creamy semi sweet chocolate, cocoa, dark fruit, anise, and a nice touch of bitterness in the finish. Medium bodied, smooth, very enjoyable. Nothing is over the top, just a well crafted porter

944play (65), Santa Rosa, California, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	6/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Aug 14, 2008 Updated: Aug 18, 2009

22oz in mug. Dark chocolate brown and lots of tan head. Pleasingly dry, medium body. Toffee, amaretto, and toast notes throughout. Totally delicious and drinkable.

DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA

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

Aug 6, 2008

(Bottle). Mild sweet cocoa aroma. Black color with a lovely deep tan creamy head. Flavor is malty and sweet milk chocolate, not much bitterness. Some nuts in the finish. Not a porter that makes a huge "notice me" impact, but nonetheless extremely drinkable and pleasing.

ajm (914), Los Angeles, California, USA

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

Aug 6, 2008

6er from Ralphs Venice Beach. Like Taps porter, this is classified by a distinct butteriness. Even the malts and coffee take a very distant backseat to the creamy buttery texture and flavor - it isn’t even that large, it’s just all I could detect. Some very faint hops as well. This beer is there when it’s needed.

DarkBeer (47), Ohio, USA

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

Aug 6, 2008

Dark brown pour. Tan head is beautiful. Dark chocalate and silk in the taste, feels great in the mouth. Very smooth. Some nuttiness.

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