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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lassem (304), Copenhagen, Denmark

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	7/10	4/5	5/10	3/5	13/20

Jul 26, 2008

Rather thin but dark pour with quite a huge brown head. The nose is dominated of burned malts with hints of caramels and coffee. I sense a bitter citrus flavour together with a nice roasted malty finish. The palate is too waterish imo.

jodyperkins (70), Mississippi, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	15/20

Jul 22, 2008

Poured from bottle. Dark as a coke with a nice thick brown head. Smells malty but has a hint of cantaloupe. Very smooth and sweet flavors of coffee and chocolate. Nice and creamy on the tongue. Very nice.

shackinetics (132), Florida, USA

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

Jul 22, 2008

Dark reddish black pour with beige head. Strong malty nose. Deep roasted malt flavor with a surprising sharp pang of bitter bite. Good to great.

UnsofistaCat (222), Garden City, Michigan, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	5/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	13/20

Jul 20, 2008

kind of so so to me. not very complex. roasted malt and more roasted malt. no head. mouth feel not the greatest, i found it to crisp. need to rate this one again.

Imaena (259), Portland, Maine, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Jul 18, 2008

Bottle 08.’ black pour with a nice bone white head. sweet with complex hop bitterness. rich and roasty. great malt flavors.

doogie (24), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Jul 16, 2008

On Draft - Very dark with a white head. Aroma is slightly smoky, roasted malt. The taste was much the same with a bit of a bitter hop finish and a nice creamy feel. Nice beer.

texasbartender (160), Sugarland, Texas, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	12/20

Jul 15, 2008

the beer pours a deep black with a thin off white head that leaves a nice lacing. the nose is a nice mix of burnt malts and sweet chocolate. the body is somewhat water but the flavor is a nice mix of toasted malts and burnt sugar. the finish is slightly acidic and medium lived.

Kalli (474), Falun, Sweden

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	14/20

Jul 15, 2008

Almost black with a reddish tint when held up to the light. Head thins out soon from nearly rocky but leaves some nice lacing. Not certain on what exactly I’m smelling; a hint of caramel and perhaps sweet, dried fruit with a hint of sourness. Malty, fruity caramel on entry goes roasty with a coffee aftertaste along with a touch of hop bitterness. Quite nice.

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