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Anchor Porter

Anchor Porter - Porter

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 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 
17213.85/5.03.85/5.05.6%99.3English pint, Stem glass
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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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 MrBeerFanatic (344), jamestown, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Jul 3, 2008  
Pours an almost syrupy dark brown. Has the aroma of caramel, with a hint of chocolate, and a subdued burnt undertone. Has a semi sweet taste of caramel, chocolate, and a little roastyness. This one is quite mellow all around with a smooth finish. Very solid porter.


 spikester (602), Salem, Oregon, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 3, 2008  
Dark brown almost black with a good sized tan head, some lacings. Aroma is dark malty some chocolate scent. Taste is dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malts, some molasses, bitter hops. Substantial Porter. Easy drinker for the style.


 Snojerk321 (1917), San Diego, California, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/511/20
Jul 2, 2008  
12oz bottle from BevMo! Mission Valley. Pours deep brown almost black with a small beige head that left great lacing. Very faint aromas of caramel and toasted malt. Not much to this beer, drinkable but, overrated.


 Beerman6686 (1264), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 2, 2008  
Pours a very dark brown color with a light tan head. Aroma is a bit subdued but contains some chocolate, smoke, and coffee bitterness. Flavor is kind of dry and smoke but with a nice chocolate and coffee finish.


Guinnessman (88), VACAVILLE, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/56/103/515/20
Jul 2, 2008  
On tap. Creamy head. Rich aroma. Had a hint of chocolate and an almost oaky flavor to it. Not my favorite porter, but I wouldn’t turn it down, either.


 greenmanalishi (294), Leicestershire, England
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/105/513/20
Jun 27, 2008  
wasn’t getting so much aroma from this but the smooth, creamy, thick feel is the one thing to note. coffee, cocoa and nuttiness to the flavour but it only just scrapes a 7 in all honesty because i was expecting a bit more.


 FunkyBrewster (436), Chicago, Illinois, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jun 26, 2008  
Pours a very dark brownish black with a nice creamy tan head. Very nutty aroma with some coffee and chocolate notes. Flavor starts out with a hint of fruitiness and roasted malt. Some strong coffee notes come through in the finish and a very intense nut flavor lingers for a bit. Full bodied and rich. Definitely a tasty porter, and a great sipper if you like those coffee and nut flavors.


 gonzo46and2 (108), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Jun 23, 2008  
Pours a deep opaque brown with a rocky light tan head. Aroma screams soy sauce with hints of cocoa and coffee. Very smokey. Very lively carbonation and heavy mouthfeel. Taste is much less soy saucy and more on the roasted grain/coffee side with very little bitterness. Not that complex but not a bad choice.



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