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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Pinball (2709), Allerød, Denmark

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	4/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Jun 9, 2008

bottle. not much aroma, looks great, flavor is sort of dark and roasted, but not hard roast. bit boring. palate okay, but somewhat glyey/slimey, overall okay beer, but not one i’ll have again. average too high imo.

tedovertu (260), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	7/10	4/5	5/10	3/5	11/20

Jun 8, 2008

bottle, Mild acidic milk chocolate mild coffee taste. Medium bodied with a creamy texture. Lively carbonation with a astringent finish.

realbama (35), Birmingham, Alabama, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

Jun 3, 2008 Updated: Jun 20, 2008

One of the best porters I’ve had. Very nice and thick head with deep flavors of roasty chocolaty goodness. Do not pass this one up!!

JK54B (913), Helsinki, Finland

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

Jun 3, 2008

A dark brown coloured beer. A tanned head. Some chocolate in the nose. Better colder than warm. Some honey in the aftertaste.

highibus (427), Mill Creek, Washington, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

May 31, 2008

black in color with ruby edges. tan head with decent lacing. aroma of dark malt but very muted. flavor carmalized malt a a slight bitterness. decent finish.

CanIHave4Beers (862), Des Moines, Iowa, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	17/20

May 27, 2008

One of my very favorite porters. Pours deep black with a fluffy tan head. Aroma is of coffee, deep roasted malt and a very little bit of floral hops. Flavor is similar to the scent, this porter has a very strong coffee flavor, along with cocoa, and a good bitterness that plays well with the roasted malt flavors. The palate is a little thick and grainy, however with a creamyness in the back of the mouth.

Allen (1333), Switzerland

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	8/10	5/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

May 23, 2008

Bottled 355ml. It pours a very dark beer with a beautiful reflect of ruby. Strongly tanned mocha head. The aroma is mainly of dark chocolate, licorice and raisins. Full bodied and extremely rich. Nicely malty. Dry. Low bitterness. Beautiful lace, excellent appearance. Sweet. Licorice in the finish. Very pleasant, nothing more. Remarkably low carbonation.

502Flavors (617), Louisville, Kentucky, USA

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

May 21, 2008

12 oz bottle into a mug. Thin pour: black body with a dirty tan head, which provides descent lacing. Aromas of dark fruit, small hints of coffee; simple delicious aroma, though not very complex. Flavor is very unique for a porter. It is less smoky and earthy and more light and fruity, but not overly sweet like a fruit beer. Its flavor is dominated by grapes, which my friend pointed out and I ultimately agreed with. Medium bodied to light bodied on the palate; a bit watery and should be thicker in my opinion. Little to no carbonation. Overall: Nice to have an original beer in a certain style every now and then, and this does it for porters.

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