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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JHunter (244), British Columbia, Canada

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	5/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	12/20

Mar 30, 2008

pours a very dark colour with a creamy head. aroma of coffee and caramel and a similar taste. very enjoyable

Unique69crazy (119), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Mar 30, 2008

WELL DONE!! A very black brew with a developed short lived head. Chocolate hints fill the air as you begin to take your first sip. Perfectly balanced with a light heartiness at the end. Excellent at the end of large meal, this brew has captured the right essence of quality. Definitely recommend!

MrRain (426), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA

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

Mar 29, 2008

12oz bottle poured into a tulip glass. AP pours black as can be with a large fluffy tan head that persists. The aroma is subtle with hints of vanilla and chocolate. The beer is surprisingly dry. It is moderately bitter, tasting of coffee beans and vanilla. The bitterness is slightly more intense than I like but overall the beer tastes good. The finish, like the body is dry and the after taste is quite bitter.

Quietman (160), Florida, USA

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

Mar 28, 2008

Black with an off white head.The aroma consists of dark malt,coffee,dark chocolate,cola and a hint of molasses.The flavor is a fleeting sweetness immediately followed by semi-sweet bitterness that fades slowly into a dry finish.Smooth texture.Very good.

ZiggyG (131), Gladstone, Oregon, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	18/20

Mar 28, 2008

Bottle. Pours almost black with a nice off-white head with very fine bubbles. Smell is lightly roasted dry malts and some dark fruits. Taste is not too roasted lots of nutty flavor with a dry finish. I really like this, probably the best porter I’ve had.

jrmac (213), USA

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

Mar 27, 2008

This beer is smoking hot. Pours deep black with a nice thick creamy head on top. Aromas of roast malt, caramel, coffee, and maybe a hint of citrus. Tastes of coffee, chocolate, and malt. I can see why so many love this great beer.

SuzyGreenberg (1324), Seattle, Washington, USA

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

Mar 25, 2008

12 oz. bottle - dark brown with tan head; medium body and minor lacing; mild roasted aromas with a crisp hop kick; flavors of chocolate and hops; slightly thin texture

blklab2007 (954), Connecticut, USA

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

Mar 23, 2008

bottle poured to an English pint has a dark black color and a huge three finger head that melted down the glass leaving sticky foam down the inside. aroma has dark malt, plumb, fig, smoked roast, and light peppery hops. flavor is somewhat sweet with roasted malt, coffee, and caramel. hits of chocolate mix in with the malt mix. mouth feel is medium and a bit chewy. hops disappear and only come through a little in the finish mixing with some bitterness. actually a good porter that is easily sipped away.

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