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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NoiZe (1290), Mooi Zeist, Netherlands

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Feb 25, 2008

Dark black oily color. Roasted malts in the aroma. Coffee, dark chocolate malts. Balanced sweetness, licorice taste. Very balanced. Very pleasant brew, could use some more bitterness though.

ebrowner88 (113), Rice, Minnesota, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	3/5	10/10	4/5	19/20

Feb 23, 2008

as perfect as a poter can be. not too sweet, not to smokey. it is perfectly balanced. if this is your first porter, you will be spoiled. This is one of my top 3 beers of all time.

kennydiaz (185), staten island, New York, USA

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

Feb 23, 2008

THIS IS MY FAVORITE PORTER. ITS DARK RICH COLOR AND TASTE ARE EXCEPTIONAL. A MUST TRY FROM A GREAT BREWERY.

chokmah33 (118), San Luis Obispo, California, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Feb 22, 2008 Updated: Jun 9, 2008

AROMA: Pear banana hops accompained by cookie + burnt carmel malts. PALATE: Syrupy texture. Coffee bitter finish with legs. FLAVOR: Light floral hops up front. Bitter charcoal + coffee mid mellowing to medium toasted malts, chocolate and licorice. With a rich mocha aftertaste, this porter is a real treat, like sippin hot cocoa next to a campfire, in the woods.

Trev (858), Lakeville, Minnesota, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Feb 21, 2008

Pours a dark black with a nice creamy tan head. Sweet aroma, caramel and coffe tones, toasty malt, some discernable hop. Bitter chocolate flavour with smooths out into a deep coffee and fruity raisin sweetness. Very tasty.

mgoy (343), Oak Brook, Illinois, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Feb 20, 2008 Updated: Mar 30, 2008

Anchor Porter is a dark beer with a light brown head. A slight smokey aroma is intriguing, but not very strong. With a creamy body, this beer is very smooth and very enjoyable.

fakepurseninja (776), Washington, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Feb 17, 2008 Updated: May 11, 2008

Truely fantastic porter - Silky smooth and rich, hearty roasted malt backbone with a strong, but not overpowering, bitter coffee bean and dark chocolate note. Lightly hopped with some sweet earthy cast members, maybe weak licorice and berry. Smooth and dark, very rich and satisfying. Re-sample June 2008 - yeastier than I remember. Old rating 4.0, New Rating 3.8 - Avg Rating 3.9

Airlifter (116), Shawnee, Kansas, USA

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

Feb 17, 2008

Pours black with a big, creamy-brown head. Aroma is nice, with a chocolaty, alcohol bite. Flavor is bittersweet, with hints of chocolate, coffee, and blackberry. Good carbonation, but just a bit thin. Great beer.

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