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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 
17223.85/5.03.85/5.05.6%99.3English pint, Stem glass
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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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hickey (32), Georgia, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/54/103/515/20
Oct 7, 2007  
My rating may be a little biased. I can appreciate the beer for its strong, chocolate character, viscous body, and dark pour. But I will admit that it is just too sweet of a stout for my taste. As many have said, this is one "black" beer.


pamoja (57), Rochester, New York, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/518/20
Oct 4, 2007  
Best porter period! I am a huge fan of this. A highly drinkable porter with rediculous taste! enjoy


 charlotte (1997), Vanløse, Denmark
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/512/20
Oct 3, 2007  
Black with large beige head.Slight rosted aroma still mild,with note of coffee and raisin.Smooth mouth feels,but just to thin to be a great porter.


 Wulfstan (509), California, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Oct 3, 2007    Updated: Jun 9, 2008
This is an outstanding, rich porter. From a bottle this pours almost black with a hint of deep red. It has a thick, beautiful dark beige head which is creamy and long-lived, and leaves excellent lacing. It is rich and full-bodied, with strong, but smooth, well-balanced, and complex flavour & aroma. Incredibly drinkable yet full of rich flavour and with a smooth, strong finish, it is simply incredible.


 oteyj (716), Canterbury, New Hampshire, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/518/20
Oct 2, 2007    Updated: Aug 3, 2008
Pours a black with beautiful tight tan frothy head. Wonderful aromas of chocolate, rich roasted malt, raisins, with a hint of alcohol, licorice and coffee. Robust flavours of malt, raisin, chocolate, bread, and slight molasses. Smooth, rich, and fillling palate that goes down magically. An absolutely wonderful porter- One of my favorites.


Sneed (8), Eugene, Oregon, USA
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4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Oct 2, 2007  
A very happy surprise, exceeded my expectations. Great flavor, full like a stout. My favorite porter.


 DownsouthGav (602), Greater London, England
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/103/512/20
Oct 1, 2007  
Pours a black/deep brown beer with a beige head. Some roasted malt in the nsoe. Very much a porter with a light body and some hops evident. not bad but certainly not amazing.


 BelgianBeerGal (1275), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 30, 2007  
Bottled. Poured a very dark brown color with a nice, stable tan head. Aroma was roasted nuts. Very creamy flavor with hints of sweetened chocolate. Very nice porter.



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