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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Ungstrup (15007), Frederiksberg, Denmark

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	4/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Mar 13, 2003

A black beer with a light brown head. The aroma is slightly smokey - but not enough for a porter. And the flavor is dominated by a sweet smoked taste - not my preference of a porter because of too little smoked malt - but a nice beer.

Papsoe (14791), Frederiksberg, Denmark

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	6/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	12/20

Mar 15, 2005

(Bottle, 35,5 cl) All the Anchor beers wakes up good memories from my US road trips back in the 90es. Oh sweet innocence... Tar-like blackness with a slightly creamy, brownish head. No extra added fermentables or carbon dioxide. Fat and powerful, sweet almost port-like with a dry hoppiness on the palate. Very interesting Porter.

omhper (12172), Stockholm, Sweden

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	15/20

Aug 12, 2002

Near black. Nice chocolate aroma. Slightly sweet in the nose. Richly malty. Hints of licorice. Balanced bitterish finish. Very good!

yespr (11905), Copenhagen O, Denmark

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Mar 12, 2008

From tap at Ølbaren. Pours dark brown to black, little red hue and a dense tan/brown head. Roasted malt aroma, mild coffee note. Caramel malt, chocolate and a smooth roasted note following. Minor liqourice note. Ends with a smooth chocolate and light roasted note.

fonefan (11001), VestJylland, Denmark

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	4/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	14/20

Aug 4, 2006

Bottle. Black body. NIce brown head. Malty flavor that is smokey. Smooth, but no my favorit porter

MiP (9025), Sønderborg, Denmark

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 29, 2004 Updated: Aug 12, 2008

Bottle. Black colour with light brown head. Aroma of malt, pineapple, licquorice. Quite roasted, maltyflavour with a hint of sourness. Aftertaste is a good balance between sweet and bitter. 6 4 7 4 15

Bottle, 5.6%. Sweet coffee aroma. The flavour also has sweet coffee notes. Fresh-ground coffee aftertaste. 6 3 6 3 16

oh6gdx (8840), Vasa, Finland

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	13/20

Apr 29, 2005

Bottled. Black opaque, brown huge foamish head. Fruitish and roasted aroma, with some caramellish hints. Sweetish banana flavour at first, and the sweetness grows in finish and then turns into a grapefruitish dryness in aftertaste. Mouthdrying.

joergen (8450), Frederiksberg, Denmark

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 17, 2005

Dark brown with a small creamy beige head. Aroma of coffee and chocolate with notes of liquorice and nuts. Flavour of coffee and chocolate, with notes of liquorice, that ends up with a nice bitterness. One of the best porters I’ve had.

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