Anchor Porter 3.85 1740

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
1740	3.85/5.0	3.85/5.0	5.6%	99.3	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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saxo (3651), Højbjerg, Aarhus, Denmark

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 22, 2006

Bottle. Nice big lasting tan head. Color is close to black. Aroma is roast malt with hints of chocolate, coffee and licorice. Taste is likewise.

egajdzis (3640), Spring Mount, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Aug 27, 2003

Poured dark brown, not quite opaque, with a medium sized tan head. Aroma was chocolate with roasted malts. Bitter dark chocolate with roasted aftertaste. a very good porter!

gunnfryd (3615), Kristiansand, Norway

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	13/20

Jan 16, 2006

Bottled, Black in color. Creamy lightbrown head . Aroma burned mild cofee. Sweet and bitter flavor

badgerben (3605), Blaine, Minnesota, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	5/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Oct 23, 2002 Updated: Aug 9, 2008

Original Rating Oct 23, 2002: Mmmmmm... Anchor Porter. Cold espresso with some roasted malt added. Very fine. 9/5/8/5/18 Re-rate Aug 9, 2008: Ah early ratings... It’s about time I got back to this one. Dark brown color with a large, long lasting head. Sweet malt and lightly toasted aroma. Bitter roasted malt taste, almost astringent. A little bit of coffee and chocolate. Still a staple Porter, but nowhere near "the shit" that I originally thought this was. But who could blame me? It was one of my first real beers!

ClarkVV (3578), Allston, Massachusetts, USA

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

Jul 10, 2002 Updated: Jul 23, 2003

had the bottle. So sour and bitter. Like an extra dark roast coffee. I like it alot, takes some getting used to, but not many complaints about it. very very strong and dark beer.

gnoff (3574), Göteborg, Sweden

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

Jan 13, 2007 Updated: Sep 28, 2008

First rating
(At Haket, Göteborg)
Dark brown to black color, brown head. Acidic light roasted sweet grainy malty scent. Acidic taste with some chocolate and light burnt aftertaste. Smoth mouthfeel. Medium bitterness. Sweet chewing gum, salty.
6/3/6/3/13=3.1

Rerate
(Bottle from Systembolaget)
Sweet, raissin, roasted taste. Metallic, roasted, sweet scent. Black color, tan head. Medium to smooth mouthfeel, medium bitterness.
7/4/7/3/14=3.5

Rerate
(Bottle from Systembolaget)
Blind tasting on September 27, 2008
Shady dark red to brown color, brown head. Sweet, raissin, licorice, alcohol scent. Raissin, sweet, licorice taste. Roasted aftertaste. Medium to thin mouthfeel, low bitterness.
7/4/7/3/14=3.5

Dickinsonbeer (3500), Hoboken, New Jersey, USA

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

Jul 22, 2002

One of the best porters I’ve had. Nice deep dark brown body with a lightish brown head. Great aroma of coffee and dark caramel malts with some hops in the background. Great smooth taste which leaves me wanting another one.

CapFlu (3492), Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	5/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	12/20

Jul 4, 2003

(Bottle) Pours a near black body with a medium, almond head. Faint aroma of malt and cocoa. Flavour of chocolate with molasses and creamy fruity finish. Nice.

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