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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FatPhil (3483), Espoo, Finland

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	12/20

Jun 22, 2007

355ml bottle (Black door, Helsinki) Jet black, light regular beige head. Malty aroma, sweet and a little coffee-y. Sweet chocolatey malt taste, some burnt notes at the back. Later, coffee comes through and vine-fruits, and even winyness come to the fore. Alas it tastes a little alcoholic, which is surprisig at 5.6%. the finish is a smooth, almost lactic, maltiness.

Fin (3481), Merton, Oxfordshire, England

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

May 4, 2009

Bottle from Real Ale Ltd, cheers Duff, consumed 03-05-09 Pours very dark brown with a beige head. Aroma is roasty and fresh coffee beans Taste is slightly sweetened black coffee but quite rich and good roastiness, in fact there is a subtle undercurrent of creaminess in here as well. Loz got liquorice when she snook a sample and she was right, some dark fruits and just the most lovely balance of bitter and sweetness that you could get, marvellous stuff. A7 A4 F8 P4 Ov15 3.8

FrankJohansen (3391), Århus-Randers Crew, Denmark

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	7/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Dec 18, 2005

Black colour with a medium mostly lasting head. Aroma of coffee and sweet chocolate. Taste is dominated by the coffee. Great fullbodied beer.

larsniclas (3390), Gothenburg, Sweden

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Nov 13, 2003

Bottled. Black with some head. Sweet, warm and fruity aroma. Smooth and fresh palate with a smoked flavour with plums and raisins.

rlgk (3378), Vårgårda, Sweden

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

Nov 24, 2003 Updated: Oct 16, 2004

Dark amber color, almost black, with a very nice brownish head. Aroma is cocoa. Flavor is coffee and cocoa, with some chocolate and a touch of toffee. Turns into a somewhat sour and bitter finish.

rickgordon (3337), Göteborg, Sweden

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

Nov 2, 2003 Updated: Apr 6, 2005

Bottled. Dark brown with a tan head. Herbal, grassy nose, with notes of dried fruits and plum, a little vineous touch to it. Rich in flavour, notes of dried fruits, plum, light caramelly. The maltiness stands up fine against the rich hopflavour. Light maltsweet, and long, finish. Medium bodied, medium bitterness. Flavourful!

ratman197 (3266), Arvada, Colorado, USA

3.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.3	6/10	5/5	6/10	4/5	12/20

Jan 14, 2007

Bottle poured a translucent blackwith red highlights and a large lasting amber head. Aromas of roasted malt, charcoal and a hint of chocolate. Palate was light to medium bodied, smooth yet crisp. Flavors of roasted malt, a hint of coca and charcoal with a crisp moderatly bitter finish.

blankboy (3258), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Dec 6, 2005

Bottle shared with tupalev. Pours a very dark brown with auburn hues and a small creamy light-brown head. Wonderful aroma and flavour of roasted malt, bitter chocolate, coffee and hops. Flavour has a great balance of sweet roasted malt and bitter hops. Medium body, not overly thin like some Porters. Fantastic, this sweet Porter is one of the best I’ve had.

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