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
1735	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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hughie (3061), Bedford, Bedfordshire, England

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	6/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 14, 2006

Very dark brown with a dark beige head. Quite a subdued aroma, perhaps a little chocolate malt. The taste is truly delectable. There’s a delicate balance between the medium dryness and the sweet, coffee and chocolate maltiness. Dark beer at its very best.

GeneralGao (3057), Iowa City, Iowa, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Oct 15, 2006

Draught. Dark dark brown with khaki head that left some lace. Milk chocolatey aroma. Flavor is more complex with chololate, toffee, raisin, and sweet cream notes. Tasty.

caesar (3034), Bunnik/Utrecht, Netherlands

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	14/20

Feb 11, 2003 Updated: Aug 22, 2007

Dark color, almost black. Quickly dissappearing head, brown lacing. Aroma of heavy malts, bacon, salami. Barley malt taste, typical non-belgian, licorice, coffee. Very weak porter. This is soooooo overrated...

Jukkabro (3023), Tampere, Finland

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Sep 30, 2004 Updated: Jan 20, 2007

(Rerate, prev 9-4-8-4-16) Almost black colored, brown head vanished quickly. Rich and roasted porter aroma, with notes of sweetness, fruitiness, berries and chocolate. Medium bodied, dry ending with lasting bitterness. Chocolate flavor with strong roasted coffee, aftertaste is very lasting with coffee, berries and sweetness. Maybe too sweet for my taste, still excellent porter.

rauchbier (3000), Isle Of Beer, Lincolnshire, England

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 25, 2002

Coffee chocolate and roast barley aromas, head didnt last long but looked good while it was there. Tasted like an alcoholic Dandelion & Burdock with a dry finish.

presario (2982), Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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

Aug 25, 2004

Very dark. No light comes through. Very thick creamy brown head and light lacing. Aroma of molasses and sweet spices. Malty body. Roasted flavour with a touch of fruit around the edges. Sweetness grows through the glass and finish. Some hop bitterness in the finish as well. Very delicious as are most of the Anchor beers.

larsga (2969), Oslo, Norway

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	5/5	6/10	3/5	16/20

Jan 16, 2006

Small, creamy, brown head. Opaque black body. Dense, sweet, harmonic aroma of licorice and coffee. Again dense, almost sourish taste of roastiness, coffee, and lingering driness with notes of wild berries. Mouthfeel somewhat watery. Lingering sweetness with marzipan notes. A very good porter, reminiscent of Sam Smith’s Taddy Porter, but not as good.

SledgeJr (2961), Omaha, Nebraska, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 27, 2004

Delightful porter. Rich backbone malt with excellent lace on tap. Hop character strong, but not overpowering. Savory at room temperature.

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