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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dwyerpg (2537), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	10/10	5/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Aug 28, 2003

A very rich, sweet aroma with a full solid head. Pours a beautiful dark brown black color. Has a sweet flavor that is almost too much at times, and at a hefty price 9.99 a six-pack, will probably not be a repeat purchase. Nevertheless, it still an excellent beer.

pivo (2535), Germany

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 9, 2002

Big roasty malt nose and a near-black color. Tastes of chocolate and carmel mixed with espresso undertones. The flavor profile on the brew lasts forever - seemed like it stayed in my mouth for a minute!. Started with a warm and full mouth feel that rose to the roof of my mouth. Went out with a gritty, bitter finish. Great stuff. Not good for making stout or porter pancakes, though. Anchor is just a damn good brewery. I like to drink heavy beers like this with light foods, like a salad, but this doesnt need any help - its a meal of its own.

jgb9348 (2502), Arlington (Pentagon City), Virginia, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	4/5	6/10	2/5	13/20

Jan 10, 2003

Same old porter, different company...aley taste, not too burnt and carameley...but thats about it from the taste!

GregClow (2496), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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

Apr 6, 2003 Updated: May 23, 2003

Deep brown - almost black - with a small chocolate milk head. Roasty aroma that smells like a chocolate malted with a shot of espresso. Nice mouthfeel, not as thin as many porters, but not as chewy as a stout. Well balanced flavour of sweet malt and bitter hops, with a dry licorice finish. A really fine porter.

OhioDad (2491), Hilliard, Ohio, USA

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

Sep 3, 2005

12 oz bottle pours black. Aroma is of chocolate, coffee, caramel. Flavor is good choclate base, some coffee bitters and a decent hop finish. Palate is medium bodied and fairly well carbonated for a porter. Creamy mouthfeel. Smooth and silky. A great porter!

Volgon (2489), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	17/20

Jun 28, 2002

A superb porter. Wonderful chocolate taste (and aftertaste). Goes down so smooth I could drink this all night.

Mungo (2474), Southampton, Hampshire, England

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	7/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	11/20

Mar 3, 2006

Bottle (from Bitter Virtue, BBE Jul 07). Roasty liquorice aromas and sweet malt with some hops in their too round it off. SLightly sweet with a light acidic prickle from the carbonation and a gentle bitter finish. Mouthfeel varies between thin and creamy. Quite tasty but seems undecided about what it wants to do preventing me from thinking any more of it.

FlacoAlto (2473), Tucson, Arizona, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Mar 2, 2004

Pours a black color and is topped by a thick, creamy, paper-grocery-bag brown colored head. Sweet roasted malt, molasses, coffee, and chocolate aromas emanate from my glass. A medium level of body and a fruity sweetness marry well with the other flavors that are in the beer. Roasted notes are here but somewhat subdued, notes of chocolate, and lots of dark fruit are here as well. A very well integrated porter that I can always count on and enjoy. Early on this was one of the best porters out there, and it still can hold its own against today’s contenders for the porter crown.

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