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
1734	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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Mads Langtved (2246), Copenhagen K, Denmark

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	9/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jan 9, 2003

Very good. Strong coffee notes in the aroma, nice head. Rather bitter, but sweet at the same time. Very full-bodied amd powerful in spite of the rather weak alcohol content.

jazz88 (2237), San Francisco, California, USA

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

Jul 5, 2002

Bottle. A solid black color with a slightly frothy head that quickly turns to lace. Almost a creamy flavor with a kind of grainy burnt coffee grind aftertaste. The bitter chocolate tart flavors rest in the back of the mouth long after the sip is complete.

Pigfoot (2226), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	8/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Apr 17, 2004

Jet-black color, with a tight cocoa/creamy tan head. Aroma is a roasty delight: coffee, chocolate, nuts. Deep, rich, satisfying. Terrific initial grit on the palate, a torrent of beautiful bitterness braces the tongue, but it's smooth sailing all the way down. Full body, rewarding flavor, fat malt, and just sweet enough. Texture smooths out and the large portion of this drink is an easy-going, fully flavored ride. While I love bolder and brasher stuff, Anchor Porter just about acheives perfection, and the happiness that ensues when it's flavors flood my mouth and spread my smile out wide confirm that thought.

Miksu (2220), Jyväskylä, Finland

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Apr 7, 2007

12 oz. bottle. Black with tan head. Rich aroma of malt, coffee, caramel and toffee. Coffee, charcoal, raisins in the flavor with some citrusy hops. Creamy mouthfeel. Very rich and pleasant. Some bottles have been much hoppier than this one.

Kinz (2205), Glen Allen, Virginia, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Nov 1, 2007

Another of those staples from back in the dark ages taht I haven’t had in years. Shame too, because this was actually a bit better than I remember it. Pours black, creamy tan head. Aroma is molasses and malts. Flavor pretty much matches, but it is thick, rich, and just plain satisfying. Hops balance out at the very end. Great brew, not doing it justice here.

bluevegie (2200), Perth, Australia

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Dec 11, 2005

I was expecting some chocolate in this drop but I can’t seem to pick it up, I do get some burnt yeast characters such as dry vegemite, a dry chalky texture, rich coffee bitterness. Deep black body with a light tan head. More lacing than my previous Anchor rating. Full aroma, first up burnt malt then some hops then a touch of liquorice. Smooth but full mouthfeel with full bitterness and a long finish.

DYCSoccer17 (2192), Davis, California, USA

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

Jun 25, 2003

Pour a black with a tan to light brownish head which quickly dissipates. Aroma is mild without much distinction. Initial taste is hoppy, as it should be--nothing special, but the finish is what makes this beer. The finish is incredibly smooth and sort of relaxing in a way. The aftertaste is good. The palate is a full-bodied beer. A pretty good brew.

willblake (2177), Belcamp, Maryland, USA

4.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.6	9/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Jan 6, 2004

Not much to say that hasn't already been said well about this beer. I think it might be the best American Porter, at least the best I've tried. Pours a fantastic black cherry color and the amoma promptly wafts off the thick head. Sticky sweet and smoky, perfect balance of malt and hops. I could bathe in this stuff. Absolutely delicious. Local bar sells it for $2 bucks a pint all day every day. Hooray!

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