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
1733	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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vyvvy (2043), Hazelwood, Missouri, USA

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

Nov 8, 2006

Pours close to black with a frothy tan head. Aroma has rich chocolate malts with some roastiness and vanilla cream. Medium body with lots of smoothness and moderate carbonation. Taste starts with roasted malt with vanilla notes with some chocolate as well. Very velvety. The finish has a bit of spice and charred malt. Very nicely done porter.

kook (2034), Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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

Nov 25, 2004

Big sweet chocolate aroma. Light fruits too. Medium soft body/feel. Black in colour with small brown head. Tasty chocolate start with a slightly fruity mid. Light coffee and chocolate bitter finish. Nice porter!

bitbucket (2034), Kirkland, Washington, USA

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

Aug 10, 2006

Bottled. Pours an opaque blackish brown with a dense and lacy brown head. The aroma is loaded with chocolate, caramel, and smoke. The body is creamy, almost full with fine carbonation. The taste starts with some sweetness featuring coffee, chocolate, caramel, and a lingering smokey bitter finish.

patrick767 (2033), fort wayne, Indiana, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

May 16, 2006

bottle - Pours black with a moderate, fluffy tan head that leaves some nice lacing. The aroma features roast coffee maltiness. The flavor has the roast malt of the style with plenty of espresso and chocolate notes and a good hops balance. The body is medium to full and the finish on the dry side. Excellent porter.

SHIG (2033), Aviano, Italy

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

May 14, 2008

Bottle: Poured a dark black color with a medium beige color head. The aroma is coffee but sweet with some hops. The taste is sweet coffee with nice hops and twists as it warmed up. Very nice old style porter.

Indra (2028), Prairie Village, Kansas, USA

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

Dec 31, 2000 Updated: Mar 25, 2004

Deep brown-black color, nice dark tan foamy, lasting head. Such a unique and full-bodied porter. Chocolate flavors with an incredible bittersweet, roasted malt finish and lingering hops. Thick and creamy. Quite satisfying.

charlotte (2025), Vanløse, Denmark

2.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.7	4/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	12/20

Oct 3, 2007

Black with large beige head.Slight rosted aroma still mild,with note of coffee and raisin.Smooth mouth feels,but just to thin to be a great porter.

dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA

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

May 13, 2002

Rich,sweet, with coffee and chocolate notes.I buy it when I see it.

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