Anchor Porter 3.85 1739

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
1739	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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tronraner (1938), Seymour, Tennessee, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Aug 11, 2006

Bottle. Pours ruby black with two-finger-high brown head. The aroma is chocolate and cellar must with some caramel and banana. The flavor has a lot of banana, with some dark chocolate, hints of pine, and a sweet finish with a bit of cedar. Very smooth. The banana and chocolate notes combine very well. I like it.

AmEricanbrew (1936), orange, California, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 6, 2008

Black with a thin tan head. Mild roasted malt and black licorice aroma. Med body and smooth. Has a rich , hearty taste of blackened malts with a hint of herbal hop sweetness to finish. Good stuff. 8905

ABUSEDGOAT (1934), California, USA

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

Apr 29, 2005 Updated: Jan 28, 2008

Black body, light tan head. Aroma is chocolately English style, some caramel and roast. Medium to light body, quite drinkable. Solid porter.

MrRomero (1934), Nolanville, Texas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Feb 2, 2002

Very good. Slightly sweet.

StewardofGondor (1934), Washington Heights - Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

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

Jan 3, 2005 Updated: Sep 19, 2005

Slight rerate based on a 6-pack purchased months after first review... Pours dark with medium viscosity, and I could smell it even as I poured. Big head - about 3/4". Smells great - coffee like, bitter, malty, nutty and oats. Great sensation when it hits the tongue - smooth, with a bitter-sweet bite. Full bodied. Heavy duty lacing - looks like a snow storm. A good porter.

Shag (1923), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Mar 14, 2003 Updated: Jul 29, 2003

This should be the measuring stick for the porter style. Balances the malt and hops out nicely. Good rich chocolate/coffee taste and full bodied. This is just amazing. This has to be a top 5 porter for anyone who enjoys the style!

swoopjones (1920), Buffalo, New York, USA

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

Feb 11, 2007

On tap @ Coles Buffalo NY. Deep black in color with tan creamy head. Notes of chocolate & roasted malts. Beautiful porter. Easy drinking & delicious

DanielBrown (1919), Birmingham (via Leicester), West Midlands, England

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	6/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Feb 9, 2004

Bottle from Rai Wines, Harborne, Birmingham. Little aroma, but some choc. Jet black and a nice beige head, displaying a rocky personality. Amazing, fabulous smooth coffe cream taste. This is a brilliant, rounded pint - sweet smooth, creamy, balanced. All the flavours are in there, and there is a nice hint of bitterness in the mouthfeel. Top notch.

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