Anchor Porter 3.85 1738

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
1738	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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imdownthepub (5172), Banbury, Oxfordshire, England

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Apr 26, 2007

Bottle conditioned, 355ml. Dark brown to black with beige head. Somewhat underflavoured porter with non of the fruitiness, tartness expected. There is a deep roasted malt note, chocolatey with some bitterness, reasonable palate but too sweet for a true porter. It looks overhyped in the marking to me, its really only average.

Hildigöltur (5109), København, Denmark

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	15/20

May 12, 2003

Almost black colour. Mature cheesy aroma. Some initial smokyness (bacon) in the flavour. The finish is hoppy, bitter and dry.

pivnizub (5080), Bochum, Porúří, Germany

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

Feb 4, 2007

Bottle (by kind permission of Bierkoning): Extremely dark amber coloured with a small, but stable tanned head; stronger dry roast-malty and slightly sweetish-coffeeish nose with a touch of aromatic hops; slightly sweetish flavour, but mainly solid bitter; medium-bodied, creamy oily texture; sweetish-bitter coffeeish-roast-malty finish. Pleasant brew from a sympathical brewery.............

MartinT (5068), Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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

Jul 7, 2002

Glory in the form of licorice and chocolate…Stunning deflagration of herbal coffee, anise and roasted malt…Sweet fireworks of fresh hops for an unstoppable Porter celebration…

Cletus (5058), Connecticut, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	9/10	4/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Nov 27, 2005

Pours brown, but slightly lighter than I’m used to seeing in a porter with a tan head. Smells of roasted malt (coffee, chocolate, peppery) with some sweet caramel qualities. Taste is of chocolate, coffee and raisins. The roasted elements are not exaggerated as they can be on some porters which is a good thing. Mouthfeel is oily and thick. Finish is chocolatey with mellow bitterness. This is an excellent beer for its style.

madsberg (5055), Søborg, Denmark

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Nov 8, 2002

Very nice colour. Almost black, with a light brown creamy head. Aroma of coffee and alcahol and hints of chocolate and spices. The flavour is roasted and have notes of coffee, chocolate, burned almonds and spices. Complex and challenging. Has an excellent aftertaste of bitter chocolate, and in the dying stages i have some apple notes. This is a great porter.

JoeMcPhee (5025), Jackson Heights, New York, USA

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

Apr 28, 2006

12 oz bottle. Dark brown-black beer with a thick tan lasting head. Aroma of dark chocolate, plums and chocolate covered cherries. A sweet rye-like toastiness. Creamy body with plums, sweets toasted grains, plums and dried fruits. Herbal/spicy hops are also apparent. Long toasty/fruity finish with a hint of saltiness on the back. Great balance, great texture, great beer.

MoritzF (5024), Bochum, Germany

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

May 30, 2006

(bottle, with thanks to bierkoning) Almost black coloured hue with a mid-sized tanned foam, leaving some lace. Moderately sweet aroma of dark and slightly roasted malt with toffee and chocolate. Sweet and slightly bitter flavour, medium body, smooth carbonation. Strong toast-malty taste with toffee and chocolate; medium-dry, bitter-roasty finish with notes of coffee and hints of hops.

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