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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Hotspur2001 (43), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

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

Jan 10, 2002

After viewing the rest of labattboys ratings, I realized why he rated this so low - he doesn’t know good beer. This beer is delicious, robust, and malty....pure goodness.

jcalbi (378), New Jersey, USA

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	10/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 22, 2002

Chestnut to near black in appearance. Earth toned color head with a steady stream of bubbles marching to the surface single file. Aromas of liquorice, bread, chocolate and toffee. Roasted flavors of espresso without the cloying bitterness. Hops are quite restrained but with you every step of the way. Body could be beefed up a bit but all in all a deliciously complex porter.

Dragonblaze99 (349), Greater London, England

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

Dec 29, 2001

Nice roasty malt taste, slightly nutty with lingering pleasant palate. The alcohol tint offsets nicely the slight sweetness in the body, creating in the whole a well-crafted porter that is good enough to be enjoyed on its own.

pilsnerrogge (1784), Finspång, Sweden

4.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.5	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

Jan 11, 2004

Dark (almost black) ruby color. Tan, fluffy head. Nice aroma of marshmallow and liquorice. Roasty, sweet malt-flavour. Big bitterness with an espresso-dry finish but still very smooth and drinkable.

rlhubley99 (36), Austin, Texas, USA

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

Sep 26, 2002

Mark me down as big fan. This porter pours with a thick, although quick dissolving head. Color is more of a deep, deep dark mahogony than a true black. Very roasted flavor.

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.

EdPaulsen (117), Kansas City, Missouri, USA

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

Dec 23, 2003

one of the best porters for your money and a great benchmark for the style. mixed it with vanilla ice cream with delicious results. roasty, but sweet, and full bodied but smooth. cool tan head.

TJackHole (72), USA

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

May 29, 2004

deep roasted smell, dark and appealing body, light tan head. rich taste with very outstanding flavor.

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