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Anchor Porter

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17323.85/5.03.85/5.05.6%99.3English 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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MammothMan (8), Dallas, Texas, USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Sep 19, 2005  
Quite a wonderful beer. For those of us not entranced with sweet porters, this brew is perfect, as the coffee flavors tend to prevail. This is one of the few beers that actually improves in taste thoughout the second glass. The bottled version is excellent, but the tap is sublime.


beerdrinker101 (56), USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/518/20
Feb 28, 2006  
A very nice mixture of smoke, chocolate, and coffee. This is the best Porter I have tasted.


 OD40oz (600), Box Elder, South Dakota, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/519/20
May 10, 2004    Updated: Dec 9, 2008
This beer was the shit. I would buy this again anyday of the week if I could find it in South Dakota. It is very dark with a creamy head and a smooth ass taste.


 baseballguy (246), Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Nov 25, 2002  
Wow. A sumptuous porter that simply knocked me out.


 Brent (116), Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/104/520/20
Sep 10, 2001  
A great porter - rich and creamy, even though it has a slightly oily mouthfeel. You want coffee? You got it - tons of it. Lots of depth of flavor. Did I mention I really like this porter?


 dirkbreedveld (247), Netherlands
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
May 25, 2002  
lovely pure chocolat aroma’s, deep dark colour, nice foam, and a lovely taste, a little bitter aftertaste.


Flipbrewer (33), San Francisco, California, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Aug 8, 2003  
A satisfyingly rich, complex porter. Firm, creamy body with chocolate and fruit (subtle banana character) in the aroma and flavor; nice bitter hop/sweet malt balance mid-palate; mild alcohol warmth in the finish followed by a host of flavors in the aftertaste: coffee, molasses, yeasty dark bread, and a pleasant hop bitterness. Best to let this linger and let the aftertastes develop before taking another swig.


 frankenkitty (1902), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/519/20
Apr 18, 2005  
I chose Anchor Porter as my 100th rating as this is a beer close to my heart... one in which all porters seem to fail in comparison. Pours a deep, blackberry/red-brown with a large, tan, souffle of a head that falls slowly and softly leaving excellent lacing. Heavy malt aromas are dark chocolate and dark fruits, with a light alcohol presence. The full-bodied flavor balances bitter coffee and semi-sweet chocolate, leaving a light tingle of alcohol to dry the mouth... which causes you to open another...

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