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
1735	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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Hoss (602), Florida, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Jan 14, 2002

One of the best American porters. I liked the balance and the smoothness. Unlike Sierra’s not too strong with the hop finish. I would recomend this as a fine example of the style.

lagermonkey (597), Marietta, Georgia, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

May 9, 2005

Pours like motor oil. Christ, it’s beautiful! Black with thick creamy brown head. lacy. Settles a la Guinness but more quickly. A perfect looking brew. Smells smoky and lightly of chocolate. Very nutty smelling. Taste has lots of that nutty flavor to it as well. Malty with coffee flavors. Also some hints of bitter chocolate but the nuttiness rules this beer. Bitter-sweet finish. Smoky with a thick mouthfeel. Damn this is a good porter. Complex and just plain tasty. Very drinkable for me. Haven’t picked any of this up in years. Not the best but a great robust big porter.

stoutchap (297), Chicago, Illinois, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	7/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Apr 27, 2006

Nice! Pours dark, dark brown, with a little ruby undertones when held to the brightest light. Thin tan head, some lacing. Lightly roasted nose with a slight "beer" note. Nice tangy start, molasses and chocolate middle and smooth finish. Nice medium mouthfeel - perfect for a porter, not as heavy as a stout, but not too light either. Actually very stout-like in it’s flavor. Which is a very good thing in my book.

cvillebeer (134), Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Nov 4, 2005

A truly excellent porter. It has been several years since I had it and I am very glad it is back in my area. It is hopier than I remember both in aroma and flavor. I love the blend of hops and roasted malt. Rich, smooth, a little sweet, hoppy with a lingering finish. Highly recomended.

DuffMan (2763), the land of bitumen, beef & beer, Alberta, Canada

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Oct 13, 2007

Pours a gorgeous near-black brown, deep mahogany at the edges. Light brown head, thick and lacy. Chocolate, faint molasses, subtle fruit note. Initally sweet chocolatey flavour dominates, while a port-like plummy fruitiness sneaks in at the end. Finish is a satisfying stemmy bitterness. Rich and full mouthfeel (in contrast to the Baltika 7 I just finished). Absolutely delicious-- epitomizes what I love about a good porter.

wheninhell (486), louisville, Kentucky, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Oct 26, 2006

wow. what a great beer. pours beautiful solid black with a beautiful brown head that leaves beautiful lacing. great mocha aroma with just a hint of hops. very balanced bittersweet mocha flavor. bittersweet medium dry finish. medium-full wonderfully creamy mouthfeel. carbonation so creamy its hard to notice. wonderful. clean simple solid flavors. i love this beer.

ostech (2), USA
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4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	7/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Dec 24, 2005

This is one of the finest beers I have tasted. Perfect for Christmas Eve. Hats off to the folks at Anchor for this remarkable delight!

glennconnot (7), Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA
does not count

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	10/10	3/5	18/20

Feb 1, 2006

Very nice porter, creamy with a rich dark flavor. Very full body. I love this stuff.

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