Anchor Porter 3.85 1740

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
1740	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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FROTHINGSLOSH (2038), GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	17/20

Feb 21, 2004 Updated: May 11, 2006

Served in a 12oz brown bottle. Pours thick,dark black and oily with a moderate brown head that slowly dissipates. Deep black color in the glass - no light penetrates. Strong sweet scent of roasted malts and chocolate. Sweet and malty flavor with a strong suggestion of molasses, with smooth roasty flavors that linger on the palate. This is certainly one of the sweeter porters that I have had and is probably my favorite in the style.

mustang3 (254), Whitby, Canada

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	7/10	4/5	10/10	5/5	18/20

Aug 23, 2004

Damn this was good. The beer is very dark reddish black letting just a hint of light through. There is a small, but persistent tan head and an aroma of roast and chocolate. The flavour is dominated by a reasonably sweet chocolate profile with hints of roast. The aftertaste lingers with a pleasant bitterness. The carbonation level and thickness are just right.

Cowtown57 (18), Ft Worth, Texas, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	7/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	20/20

Jul 11, 2004

Very black, nice beige head. chocolaty aroma. creamy roasted mocha flavor with a slightly bitter finish. Nice lacing too. Very good.

darkstar (69), Eureka, Missouri, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	8/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	17/20

Nov 12, 2004

I had some on tap at Growler’s in St. Louis and it was excellent. About a week later I bought a six pack and it was good but not as good as what I had on tap. Great appearance. A chocolate coffee thing going on with the taste. I’d put the tap batch I had ahead of Bully Porter but the bottle behind the Bully.

whiskeyfairy (27), Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	9/10	3/5	9/10	5/5	18/20

Feb 6, 2005

Can definately notice a sweet chocolaty aroma. Nice dark brown/black color and not much head. Has a nice rich roasted flavor that lasts. Complex and pleasant taste. I want MORE!!!

Goodfieldnohit (9), Canadian, Texas, USA
does not count

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

Dec 28, 2004

I had never had a porter before this....definitely liked this one. Very dark color. Combines my 3 favorites, chocolate, coffee, and beer. Highly recommended

BeerHeadBobby (142), In Hiding.., Florida, USA

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

Dec 21, 2006

Bottled - This is a wonderful porter.. This is my 2nd Anchor beer.. and man its a great one.. Pours almost completly black with no highlights...Aroma is lots of sweet malts and ripe fruit... Taste is amazing.. lots of roasty malt...caramel..with a balanced bitterness.. awsome beer.. and might i add THIS PUTS ME IN THE 100 BEER CLUB... YEA BUDDY!!

pojo41 (315), Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	7/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	17/20

Nov 29, 2006

Bottle. Black as night with a creamy off-white head. Wonderful roasted malt, slightly sweet flavor with just a hint of hops. Smooth as cream. This is one fine beer.

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