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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matt7215 (1000), Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

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

Apr 6, 2008 Updated: Jul 11, 2009

12 oz bottle froma trade with thecheeseman. pours black with a mid tan head. aromas are tin and malt. uh oh infected for sure. flavours are tinny gross badness with some good stuff underneath. man i put this one off for so long and now thats its infected im truly peeved. i hate infections. man. arrrggg. ok im start an ISO so i can give this another try///////////////////////////////////re rate. 12 oz bottle from scrizzz. deep brown with a thick tan head. wonderful caramel and chocolate aroma. perfectly balanced flavour. the best porter ive ever had. this bottle was a 5!!

elelwarren (138), SF Bay area, California, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	9/10	5/5	8/10	5/5	16/20

Mar 14, 2008

Very drinkable. Wonderful, yeasty bubblegum aroma. Very lacy head. Less roasty or hoppy than I had expected. Well balanced between sugars and roasted malts. A classic.

wyzzywyz22 (803), Wirral, Merseyside, England

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	10/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 25, 2008

Bottle, Ale Cellar, Darlington. This is a little cracker. Poured a rich, very dark brown with a nice lingering creamy tan head. Aroma was knoclout, and had malt, chocolate and burnt orange. Flavour was just as good and was wonderfully balanced and intricate. Loads happening with the malt, hops, chocolate and coffee all superbly poised. Hop bitterness spot on. Absolutely tasty.

jetboy (32), USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Feb 8, 2008

Very good porter with an absolutely beatufil black color topped off with a strong beige head. Great malty flavor with a nice hops finish. Big body to go with the big taste. Much better than its more well known brother Steam.

tylerss20 (101), New Hampshire, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

May 9, 2008 Updated: May 10, 2008

I live in NH and have driven across state lines to find it by the bottle. Had this at Tapwerks in OKC. Pours dark dirt brown, with slight red tint. Notes of roasted malt, spices, wood, coffee, and fruit. Taste is amazing, complex. Not too dirty, not too hoppy. Some sweetness. Finishes with a small bitter kick. An amazing beer, but much better by tap than bottle. Really amazing stuff.

altehkiller (71), , California, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Apr 16, 2009

great porter. not quite as good as fuller’s but pretty close and cheaper too! lots of roasted malt flavor with some bitter chocolate too. some hops add variety. im very impressed that its this good and only around ten bucks for 6! definitely going to buy this often

lindsey7638 (18), , Maryland, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	10/10	5/5	16/20

Dec 24, 2008

Very soft full bodies carbonation that is pleasant in the mouth. Extremely dry roasted complex that is very light on the toffee and chocolate flavors.

DarkBeerReign (10), Rhode Island, USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

May 30, 2009

Very good porter, well balanced and well made. This beer had a very pronounced raisin taste to it, which was surprisingly pleasant. I will definitely buy this beer again.

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