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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zingaaox99 (5), Holland, Michigan, USA
does not count

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

Jan 12, 2003

It’s just damn good.

aobecksy (661), Middle of no where, Ohio, USA

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

May 8, 2003

dark black color, hoppy aroma; nice head with everlasting lacing; taste of dates with creamy texture. Very nice. Shared a warm six pack with an ecletic few in the wee hours of the first spring morning after a slight rain fall. we all agreed: very nice, very nice indeed.

SpockTheater (49), Louisiana, USA

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

Nov 29, 2002

Yum. Best porter I’ve tried. Really great roasty taste, full body, and LONG palate. Should almost be considered a stout. Oh..also thick and creamy.

EKGoldings (447), Radford, Virginia, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Aug 9, 2003

Ron once played a trick on Bob by mixing Falstaff light with molasses and putting it in an Anchor Porter bottle and recapping. On opening it at the tasting, Bob simply noted it was sweeter than the Sierra Nevada porter we had just tasted. Well, the real thing tastes a heck of a lot better than Falstaff light and molasses I can tell you. Nice dark roast malt flavors and hop bitterness. A lot more enjoyable than I would have expected given that I seldom drink dark beers. This one I drained dry and licked the last drop from the upturned bottle.

Yankovitch333 (612), Chesapeake City, Maryland, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Feb 21, 2003

This is a good porter! Dark brown/ruby. No carbonation. Sweet malt aroma. Flavor is roasted and sweet with hints of coffee. It's very creamy and smooth. Really good stuff!

bac080 (398), Boardman, Ohio, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	9/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

May 12, 2003

Really good. Reminds me of Aventinus quite a bit. After the first couple sips, I put it in the fridge to get it colder, and it just doesn't taste as good.

CEZ (373), Milano, Italy

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 9, 2004

Very dark body, perfect tan head, a pleasure to look at. Enticing aroma and rich taste. Coffee, roasted malt and toffee flavours balanced by outsanding hops. Finish is almost dry. Delicious, and very drinkable at just 5,6% ABV.

jotbeer (5), San Antonio, Texas, USA
does not count

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 28, 2004

This is a well-rounded porter...fruity, malty, roasted, slightly chocolate flavored. I highly recommend it.

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