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
1734	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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mcjay (303), Neenah, Wisconsin, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	6/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Oct 5, 2009
Pours dark with a very nice and long lasting tan head. Aroma of dark chocolate with a hint of roasted coffee. Flavor of toffee, roasted barley and a hint of dark chocolate. Rich and malty but overall a very dry brew with a bitter finish but that’s not always a bad thing. A very good porter that’s worth a try.

taphandle (6), Texas, USA
does not count

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Dec 5, 2009

Pour dark with a nice tan head which lasted well. The taste had a bit of sweetness. I finished it with a slice of pumpkin pie which seemed to bring out a bit of cherry flavor.

TipsyMcStager (928), Calgary, Alberta, Canada

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Dec 4, 2009

On tap, San Francisco airport. Served a bit too cold. Pours jet black, thick head. Choco, sweet aroma. Roasty, chocolate, licorice. Warming sweet finish.

marcus (1869), Sacramento, California, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Dec 3, 2009

I can’t believe I have never rated this beer, since it is one of my favorite porters. It pours opaque brown with a very nice fluffy tan head and an enticing chocolate and treacle aroma. There is a hearty roasted malt flavor some carbonation, a bit of chocolate and a lot of dark molasses. This is a real porter.

tzakiel (49), Virginia, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Dec 2, 2009

Wasn’t expecting too much but this porter was creamy and tasted great. Very smooth and relaxing beer to drink.

Nisse666 (433), Göteborg, Sweden

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Dec 1, 2009

Bottle, Göteborg, 2006-08-10 AP: black body wee white head AR: malty, dark and sweet bread with orange peel F: malty, dark and sweet bread with orange peel, hint licqoris root

ksbeerkid (16), Emporia, Kansas, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Nov 30, 2009

Didn’t see the high praise everyone else gets with this one. Poured real dark with a thin head.Taste was malty and toasty pretty in your face taste to me. may need to try this again

ljstephenson (114), Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	7/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Nov 29, 2009

Dark black pour with a thinning tan head. Aroma is malty sweet with hints of coffee and chocolate. Flavor is strong with malt, coffee and chocolate. Finishes extremely smooth and soft with a lingering sweetness. A favorite porter.

cryfreedmb (113), Ocean, New Jersey, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Nov 21, 2009

I’m a total novice when it comes to porters. With that said I enjoyed this brew. Very smooth. Fantastic aroma and color. Taste is malty and toasty, very complex with a hint of hops at the end. Nice beer.

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