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RATINGS: 2130   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.84   EST. CALORIES: 168   ABV: 5.6%
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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.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
edfacer (16) - Alberta, CANADA - MAR 20, 2011
Pours Blackish/Burnt Sienna.Malty/Hoppy Choco notes. Smooth Slighlty creamy front ending dry.Mellow Choco.Bitter cocoa with a nice balance of roasted malts next to the hops.Makes for a very drinkable Porter - Will be revisited many times. Thanks Darren for turning me onto these guys outta San Fran,.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
DalzAle (1336) - Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA - MAR 16, 2011
Bottle. Dark black pour, plenty of lasting carbonation and a sweet nutty nose. Flavor is sweet dark malts, a little sweet hazelnut and finished a little coppery on the aftertaste. Too sweet for my taste.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 17/20
fugitive (776) - Athens, GREECE - MAR 16, 2011
Bottle. Color dark red-brown with medium brown head. Aroma roasted, coffee, chocolate.Taste sweet, chocolate, bitter, cocoa.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
villy83 (262) - Sausalito, California, USA - MAR 15, 2011
35,5cl bottle from a beer retailer. It pours a pitch black liquid with a small-medium tan bubbly head, somehow lasting throughout the beer, but leaving no lacing. The aroma has roasted malts and a nice hoppy touch. It smells of licorice, dark chocolate, toffee; very sweet. It also has this nice herbal touch. It tastes likewise, with high sweetness and medium bitterness. The flavour is very intense and gently malted; delicious. The mixture between roasted malts and hops is very balanced and good. It is medium-bodied and softly carbonated, ending semi-dry with a nice aftertaste. Cool porter: really good tasting, it feels like a very good companion for chocolate pastries. Presentation (bottle and crown cap) is very good (this people at Anchor BC take it seriously).

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
AirForceHops (987) - Epping, New Hampshire, USA - MAR 14, 2011
22 oz bottle. Pours a very dark black opaque with brown edges. Head dies to a thicker film, laces well, a bit frothy when first poured. Aromas are light cocoa, light roast and toast, toffee, creamy malts. Initial is medium bodied, perhaps a touch lighter. Blends of cocoa, sweet and bitter cocoa, touches of roast, toast, creamy body with a silky smooth finish. Finish is simple and smooth with touches of light hops and roast. Very well balanced. A solid, classic example of the Porter style. I would drink this anytime!

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Amco (32) - Louisiana, USA - MAR 12, 2011
The aroma is light chocolate, coffee, roasted. A dark black pour with a decent size head. Taste of light bitter and very earthly . Very creamy texture, good beer overall.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Dixonian (935) - Dallas, Texas, USA - MAR 12, 2011
12oz bottle. Near black pour, lots of creamy, lasting tan head. Malty chocolate aromas - flavor is complex and very drinkable. Good balance of hops and malt.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Barrelbelly (317) - BELGIUM - MAR 12, 2011
Pours blackish with a red-brown shine. Aroma of roasted malts and some bitter hops. Taste is similar, with a burnt coffee beans aftertaste. Great beer.


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