Anchor Porter

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Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company
Style: Porter
San Francisco, California USA

Serve in English pint, Shaker

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 2383 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.83 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.

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3.3

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 11/20

bbooth (115) - Gilbert, Arizona, USA - MAY 2, 2002

Deep brown color, beige head. Roasty coffee nose. Roasty coffee flavors in the start also. thin middle. dry slightly bitter finish. Average Porter. I am not impressed with Anchor so far.

3.5

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 12/20

spydog (75) - Chandler, Arizona, USA - MAY 1, 2002

Fairly rich for a porter. Tasted more coffee than chocolate. Had a funky taste that I just can’t pinpoint. The same taste is prevelant in their Steam and Liberty beers. Strange.

3.9

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

leaparsons (7069) - Leicester, Leicestershire, ENGLAND - APR 29, 2002

Rich and satisfying. Sweetish black coffee is what springs to my mind. Very nice.

3.8

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

DrBeer (825) - Solna Stockholm, SWEDEN - APR 28, 2002

Red-black-brown beer with good head. Chocolate and blue cheese in the aroma. Molasses and honey in the mouth and then some bitterness. One of the best porters out there

4.3

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 18/20

zenbrew99 (20) - USA - APR 27, 2002

This is a great porter. Good beer with meals. Nice coffee taste. Good head.

3.9

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

bluemeow76 (693) - Lewis Center, Ohio, USA - APR 22, 2002

This will probably sound crazy - but I swear I taste the slightest hint of banana in this beer! it has a really great taste and beautiful color.

3.8

AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20

Dogbrick (6041) - Columbus, Ohio, USA - APR 22, 2002

This is a good Porter and is one of the best that you can get readily and at a good price. I like Great Lakes Edmund Fitzgerald Porter more but not much. Great coffee flavor and dry roasted chocolate bean impression. I will definitely get this again.

4.1

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20

Hugerat (452) - somerville, Massachusetts, USA - APR 17, 2002

Very good porter.

4.1

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 17/20

Darkover (1498) - Columbus, Ohio, USA - APR 16, 2002

UPDATED: AUG 1, 2004 Big dark head with lots of lacing. Aroma of chocolate, licorice and dark fruits. Very rich and sweet. Flavor of roast, chocolate, raisons and figs.

3.9

AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 16/20

Jake Barnes (456) - St. Louis, Missouri, USA - APR 13, 2002

Re Rate: 4/13/02. A six for aroma. What was I thinking? This beer has an incredible aroma. Maybe my favorite beer from a stellar brewery. Nice deep rich color. Not a whole lot of head. Huge malty chocolate taste that is nicely balanced with a bit of hop bitterness. A fine porter.

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