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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.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
igniztion (313) - Kristiansand, NORWAY - MAR 4, 2011
Bottle 355ml at home. Pours amost pitch black with small dark tan head. Aroma is prunes, molasses, dark choc. Taste is medium to very sweet, light, dry bitterness. Medium to full body, oily, average carbonation.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
JohnRMurdoch (1386) - Glasgow, SCOTLAND - MAR 4, 2011
Bottle from Beers of Europe. Sweet, coffee, chocolate & malt aroma. Almost black colour with a good head. Sour, grassy, chocolate & malt flavour. Quite smooth but has a lingering sour aftertaste. Drinkable but not outstanding.

4.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
trevman7 (56) - Houston, Texas, USA - MAR 2, 2011
bottle poured in tulip. Big beautiful brown head with lots of retention. this beer is a deep dark BLACK. Aroma of dark malts. Fabulous taste of dark chocolate coffee and toasted nuts. Smooth thick palate with a little bite. Yummy sweet coffee aftertaste

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
danielcurtis81 (1446) - San Diego, California, USA - FEB 26, 2011
Served from a bottle on a recent trip up to San Fran. The appearance is a deep brown black with a big foamy brown head. The aromas are full with a good heavy roasted grain and a light burnt coffee note. The flavors are pretty rich with a similar heavy roast grain, malts, and some coffee notes. Very dry flavors with just a kiss of sweet. The mouth is on the fuller side and well carbonated, perhaps a touch too much. A great classic porter.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
dan027 (26) - Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 24, 2011
Dark black in color with a thick dark head. Chocolatey, smokey flavor with an average mouthfeel and light carbonation. This beer isn’t going to knock you off your feet, but like every Anchor beer there is just something about it. A nice classic brew that you’re sure to enjoy.

3.1
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
RONCOD (177) - Uledi, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 24, 2011
Dark, murky brown color with a medium tan head. Bitter chocolate taste. This could have used more malt.

4.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Prokroustis (359) - Thessaloniki, GREECE - FEB 22, 2011
Pitch black body, big rocky brown head. Coffee and chocolate in the not so strong aroma. Smooth, flavour is sweet with coffee, lots of chocolate. Excellent.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
jmad (72) - - FEB 20, 2011
I poured a 12 oz bottle into a tall pint glass... The beer was black, there was just a sliver of light that shines through the edge of the glass with brownish, red hues. The head was tall, filmy and tan colored. I could smell lots of roasted malt, molasses, chocolate and a dark fruity presence. Tastes roasty, there is some licorice and molasses, raisin and bitter coffee. The liquid is smooth and silky, it has low carbonation and a thick medium body. The rich flavor and full body prevents me from drinking very many at a time, it’s very enjoyable though.


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