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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.

4.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
cards04 (171) - Manitoba, CANADA - JAN 10, 2012
An amazing stout. Pour black with an awesome, pillowy head, which turns into nice lacing. Aromas are not significant at first...but as the beer warms notes of caramel and banana hit the nose. On the palate, espresso, followed by a nice sweetness...again, I get caramel and bananas. Nice slightly bitter finish. Amazing beer!!!

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
BoBoChamp (3013) - Gent, BELGIUM - JAN 9, 2012
36cl, American brew, from Bierzwerg Greven, not complex Porter, sweet/malty and slightly roasted/fruity, easy to drink, balanced, clear, good head, good brew

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
LookMomNoHands (429) - Copenhagen, DENMARK - JAN 7, 2012
355 ml. bottle. Black colour with dark brown hues. Thick, creamy tanned head that fades to a fat cap and leaves a good lacework. Sweet and roasted aroma with hops, chocolate, coffee and licorice. Light sweet taste with roasted notes of coffee, dark dried fruits and chocolate. Medium body with a creamy texture. Finished long lasting with a hoppy, bitter chocolate note. An excellent, well balanced porter, that states a beer do not need to be extreme to be well made. Love it!

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
bax (482) - Hasselager, Aarhus, DENMARK - JAN 7, 2012
(Bottle 07/01-2012) Medium light brown head, light roasted hoppy aroma, fit body, fresh porter taste slight dry roasted after taste. BB date 04.22.13.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
ronaldtheriot (362) - Laplace, Louisiana, USA - JAN 7, 2012
Anchor Porter has a thick, creamy, beige head and a dark, black (ruby, under light) appearance, with lots of lacing. The aroma is initially neutral, but as the beer warms, one detects prunes, other dark fruits, and hops. Taste is very bold, with licorice, prunes, dark cherries, fruit, hop bitterness, chocolate, dark coffee, and malt across the taste. Mouthfeel is heavy, and Anchor Porter finishes mostly dry and bitter. This is a wonderful beer. RJT

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Marheb (422) - Montréal, Quebec, CANADA - JAN 5, 2012
Superbe présence en bouche agrémenté par l’effervescence naturelle. Le malt rôti, le chocolat et le café nous amènent vers une confortable amertume fraîche. La finale assez sèche contribue à sa buvabilité morbide. Des notes de mélasses s’ajoutent après quelques minutes de repos.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
rodenbach99 (1749) - Longueuil, Quebec, CANADA - JAN 2, 2012
Petite bouteille brune. Avec un peu de retard, j’ai finalement bue ce classique de bière brune foncée qui a au somment une mousse brune brune durable. Le nez est peu complexe mais combien embaumant, les notes de fruits, de chocolat et de caramel se partage la vedette. La bouche est tout simplement superbe, ronde et expansive. Les saveurs de chocolats et de noix grillés sont divines. Il y a une touche métallique en fin de bouche qui nous éloigne de la perfection malgré qu’on est pas loin.

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
badwhale (221) - Bitterville, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 1, 2012
Bottle to pint glass. Pours a dark brown / ruby color which is mostly opaque. Sparse tan head. Lots of roasted malt flavors going on, and maybe some fruit like dates or plums. Another nicely done porter.


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