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RATINGS: 2131   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 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
DeadGirl (473) - La Jolla, California, USA - JAN 22, 2010
Muddy brown pour, thick tan head from the 12oz. bottle: Mocha, malts, burnt orange nose. Intricately balanced flavors of bitter hops, toffee, and chocolate. Medium bodied. Alcohol hidden fairly well. Drinkability: Pretty tasty. A nice bitter bite to it. Rebuy: Yeah. #251 on 22012010, DG.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Nsanders (151) - St Paul, Minnesota, USA - JAN 19, 2010
Very dark beer, with a creamy head. Light maltiness with a balance of hops. Definite aromas of coffee. Nice amount light bitterness to the finish. Very smooth and easy to drink.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
bookman10 (301) - Osseo, Minnesota, USA - JAN 19, 2010
Pours a nice deep, dark brown with a creamy head that lasts. Chocolate and coffee flavors along with roasted grain and malt. Very smooth finish. This is one of the better porters I’ve come across.

4.6
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
Damico (1222) - Royersford, Pennsylvania, USA - JAN 19, 2010
The pure aroma of roasted malts and dark rich complexion charactrerize this traditional porter. The huge cappucino-colored head settles like a waterfall in the glass in the tradition of a Guinness. The flavor is a pure, rich roasted malty porter as in the aroma.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Croff (164) - Ostra Sonnarslov, SWEDEN - JAN 19, 2010
Pours almost black with a nice sudsy beige head, slowly goes to lace. Aroma is dark fruit, roasted malt, notes of coffee, chocolate, caramel. Perfect carbonation. Taste is malty hops chocolate, and creamy. Not as dry of finish as some. Very smooth brew. It is not the most full bodied porter, but is not watery. It could use a bit more smoke. The bottom line is that this is a very good brew. maybe the best bottled porter available today.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
tippebrewcrew2 (11) - Indiana, USA - JAN 17, 2010
I cant believe this beer got such a high rating? Pours a creamy frothy light brown mocha 3 finger head. Dark roasted coffee on the nose. The body was alot lighter then I like with a porter. Light flavors. It would make a nice early evening beer perhaps a warm up for a beer tasting.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
JamesTrab (16) - Matelica, ITALY - JAN 17, 2010
Molto bella a vedersi, colore scurissimo, schiuma scura a sua volta, abbondante, persistente e "pannosa". Già l’aroma scopre il caffé e un sapore molto amaro e luppolato. In bocca l’amaro è risaltato ulteriormente e insieme al caffé e, un po’ meno, al cioccolato sprigionano un mix piacevolissimo. Una birra che riprenderò sicuramente e magari aggiornerò questa recensione con qualche sapore che ancora devo scoprire.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
ericandersnavy (2313) - Denton, Texas, USA - JAN 16, 2010
bottle thanks to bhensonb. poured dark brown with a beige head. aroma was fudge brownies, toffee, chocolate, and coffee. flavor was fudge, coffee, and chocolate. body was medium-heavy with low carbonation. good stuff.


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