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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 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
DarkBeerReign (10) - Rhode Island, USA - MAY 30, 2009
Very good porter, well balanced and well made. This beer had a very pronounced raisin taste to it, which was surprisingly pleasant. I will definitely buy this beer again.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Markys (64) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - MAY 30, 2009
Aroma of roasted malt, chocolate, coffee, raisin and liquorice. Flavor of roasted malt, coffee and dark syrup. A really good porter.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Headbanger (2072) - Aurora, Illinois, USA - MAY 26, 2009
22oz bottle 4/17/09-Pours black with a decent head. Aroma of roasted malt and chocolate. Taste of the same with a little sweetness added. This medium to full bodied brew is very well balanced and quite tasty. Great porter.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
beerbill (2848) - Laurel, New York, USA - MAY 23, 2009
12 oz. bottle. I was looking at the list of most rated beers, and did not realize until then that despite having had this beer numerous times, I’ve never rated it. I rectified that at lunchtime today...pours black with a moderate-large light brown head that lasted until nearly the last sip and left a foamy film on the glass. Very pleasant aroma of chocolate and roasted malt. The flavor is predominantly lightly roasted malt along with just a touch of bitter chocolate. Medium bitterness at the finish. Very solid porter.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
l1br4r14n (451) - Rancho Cucamonga, California, USA - MAY 22, 2009
A delicious porter, smooth and silky. Not too complex, but nice and easy to drink. As refreshing as a porter can be.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
sdk (33) - Island Bay, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 18, 2009
330ml bottle. Deep red black with an off white head. Lovely malty nose. Roast flavor with a nice gentle bitter finish. Very nice indeed.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
studhamster (11) - Idaho, USA - MAY 15, 2009
Very dark brown/black pour supporting a creamy tan head. Aroma is of roasted malt. The flavor is a spicy malt with some hop in the finish.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
donfardz64 (538) - Wellington, New Zealand, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 11, 2009
354mL bottle from Beerstore.co.nz. Pours deep dark ruby/black with a nice lingering brown head.

Nice roast aromas. I get chocolate mainly, there is a wee bit of dark fruit there too.

Flavour is incredibly roasted. Full of chocolaty roast malt. It fills the mouth with a light bitterness and silky smooth texture. There is some sweetness from the roast malt, which makes this beer very balanced. Finishes with a lot of chocolate and a mild bitterness that begs another sip.
Wow, what beautifully balanced crafted porter. Full of robust flavour, very nice.


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