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Anchor Porter

Anchor Porter

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 Percentile 
97
overall
A Porter brewed by
Anchor Brewing Company

San Francisco, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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15683.86/5.03.86/5.05.6%98.6English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

Commercial Description:
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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 tbarnette (105), Allen Park, Michigan, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/103/512/20

Mar 18, 2005  
Nice packaging. Not bad taste or aftertaste. To be honest the first thing I tasted was metal.. Hopefully from the bottlecap. I would probably try something new versus purchasing this again, though.

LawBadger (6), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Nov 29, 2008  
From bottle: Pours a dark brown that is almost black. Has a thick, creamy, tan head. Aroma is of malt and caramel/chocolate. Tastes of malt, caramel, chocolate, and brown sugar. Slight bittersweet finish with hints of some type of fruit and vanilla. Overall a very good beer.


 kosko20 (199), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Solid all around porter. Pour is black with a thick, creamy off white tanish head. Roasted malts, caramel, dried fruits, and some toast give the aroma and flavors. Very easy to drink.


 beerheart (232), Erie, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/516/20
Nov 28, 2008  
Pours a dark brown with a tan head. Roasted malts, molasses, some dried fruit. Brown sugar.


 hombrepalo (545), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/58/103/515/20
Nov 26, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Solid Porter! Poured a dark ass brown with light brown head. Scent of roasted malts, molasses, chocolate, carmel and some fruit. Taste is soft with a heavy roasty taste and chocaolate/carmel malt finish. Overall a nice brew. Nothing over the top with this one.


 jimmack34 (161), Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Nov 21, 2008  
Bottle. Pours dark brown almost balck, with some amber in there as well. Head is creamy tan, thick and long lasting. Smells roasty, sweet, and carmely. Tastes deep and roasted, sweet with some fruitiness. Chocolate, raisin, carmel, coffee, vanilla, and plum are present, but not overly done. Some tastes of pine hops are barely present, but come out more as the beer gets warmer. Strong alcohol flavor is also present. Very good.



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