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Anchor Porter

Anchor Porter

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97
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A Porter brewed by
Anchor Brewing Company

San Francisco, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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15493.87/5.03.86/5.05.6%98.6English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

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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.

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 BeerBlockaid (468), West Palm Biatch, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/517/20

Feb 18, 2005  
Dark brown with cola coloured head. I always passed up on this brew figuring it was average. It was pretty good though. I was surprised. Some roasted aromatic flavours covering a pine/earth tone with a hint of bitter-sweet chocolade. Palate settled nice. I also felt some licorace hints in there. A nice all around porter. Ill have to try some more!

cblado (89), Wisconsin, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/105/516/20
Oct 10, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Poured a deep, dark mahogany color. Nice tan head, too. Aroma was malted barley, some coffee notes. Flavor was robust, with rich chocolate and roasty coffee notes coming through. Palate was excellent, a thickness that didn’t get in the way but carried the flavors nicely. I plan on getting some more of this.


flatmatt (98), Northville, Michigan, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/103/515/20
Oct 9, 2008  
12 oz bottle. Pours nearly opaque brown with a medium tan head. Aromas of sweet dark fruits (tons of raisin and red grape), caramel, chocolate. Flavor follows suit with the dark fruits and chocolate, then some roastiness. Clean finish.


 gameface23 (115), Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/104/57/104/513/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Very dark pour with an off-white head that left nice lacing. Aroma was weak, consisting mainly of muted malt and coffee. Taste was better, with a mix of chocolate and coffee and some roastiness/smokiness.


 bretupdegraff (101), Fishers, Indiana, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/105/516/20
Oct 3, 2008  
poured dark brown with nice head that disapated to a thin head that lasted forever. didn’t get much aroma but my smeller may not be working too well. Flavor is great - creamy and chocolate/malt/coffee - nice little bite in the aftertaste to mix it up - awesome palate - Very good and I plan to get some more of this stocked up.


 taalhiker (111), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 3, 2008  
From bottle. Poured dark brown with thin brown head. Big chocolate and coffee smells. Sweet coffee flavors with a chocolate finish. Classic Anchor.



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