 frankenkitty (1789), Oak Lawn, Illinois, USA
Apr 18, 2005
I chose Anchor Porter as my 100th rating as this is a beer close to my heart... one in which all porters seem to fail in comparison. Pours a deep, blackberry/red-brown with a large, tan, souffle of a head that falls slowly and softly leaving excellent lacing. Heavy malt aromas are dark chocolate and dark fruits, with a light alcohol presence. The full-bodied flavor balances bitter coffee and semi-sweet chocolate, leaving a light tingle of alcohol to dry the mouth... which causes you to open another...
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doogie (24), Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Jul 16, 2008 On Draft - Very dark with a white head. Aroma is slightly smoky, roasted malt. The taste was much the same with a bit of a bitter hop finish and a nice creamy feel. Nice beer.
texasbartender (124), Sugarland, Texas, USA
Jul 15, 2008 the beer pours a deep black with a thin off white head that leaves a nice lacing. the nose is a nice mix of burnt malts and sweet chocolate. the body is somewhat water but the flavor is a nice mix of toasted malts and burnt sugar. the finish is slightly acidic and medium lived.
Kalli (373), Falun, Sweden
Jul 15, 2008 Almost black with a reddish tint when held up to the light. Head thins out soon from nearly rocky but leaves some nice lacing.
Not certain on what exactly I’m smelling; a hint of caramel and perhaps sweet, dried fruit with a hint of sourness.
Malty, fruity caramel on entry goes roasty with a coffee aftertaste along with a touch of hop bitterness. Quite nice.
MatSciGuy (171), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
Jul 14, 2008 [Bottle] Pours a clear deep brown with a medium tan head. Aroma is candi sugar, bittersweet chocolate, and roasted barley. Flavor was determined to be a little off, but I actually still liked it, and it wasn’t too far out. But regardless, it was nice and smooth and followed the aroma pretty well.
Pawola22 (31), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Jul 12, 2008 22 oz bottle from HyVee.
Aroma: Difficult to tell, but a light chocolate malt. Caramel and burnt roast.
Appearance: Dark brown to black. Nice dark head. Thick looking and carbonated.
Flavor: Chocolate smooth malt. Slight mocha and coffee. Little bitterness from hops and a great lasting aftertaste.
Palate: Light body, little carbonation. Very smooth.
Overall: Very good sipping beer. Love the aftertaste. I look forward to more California beers.
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