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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
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
thebeertourist (3981) - Oslo, NORWAY - FEB 17, 2006
Dark brown, almost black with a good, lacing tan head. Delicious chocolate and roasted coffee aroma. Roasted flavours prevail, but there is good chocolatey sweetness underneath. Soft and surprising light, almost fluffy texture. Overall, a wonderfully complex porter that avoids being too heavy.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
presario (3977) - Stampede City, Alberta, CANADA - AUG 25, 2004
Very dark. No light comes through. Very thick creamy brown head and light lacing. Aroma of molasses and sweet spices. Malty body. Roasted flavour with a touch of fruit around the edges. Sweetness grows through the glass and finish. Some hop bitterness in the finish as well. Very delicious as are most of the Anchor beers.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
TheBeerGod (3960) - Newport News, Virginia, USA - AUG 5, 2002
UPDATED: NOV 18, 2004 Great porter. Dark brown body with a fluffy brown head. Chocolate and coffee notes throughout. Not as rich as I would have liked, but still Anchor’s best beer.

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
PorterPounder (3944) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - JUN 11, 2002
UPDATED: DEC 12, 2003 Rerate - Well, this was my very first rating about 18 months ago - still tastes just as great - notice a bit more smooth chocolate flavor and the appearance is deep, dark black. Nice roasty aroma - goes down oh so smooth. No gritty aftertaste Original 4.0 Excellent for a 'mainstream' Porter. Great coffee aftertaste.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
thirdeye11 (3910) - Dallas, Texas, USA - FEB 15, 2010
( 12oz bottle) pours espresso brown, huge lasting dark tan head that lasts forever and has nice lacing. Nose of chocolate malt, roasted nuts, brown sugar, light cream. Taste of very run of the mill coffee, bitter chocolate, and a slight metallic taste. Nice medium body, refreshing carbonation, and a roasty/nutty finish.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Miksu (3887) - Jyväskylä, FINLAND - APR 7, 2007
12 oz. bottle. Black with tan head. Rich aroma of malt, coffee, caramel and toffee. Coffee, charcoal, raisins in the flavor with some citrusy hops. Creamy mouthfeel. Very rich and pleasant. Some bottles have been much hoppier than this one.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 12/20
CapFlu (3767) - Victoria, British Columbia, CANADA - JUL 4, 2003
(Bottle) Pours a near black body with a medium, almond head. Faint aroma of malt and cocoa. Flavour of chocolate with molasses and creamy fruity finish. Nice.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
marcus (3763) - Sacramento, California, USA - DEC 3, 2009
I can’t believe I have never rated this beer, since it is one of my favorite porters. It pours opaque brown with a very nice fluffy tan head and an enticing chocolate and treacle aroma. There is a hearty roasted malt flavor some carbonation, a bit of chocolate and a lot of dark molasses. This is a real porter.


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