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RATINGS: 2131   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.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
blipp (3600) - Newark, New Jersey, USA - JAN 28, 2008
Bottle. Pours very dark brown with a beige head. Smokey and roasted malt nose with caramel and coffee notes. Medium/full body. Flavor is dominated by the roasted malt. Also notes of sweet caramel and coffee. Nice balanced finish. Very enjoyable.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
FrankJohansen (3592) - Sabro, DENMARK - DEC 18, 2005
Black colour with a medium mostly lasting head. Aroma of coffee and sweet chocolate. Taste is dominated by the coffee. Great fullbodied beer.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Leighton (3591) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - NOV 20, 2010
Draft at Euston Tap. Pours dark brown with a thick, beige head. Brown sugar and caramel malts in the nose. Fairly sweet flavor, lots of dark malts, slight minerality, plenty more caramel and brown sugar, along with light, earthy bitters. Medium bodied with fine to average carbonation. The finish is sweet, faintly roasty, with lightly sticky hops, mild mocha. Pretty excellent overall.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
SledgeJr (3579) - Omaha, Nebraska, USA - MAR 27, 2004
Delightful porter. Rich backbone malt with excellent lace on tap. Hop character strong, but not overpowering. Savory at room temperature.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
ClarkVV (3578) - Allston, Massachusetts, USA - JUL 10, 2002
UPDATED: JUL 23, 2003 had the bottle. So sour and bitter. Like an extra dark roast coffee. I like it alot, takes some getting used to, but not many complaints about it. very very strong and dark beer.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
womencantsail (3572) - Home of Rebecca Black, California, USA - JAN 1, 2011
A: The pour is a dark brown color with a finger of mocha colored head that recedes after a short while. S: Nose is quite roasty with some bitter dark chocolate notes. There’s a touch of nuttiness along with licorice, toffee, and even a bit of sweetness. T: Some bitterness up front with plenty of roasted malts, coffee, and bitter dark chocolate. There’s a touch of licorice to go with some dark molasses sort of flavors. M: The body is medium with a moderate to high level of carbonation. D: Pretty damn easy to drink and enjoyable porter, here. I’d gladly drink this beer again.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
drowland (3568) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - AUG 22, 2009
A solid brew from a solid brewery. Good porter leveled with chocolate and hops.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 14/20
mar (3547) - Dallas, Texas, USA - AUG 12, 2007
UPDATED: JAN 2, 2008 little bit of a caramel smell and a roasted malt scent. tasted very good and has gotten me interested in trying porters.


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