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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.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
nick76 (3461) - Tampa, Florida, USA - JUN 16, 2005
Very nice and quite unique. Lots of deeply roasted caramel malt flavor along with raisins, chocolate, and coffee. I agree with those that think its more like a stout than a porter. It has a nice sweet aroma and bittersweet chocolate finish as well.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Jukkabro (3457) - Tampere, FINLAND - SEP 30, 2004
UPDATED: JAN 20, 2007 (Rerate, prev 9-4-8-4-16) Almost black colored, brown head vanished quickly. Rich and roasted porter aroma, with notes of sweetness, fruitiness, berries and chocolate. Medium bodied, dry ending with lasting bitterness. Chocolate flavor with strong roasted coffee, aftertaste is very lasting with coffee, berries and sweetness. Maybe too sweet for my taste, still excellent porter.

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
jtclockwork (3433) - , New Jersey, USA - MAY 12, 2010
Pours a very nice black with fingernail length tan head. Nose is baker’s chocolate and lightly smoked wood. Taste is much the same. A little crisp. Rated 6/29/02

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
GT2 (3428) - Washington DC, USA - MAY 8, 2008
UPDATED: FEB 26, 2009 Fairly large head, very deep red color, and the foam settles to a nice level that keeps for the entirety of the glass. Licorice, mocha aroma. Taste is not too bitter: almost like unsweetened chocolate with some brown sugar. Easy to drink- could put a few of these away in one sitting. Rich and not too heavy- awesome.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
altonbrownd (3419) - Brussels, BELGIUM - MAR 3, 2007
Bottle at Boom Chicago, Amsterdam. Excellent. Very syrupy and dark. Oaky colour with luscious texture. Distinct Anchor taste of chocolate and coffee. A real pleasure.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
beerbuzzmontreal (3412) - Montreal, Quebec, CANADA - MAY 20, 2004
Medium, fugaceous, light brown head. Brown color with some red hues. Sweet, malty, chocolate aroma, almost milk chocolate. Very rich chocolate/coacoa flavor with some roastiness. Slightly bitter after-taste. Powdery mouthfeel. Rich, intense, I love this beer !

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
JK (3398) - Uptown, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - DEC 7, 2003
Mild aroma of coffee and malt. Black with a small head. Flavors of coffee, chocolate, smoke. Medium to full bodied. good.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
decaturstevo (3386) - decatur, Tennessee, USA - AUG 15, 2006
A very dark pour that you can’t see through when you hold it up to the light. An aroma of sweet roasted malt, raisins, and alcohol. I know at 5.6 it should not come through but it did. A crisp clean flavor for a porter nice maltliness. A nice smooth rich palate with a good bitter finish. A very good beer. If it were just a little sweeter it would have been great for me.


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