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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.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
rosenbergh (3145) - Helsinki, FINLAND - NOV 11, 2011
355 ml bottle. From bierzwerg.de.
Black colour with average size creamy tan head. Roasted malt, mild coffee, dark fruits and mild hoppiness in aroma. Flavour is roasted malt, some sweetness, mild coffee, dark chocolate and dark fruitiness. Very nice traditional Porter.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
rauchbier (3135) - Isle Of Beer, Lincolnshire, ENGLAND - JAN 25, 2002
Coffee chocolate and roast barley aromas, head didnt last long but looked good while it was there. Tasted like an alcoholic Dandelion & Burdock with a dry finish.

2.7
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
charlotte (3126) - rødovre, DENMARK - OCT 3, 2007
Black with large beige head.Slight rosted aroma still mild,with note of coffee and raisin.Smooth mouth feels,but just to thin to be a great porter.

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Aubrey (3125) - Bellingham, Washington, USA - MAY 6, 2000
Roasted, toasted, rich, bitter, & chewy, with just the right hint of chocolate aroma. Strong mouthfeel. I love the burnt flavor! Abstractly intricate ’Brussels Lace’ patterns form on the inside of the glass. Not too overly sweet like many porters. What a great beer!

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
adnielsen (3102) - Denver, Colorado, USA - DEC 13, 2011
Bottle @ home. I haven’t had this in ages, so I’m pretty pumped to finally try it again. Deep brown/black appearance with a creamy, brown head with great retention. Roasty, chocolate malty, light smoke, a touch woody, light espresso, chocolate aroma. Creamy mouth feel. Quite roasty chocolate malty, moderate espresso, somewhat burnt, lightly smoky (more so on the finish), light caramel, chocolate flavor. A touch burnt, smoky, roasty chocolate malty aftertaste. Easily drinking tasty beer.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
FlacoAlto (3086) - Tucson, Arizona, USA - MAR 2, 2004
Pours a black color and is topped by a thick, creamy, paper-grocery-bag brown colored head. Sweet roasted malt, molasses, coffee, and chocolate aromas emanate from my glass. A medium level of body and a fruity sweetness marry well with the other flavors that are in the beer. Roasted notes are here but somewhat subdued, notes of chocolate, and lots of dark fruit are here as well. A very well integrated porter that I can always count on and enjoy. Early on this was one of the best porters out there, and it still can hold its own against today’s contenders for the porter crown.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Aurelius (3077) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - NOV 28, 2001
Roasty patent malt bitter flavor, not too sweet. Perfect appearance, grainy tan head. Palate could be a little thicker. This is an almost ideal beer with chili dogs & chips, BTW.

3.9
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
puzzl (3071) - New York, New York, USA - JUL 9, 2005
Poured a deep black with a nice thick, tan head. Great, full, round aroma with cherry, strawberry, hearts of palm, mocha, a little chocolate, and an enveloping aroma that I recognize but can’t pin down and its driving me nuts. Nice robust, malty, smokey flavor that was great but unfortunately had a very watery, cat piss finish that really ended up bogging down an otherwise great beer.


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