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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.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
eaglefan538 (2726) - Wilmington, Delaware, USA - JUN 2, 2006
Very nice porter. Pour was typical of a stout with a head that was maybe subpar (but nice lacing). Aroma was raisin like with some light coffee. Flavor was somewhat sweet: maple, raisins, with a touch of coffee. Burnt flavors were nearly absent and the hops were only noticeable in the aftertaste (nicely done, since I don’t like strong hops in my stouts). Mouthfeel was heavy but smooth and enjoyable. I’ll come back to this one again.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
stouby (2725) - Holbæk, DENMARK - JAN 6, 2005
UPDATED: OCT 3, 2005 Bottle, at No. 5. Earlier 3.1 for: Draught, at Rover. Black with a taste of burnt malt and licorice. Nice bitterness. Draught, oily and flat.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Silphium (2711) - East Lansing, Michigan, USA - APR 30, 2003
I realized, after tasting another Anchor Porter tonight, that this beer reminds me quite a bit of Mackeson XXX Stout. Its smooth, relatively thin body is dominated by complex malts. If you like sweet porters, you will like Anchor (I also recommend Arcadia London Porter). This is one of my favorite porters, a beer to be reckoned with (for all who dare challenge its rank).

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
tupalev (2708) - Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA - DEC 3, 2005
Again, Blankboy to the rescue, as I just got back from San Fran and saw this at quite a few places on tap - but ignored it, as I was sure I rated it. D’oh! Good thing I was lucky enough to share the bottle now to make up for it. Black with red hues, bubbly tan head. Strong roasted aroma with coffee bean hints. Sweet as well. Very strong flavourful roast in taste. Sweet and hops and coffee linger. This is an excellent sweet porter, almost Baltic like. Excellent.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
boFNjackson (2705) - Portland, Oregon, USA - JUN 5, 2007
Bottle... This is a really solid porter. Poured a deep black hue with a frothy, light brown head. Aroma of hazelnuts, roasted malt and chocolare. Silky yet well carbonated palate with flavors of choclate, nuts, malt and barley, dry hops and a nice, fresh finish. This is the poster boy for porters.

4.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Volgon (2698) - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA - JUN 28, 2002
A superb porter. Wonderful chocolate taste (and aftertaste). Goes down so smooth I could drink this all night.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Kinz (2694) - Glen Allen, Virginia, USA - NOV 1, 2007
Another of those staples from back in the dark ages taht I haven’t had in years. Shame too, because this was actually a bit better than I remember it. Pours black, creamy tan head. Aroma is molasses and malts. Flavor pretty much matches, but it is thick, rich, and just plain satisfying. Hops balance out at the very end. Great brew, not doing it justice here.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
cbkschubert (2685) - Cochise Co., Arizona, USA - APR 28, 2006
Very dark brown color with a good light tan head. LIght roasted malt flavor and aroma. Mild bitterness. Medium body. A decent beer. Easy to drink.


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