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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 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
robertsreality (2460) - Minnesota, USA - JUN 11, 2004
Dark, espresso, chocolate..roasted. Distinct hit. Dark color. Wonderful Porter.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Finn (2459) - Tromsø, NORWAY - NOV 18, 2005
Very good looking - with a nice brownish head leaving filigree on the glass. A porter full of taste with coffee and chocolate in the foreground. A lasting aftertaste.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
SamGamgee (2451) - down the whirlpool, California, USA - JAN 1, 2008
UPDATED: JUL 12, 2008 12oz bottle. Black with a small tan head. Acidic, chocolate aroma. The flavor is quite acidic and roasty with chocolate and some alcohol. Bitter, but in an odd way that I cant pinpoint. medium thickness with small carbonation. Something just isn’t clicking for me with this one; its a nice beer, and a good porter, but maybe I’m going through an anti porter stage in my life. (3.2) Rerate: Less acidity and bitterness than my last rating. Quite smooth and sweet, with plenty of chocolate flavors. I would actually like some more bitterness or roasty flavor, as the sweetness kinda runs with it. A nice porter, but by number two it gets to be a bit much in the sweet department.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Walt (2448) - Austin, Texas, USA - AUG 5, 2004
Dark brown almost black...smells of coffee...tastes of burnt coffee then just bitter...finishes very smooth and softly...definately a more complex porter of your widely available porters...

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
hayduke (2445) - Eureka, California, USA - DEC 12, 2006
12 oz bottle. Poured dark black with small tan head. Big nose of chocolate and coffee. Rich mouthfeel. Flavor is rich of chocolate and burnt malts. Very nice hoppy finish. An excellent porter.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
arminjewell (2444) - Parker, Colorado, USA - NOV 5, 2009
An above average porter, pours nice and black with a nose of smoke and chocolate. A nice malty start with some hop bitterness makes this a classic example of the style, just nothing very outstanding about it.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
thegreenrooster (2438) - St.louis, Missouri, USA - APR 3, 2004
UPDATED: JUL 10, 2004 Pours a deep dark black. No light gets through it. No real head or aroma. Flavor is a musty,roasted carmel. There is the usual chocolate and coffee flavors here which stand out quite strong. Very good and excellent lacing.

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
YogiBeera (2436) - Hamburg, GERMANY - JUN 22, 2002
Malty beer with hints of coffebeans and caramel! Kicks on the roof of the tongue and nice aftertaste, that lasts very long! Just mmmmmmmhhhhh!


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