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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.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 13/20
Benzai (2296) - Oirschot, NETHERLANDS - JUL 19, 2011
This beer didn’t stand out in my opinion. Standard black porter color, not much smell, average taste and decent mouthfeel.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
tkrjukoff (2284) - SWEDEN - MAR 13, 2010
Lovely deep black color, Wow. Thick and creamy head and a welcoming aroma when getting the first sip. A bit sweet and rosted malty aroma that lasts long with nice hoppy touch.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
gunnar (2277) - Sandnes, NORWAY - APR 4, 2009
Bottle @ Henriks øl og vinstue, Bergen. Pours almost pitch black, with a generous creamy tan head. Caramelly aroma with strong coffee scent. The taste is mild, caramel with some coffee and chocolate.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Geiserich (2276) - Vienna, AUSTRIA - MAY 19, 2011
Bottled: MCreamy off-white head, black color. Aroma is full of molasse, caramel, hints of banana. Flavor is light sourly, caramelic, ripe bananas, candies and roasted malt. Finish with roasted malts.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
rederic (2269) - montréal, Quebec, CANADA - SEP 30, 2009
22oz bottle, dark brown color, with a thick creamy tan-colored head, mild toasted, biscuity, roasted, chocolate malt nose, with a light mochaish, cookie dough, brown chocolatey accent, with some licorice, molasses, cocoa notes and with a faint dark dried fruity, raisiny, pruney, figgy aroma follows through on a medium-bodied palate with a nice mild toasted, roasted, chocolate malt, faint mochaish character with some molasses, licorice, dark chocolate, coffee bean, burnt toast flavours, with a light cookie dough, toffee, brown sugar accent, leading towards a molasses, dark chocolatey, roasty bitterness finish.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Pigfoot (2266) - Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA - APR 17, 2004
Jet-black color, with a tight cocoa/creamy tan head. Aroma is a roasty delight: coffee, chocolate, nuts. Deep, rich, satisfying. Terrific initial grit on the palate, a torrent of beautiful bitterness braces the tongue, but it's smooth sailing all the way down. Full body, rewarding flavor, fat malt, and just sweet enough. Texture smooths out and the large portion of this drink is an easy-going, fully flavored ride. While I love bolder and brasher stuff, Anchor Porter just about acheives perfection, and the happiness that ensues when it's flavors flood my mouth and spread my smile out wide confirm that thought.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
17thfloor (2265) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - MAY 18, 2007
Pours like a cola, medium tan head. Flavor hints at smoked malt but is really dominated by chocolate ( something more expected in a stout than a porter). Pretty darn drinkable...

4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Mads Langtved (2246) - Copenhagen K, DENMARK - JAN 9, 2003
Very good. Strong coffee notes in the aroma, nice head. Rather bitter, but sweet at the same time. Very full-bodied amd powerful in spite of the rather weak alcohol content.


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