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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.

3.8
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
illinismitty (2239) - Nashville, Tennessee, USA - APR 26, 2006
Bottle at Stuff Yer Face. Pours dark with thin brown head. Faint aroma of dark roasted malt and dark fruit. One of the richest of all the porters I have had thus far. Flavor very heavy with molasses and raisens, and finishes semi dry with some mild bitterness. Damn good.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
alexsdad06 (2230) - Ohio, USA - AUG 15, 2008
12 oz. bottle. Pours dark brown with a large creamy beige head. The aroma is chocolate, barley, slight roast, and dark fruit. The flavor has creamy semi sweet chocolate, cocoa, dark fruit, anise, and a nice touch of bitterness in the finish. Medium bodied, smooth, very enjoyable. Nothing is over the top, just a well crafted porter

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Shag (2229) - Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA - MAR 14, 2003
UPDATED: JUL 29, 2003 This should be the measuring stick for the porter style. Balances the malt and hops out nicely. Good rich chocolate/coffee taste and full bodied. This is just amazing. This has to be a top 5 porter for anyone who enjoys the style!

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
rudolf (2229) - Buffalo, New York, USA - JAN 4, 2004
Pours very black with a craggy head. Sweet, malty nose with just a hint of chocolate. Very sweet chocolate and coffee taste. Nice body

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
jeremytoni (2225) - Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA - NOV 20, 2008
From a bottle poured dark brown/black with a small head. Nice toasted malty flavor with a quick finish.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
dchmela (2218) - Orlando, Florida, USA - JUN 7, 2007
Pours black with a quickly dissapating head. Coffee and roasted malt in the nose. Very well balanced taste. Not heavy, very easy drink for such a dark beer. Nice amount of malt and hops, not an extreme beer. This is a really well crafted beer from on of the best breweries.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
HonkeyBra (2217) - Lemont, Illinois, USA - APR 12, 2008
Pours pitch black with a nice milk chocolate colored head. The beer looks great. The aroma is chocolate, burnt malt, some coffee. The taste is the same, chocolate and coffee very well-balanced. Mouthfeel is perfect for a porter. I admire Anchor, because you can tell they put a lot into their beers. Always a good choice.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
redlight (2209) - Winter Park, Florida, USA - JUN 11, 2009
bottle at redlight redlight. Creamy vanilla and chocolate on the nose. Pours black with a thin off white head. Smooth chocolatey flavors with hints of coffee, creamy vanilla mouthfeel, very smooth, This is an excellent porter!


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