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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.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
NYHarvey (2153) - New York, New York, USA - JUN 17, 2005
UPDATED: APR 13, 2007 April, FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!! 2007!- Re-Rate. <P> Aroma is stewed raisins, cocoa, chocolate and black licorice. Huge fluffy mocha colored head. Very frothy and lasting. Black body. This beer is just damn close to perfect. Black licorice, cocoa, anise, roast malt and a deceptive alcohol kick. It’s just farking awesome. That is all there is to it. <P> August 21 2006 re-comment <P> Still a freaking benchmark for the style though this time it seemed to have more raisin notes to it. It’s still the freaking bomb as porter goes and it is still pushing the boundaries of the style after all this time. <P> June 12 2006 re-rate <P> Aroma is rich chocolate, brown sugar, raisin and maple syrup. Body is black and holds a slowly diminishing, two finger thick mocha head. Fore is stewed raisins, maple syrup, burnt malts and burnt bitterness. Has a baltic porter feel to it flavor wise. Mouthfeel is perfect for the style. Finishes like a liquid blast of rum raisin bread and chocolate tinged coffee. <P> original rating was 4.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
smith4498 (2150) - Miami, Florida, USA - APR 27, 2008
Pours dark brown with light brown head. Aromas of roasted malts and chocolate. Sweet roasted malt flavor. Full body with minimal carbonation and a slightly dry finish. A very good porter.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
BuckeyeBoy (2138) - Boise, Idaho, USA - MAY 22, 2006
12. oz. Bottle Pours out a nice rich black. topped of with a good tan head. There is a hint of chocolate flavor that is very tasty.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
robinvboyer (2130) - Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, CANADA - DEC 20, 2006
Sweet malt. appareance is bang on. nice full feel to it. very nice porter, one fo the better i’ve had in a while very very nice.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Sparky (2128) - Phoenix, Arizona, USA - JUN 18, 2008
Bottle. Pours an almost opaque black with ruby highlights. Aggressive pour resulted in a 3 finger tan head and great lacing. Nose has some dark fruits, mellow coffee and chocolate aromas. Taste is milk chocolate, prunes and coffee with a powdery cocoa flavor in the finish followed by some hop bite. Medium mouth feel. Good stuff.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Ober (2125) - Bommelerwaard, NETHERLANDS - SEP 13, 2008
A black colored beer, with a big foamy beige head. The aroma of chocolate malts, with coffee and a fruity freshness in the back. The taste of chocolate, coffee, dry bitter, dark fruits like raisins. The aftertaste is dry and long bitter. I like it.

3.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
bager (2121) - Copenhagen N, DENMARK - MAR 9, 2006
Bottle. Very nice porter. Pours almost black. Malty with a faint hoppyness. Dark chocolate ans a bit of coffee.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 14/20
mkobes (2120) - paramus, New Jersey, USA - MAR 31, 2004
Deep dark in color with a nice tan head. Really roasty flavor. Really good. Chocolate and coffee aromas. Smooth in flavor. Great.


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