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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.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
scraff (2118) - Baltimore, Maryland, USA - APR 1, 2005
Can’t believe I haven’t touched this brew in years. What’s wrong with me!? Pitch black, thick tan creamy head. To me anyway, the nose was very Belgian like with buttery ripe dark fruits and sweet roasted chocolate leading the way. A great roasted malt flavor is intermingled nicely with the dark fruitiness, with the back end kicking in the Anchor hop bitterness. Just great balance. Medium bodied, medium carbonation, drying, bittersweet, dark fruit finish. Excellent session porter without a doubt...

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
mds (2115) - Toronto, Ontario, CANADA - DEC 25, 2004
bottle. sweet candyish aroma. black body with a small mocha head that quickly dies off. very sweet flavour as opposed to the very dry Sierra Nevada. this is a very rich and robust porter. long lingering bitter finish. Great stuff.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
BeerLimey (2112) - California, USA - AUG 15, 2001
Is there a theme going on here? Maybe the best porter made in the USA, but them more research is required. Reminds me very much of Sam’s Imperial with its port flavors. Great coffee dryness, teasing chocolate aroma. Anchor Steam made this brewery famous, but this beer is better.

4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
Dorwart (2109) - Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA - JUN 6, 2004
Nice frothy tan head which is nice and creamy on top. Great aroma with roasted malts, molasses, chocolate and even a bit of dough. Color is a deep, dark brown. Flavor is soft and rich with delicious roasted malts, a touch of caramel, some dark chocolate and a hint of hops. Finish is a littel dry but creamy and smooth. A very good porter.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
adrian910ss (2107) - philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA - NOV 17, 2005
Pours a black color with a small beige lacing for a head. Aroma is malty with roasted coffee overtones. Flavor is malty with roasted coffee and dark chocolate taste. Excellent porter.

4.5
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
pilsnerrogge (2107) - Finspång, SWEDEN - JAN 11, 2004
Dark (almost black) ruby color. Tan, fluffy head. Nice aroma of marshmallow and liquorice. Roasty, sweet malt-flavour. Big bitterness with an espresso-dry finish but still very smooth and drinkable.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
mjg74 (2106) - La Mesa, California, USA - AUG 26, 2004
Pours dark in color, with hints of amber when held to the light. Slight roasty/caramel aroma. Very smooth. Not overpowering. A slight nutty/coffee flavor. A little roasty up front but finishes with a strong roasted flavor.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
BelgianBeerGal (2104) - Dayton Area, Ohio, USA - SEP 30, 2007
Bottled. Poured a very dark brown color with a nice, stable tan head. Aroma was roasted nuts. Very creamy flavor with hints of sweetened chocolate. Very nice porter.


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