 DeadGuyFrank (347), http://westchesterbeer.com, USA
Feb 10, 2007 Updated: Aug 14, 2007
Anchor Porter is not just great, but something that brewers should take note of, a prime example of why craft brewing in America is as great as it is.
When you look at the bottle, it appears frivolously austere, serious but unorthodox. The label appears to be from a generation ago, which invites you to taste a brew from a time when craft beer was the only beer available.
The porter is rich tasting, with subtle hints of chocolate and strongly roasted malted barley flavor. It is slightly carbonated with just a dash of sweetness; pouring a creamy beige head and hints of bitterness. It is solid and noble, just as the bottle shows.
Anchor Porter is the kind of beer you see on a menu at a neighborhood restaurant and recommend to friend who is looking for something other than Guinness.
LawBadger (6), Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
does not count  Nov 29, 2008 From bottle: Pours a dark brown that is almost black. Has a thick, creamy, tan head. Aroma is of malt and caramel/chocolate. Tastes of malt, caramel, chocolate, and brown sugar. Slight bittersweet finish with hints of some type of fruit and vanilla. Overall a very good beer.
kosko20 (199), Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Solid all around porter. Pour is black with a thick, creamy off white tanish head. Roasted malts, caramel, dried fruits, and some toast give the aroma and flavors. Very easy to drink.
beerheart (232), Erie, Colorado, USA
Nov 28, 2008 Pours a dark brown with a tan head. Roasted malts, molasses, some dried fruit. Brown sugar.
hombrepalo (545), Chicago, Illinois, USA
Nov 26, 2008 12 oz bottle. Solid Porter! Poured a dark ass brown with light brown head. Scent of roasted malts, molasses, chocolate, carmel and some fruit. Taste is soft with a heavy roasty taste and chocaolate/carmel malt finish. Overall a nice brew. Nothing over the top with this one.
jimmack34 (161), Ohio, USA
Nov 21, 2008 Bottle. Pours dark brown almost balck, with some amber in there as well. Head is creamy tan, thick and long lasting. Smells roasty, sweet, and carmely. Tastes deep and roasted, sweet with some fruitiness. Chocolate, raisin, carmel, coffee, vanilla, and plum are present, but not overly done. Some tastes of pine hops are barely present, but come out more as the beer gets warmer. Strong alcohol flavor is also present. Very good.
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