Anchor Porter

Brewed by Anchor Brewing Company
Style: Porter
San Francisco, California USA

Serve in English pint, Stem glass

great porter. not quite as good as fuller’s but pretty close and cheaper too! lots of roasted malt flavor with some bitter chocolate too. some hops add variety. im very impressed that its this good and only around ten bucks for 6! definitely going to buy this often

Very soft full bodies carbonation that is pleasant in the mouth. Extremely dry roasted complex that is very light on the toffee and chocolate flavors.

Very good porter, well balanced and well made. This beer had a very pronounced raisin taste to it, which was surprisingly pleasant. I will definitely buy this beer again.

Pours like a good porter, coffee black body, thick, healthy beige head. The aroma was definitely dominated by bittersweet chocolate, though you could get some wiffs of roasted malts. However, the taste was more on the malty side. Some bitterness, but then the chocolate flavor somewhat balances it out for a smooth finish. Good amount of thickness, could use a little bit more carbonation though. Not too pricey or heavy, so great drinkability.

Bottle. Dark brown with beige head. Aromas of cocoa, pumpernickel, toast, toffee. Flavors of toffee, cocoa, pumpernickel, toast. Balanced finish. Medium body with soft mouthfeel and moderate carbonation.

Pours a deep dark mahogany with a long lasting tan head. Nose is roasted malts, caramel. Taste is roasted malt, sweet caramel some hints of roasted esspresso and some bitterness. Palate is full body, thick texture, with good carbonation. Finish is bitter sweet caramel malts, with some roasted esspresso. Overall a well balanced and tasty brew.

UPDATED: DEC 18, 2010 Bottle. A - Dark garnet color with a large, foamy, thick, creamy tan head. Good retention that sticks around for awhile. Leaves a nice layer of lace. S - Sweet malt with cocoa and some anise (along with some raisin) aroma gives it a chocolaty and tart aroma. Slightly roasted malt with some caramel. Could be a little stronger, but pretty good. T - Similar to the nose with chocolate, some anise, and some raisin come out along with the roasted, sweet, caramel malt. Some earthy and nutty flavors come out along with a touch of spiciness. Hints of coffee, but fairly faint. Very nice mix of flavors and pretty well balanced. M - Fuller side of medium body with a good level of carbonation. Pretty smooth and creamy. Just gets a touch of a drying feel at the end. D - Very easy to drink porter with a nice mix of flavors that is well balanced. Keeps me wanting to drink more. Notes: A very nice porter with mixes of cocoa, anise, raisin, nutty, earthy, and caramel malt flavors. Sweet, tart, spicy, and roasted tones all come in and out. Might not be world class, but a great beer for a good price. Recommend picking one up.

Poured from 16 oz bottle into nonic pint. Appearance: Strong coffee black color with a hint of clarity at the very edge. Thick, rich, caramel colored head that leaves heavy lacing on the sides of the glass. Smell: Fragrance of rum, dates, and some yeast. However, it most strongly smells of molasses. Taste: There is a strong backbone of what tastes like Steen’s Pure Cane syrup or molasses in this one. It’s sweet, but there are enough hops to really make it balanced. Not cloying at all. Some roasted/smoky character slips into the background too. Mouthfeel: Bold, frothy carbonation that goes down without being too thick. Medium feel to it. Drinkability: Not overly strong or thick. Thin enough to guzzle, but thick enough to sip. Quite a tasty porter.