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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.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
biz82 (1328) - austin, Texas, USA - DEC 5, 2004
Chocolate and vanilla aroma with caramel and fruit. Dark, dark brown in color with a beautiful dense tan head. Appetizing flavors of malt, caramel, coffee, chocolate, cola. Super rich in body. Finishes with a unique wine like quality and nice hop bite. One of the best porters in the world.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 19/20
MarkBarnes (329) - Waterville, New York, USA - MAR 18, 2006
Mar. 18, 2006; 12 oz. bottle

First impression: Wow! This is quite something. Black, full, vaguely-fruity aroma. An extraordinarily well-balanced and flavorful cascade of chocolate, coffee, caramel & malts (not to mention hops) overwhelm the senses.

Hands down, the best porter I’ve had the pleasure to sample, and right up there with any brew I’ve rated here over the past 18 months. Just wish I had more than one bottle on hand!

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BeerBiker (1412) - Odense, DENMARK - SEP 11, 2006
[Drauhgt at Tatoverede Enke] So smooth and wellbalanced that I can drink it for hours. One of my favorite beers, which I always buy more than one of.

4.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
SwedeDog (364) - Windsor, Connecticut, USA - JAN 9, 2007
Bottle. Damn, the more Anchor I have, the more I love them. This is just a classic looking porter. Deep mahogany with a perfect sized head and the perfect consistency. Not too thick, not too seltzery. Nice aroma of dark chocolate and hops. Doesn’t sound like they’d go together, but, who knew?! Great roasty, earthy, almost gritty mouthfeel. One sip is loaded with baker’s chocolate, the next milk chocolate, but it never gets close to cloying. Excellent porter

4.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
TrevorFloyd (309) - Connecticut, USA - NOV 28, 2005
An amazingly well balanced porter. Richly flavored with malted chocolate, light coffee, and something even creamier. The body is full and thick but not cloying, in fact it feels remarkably light and creamy on the tongue despite how full it is. Its almost impossible not to chase one sip with another.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
awebster (165) - Knoxville, Tennessee, USA - OCT 31, 2005
A very good porter. Rich, dark, thick, and full-bodied. Great malt expression. Creamy and pleasing.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
mbeem (104) - New Hope, Alabama, USA - DEC 21, 2006
Still, in my opinion the best porter available! Period!! Pours black as night with a one-finger tan head. Nose of roasted malts and hints of caramel. Deliciously malty on the tongue with a good balancing bitter that reminds one of espresso or perhaps baker’s chocolate. Incredibly drinkable! Will always be one of my favorites!

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
burpfrank (299) - carpinteria, California, USA - JUL 2, 2006
This had a dark brown-black color.Aroma was biting malty.Head nice long lasting with deep maly look.Tasted like a stout.I liked this better than the Island brew and the Santa Barbara brewing co. stouts I tried.Had a biting almost green olive taste to it.I didn’t really like the taste ,but I know it is good.I might buy again.


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