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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 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
mike mcneil (660) - St Augustine, Florida, USA - DEC 28, 2000
I’m also a big fan of Porters. To me this is one of the best domestic Porters made. Its overall presentation is is fairly aggressive and well balanced with a rich chocolate malt nose and flavor. Creamy mouthfeel with thick long-lasting head. Has somewhat of a port wine taste in the background similar to Sam Smith’s Taddy Porter. Good stuff!

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
johnson2020 (79) - Canton, Michigan, USA - SEP 7, 2001
Beautiful black color and a creamy head. Nice sweet/bitter balance. Drink on the slightly warmer side.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
jayme9874 (756) - Hamburg, New York, USA - JUN 28, 2002
Almost completly black, head was short lived which suprised me. Nice chocolate malt nose, maybe a hint of coffee. Taste is pretty much the same. Starts off with smooth black and chocolate malt, full bodied. Finishes with some hop bitterness and some roasty notes. Damn smooth all the way through...the best porter I have tried.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Admiral (524) - Schnecksville, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 17, 2002
Roasty. Deep. Another great beer from Anchor, equally good at room temperature and chilled, just excellent in general.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Ida7999 (105) - Milford, Massachusetts, USA - FEB 22, 2003
- deep, dark brown color with a light red toffee colored hue, light head, aroma is of bitter, roasted malt mixed with hops, light coffee/mocha aromas as well; rich roasted malt flavor, nice texture, a mix of sweetness – chocolate, and bitter roasted malt and hops

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
mwsf (360) - San Francisco, California, USA - OCT 25, 2002
Deep, dark mahogany color. Large creamy head. Big chocolate aroma with some hops in the background. Light bitterness. Full malt flavor. Chocolate flavor dominates. Creamy. Nice!

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
BoomerSooner (17) - Norman, Oklahoma, USA - MAR 25, 2005
Opened it up and a plesant smell of bannanas hit me. Poured jet black. This stuff is delicious.

4.3
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
dogfishho (198) - Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA - DEC 18, 2006
Roasty malts weigh heavy on the aroma from this slightly brownish black porter. A light caramel head with large bubbles reduces quickly. The flavor is rich, creamy, lightly roasty, and filled with a mild bittersweet caramel/coffee flavor. Fairly complex and very tasty. The mouthfeel is creamy smooth and has a long finish. Overall a great porter.


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