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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 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 20/20
austinpowers (2827) - New York, New York, USA - JUL 25, 2002
A terrific porter, as porters go. A touch sweet. Roasted malt is present, as it should be. Hint of bitterness in the aftertaste. Cute bottle.

4.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
IslandHaole (1053) - Yokosuka-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken, JAPAN - JUL 19, 2002
UPDATED: MAR 20, 2005 A wonderful classic Porter. Dark, well balanced. I can’t wait to get back to SF for a visit and try this on tap! Re-rate: 3/20/05 It’s been two and a half years from my last sip of this wonderful Porter. Time hasn’t changed my mind, it’s still a great beer. Rich molasses, a touch of soy sauce and traces of smoke with a floral hoppy bitterness all combine to make a wonderful thick chewey beer. I do like this very much!

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
aracauna (2649) - Georgia, USA - MAR 18, 2002
My first Porter and it definitely encouraged me to try more.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
zenbrew99 (20) - USA - APR 27, 2002
This is a great porter. Good beer with meals. Nice coffee taste. Good head.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
dirtymike (2016) - Manchester, New Hampshire, USA - MAY 13, 2002
Rich,sweet, with coffee and chocolate notes.I buy it when I see it.

4.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
DanielBrown (2583) - Birmingham (via Leicester), West Midlands, ENGLAND - FEB 9, 2004
Bottle from Rai Wines, Harborne, Birmingham. Little aroma, but some choc. Jet black and a nice beige head, displaying a rocky personality. Amazing, fabulous smooth coffe cream taste. This is a brilliant, rounded pint - sweet smooth, creamy, balanced. All the flavours are in there, and there is a nice hint of bitterness in the mouthfeel. Top notch.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Kinz (2694) - Glen Allen, Virginia, USA - NOV 1, 2007
Another of those staples from back in the dark ages taht I haven’t had in years. Shame too, because this was actually a bit better than I remember it. Pours black, creamy tan head. Aroma is molasses and malts. Flavor pretty much matches, but it is thick, rich, and just plain satisfying. Hops balance out at the very end. Great brew, not doing it justice here.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
god (18) - Tucson, Arizona, USA - APR 24, 2004
It was voted number 1 porter at our local beer shop as voted by the patrons. Smells like chocolate cheesecake from Schlotsky's deli. Dark and rich. Slightly alkaline yet not bitter at all. Seemingly foamy going down yet very pleasing and smooth to swallow. Goes well with many foods. Being more food than drink, this one will fill you up. I recommend this beer highly.


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