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RATINGS: 2131   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 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
madsberg (7300) - Søborg, DENMARK - NOV 8, 2002
Very nice colour. Almost black, with a light brown creamy head. Aroma of coffee and alcahol and hints of chocolate and spices. The flavour is roasted and have notes of coffee, chocolate, burned almonds and spices. Complex and challenging. Has an excellent aftertaste of bitter chocolate, and in the dying stages i have some apple notes. This is a great porter.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
cAPSLOCK (154) - Dallas, Texas, USA - AUG 8, 2003
UPDATED: OCT 27, 2006 Boy is this good beer... pours black with a brownish head. Sweet, bitter, huge mouthfeel and a bitter finish. A riskier combination of flavors than other notable porters, and good because of this.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Shag (2229) - Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA - MAR 14, 2003
UPDATED: JUL 29, 2003 This should be the measuring stick for the porter style. Balances the malt and hops out nicely. Good rich chocolate/coffee taste and full bodied. This is just amazing. This has to be a top 5 porter for anyone who enjoys the style!

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Allseeingeye (223) - Vero Beach, Florida, USA - OCT 24, 2002
Black with ruby tones shining through. Excellent espresso smell, i think I smell anise. Head is rolling back to a thin slick of bubbles. Coffee and bitter chocolate flavors. Heavy bodied coffee feel on the palate. Smokey hint on the tongue. Long bitter chocolate finish. Yum! This could be great for breakfast.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
aobecksy (661) - Middle of no where, Ohio, USA - MAY 8, 2003
dark black color, hoppy aroma; nice head with everlasting lacing; taste of dates with creamy texture. Very nice. Shared a warm six pack with an ecletic few in the wee hours of the first spring morning after a slight rain fall. we all agreed: very nice, very nice indeed.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
SpockTheater (49) - Louisiana, USA - NOV 29, 2002
Yum. Best porter I’ve tried. Really great roasty taste, full body, and LONG palate. Should almost be considered a stout. Oh..also thick and creamy.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
BeerSlacker (34) - Ontario, CANADA - SEP 28, 2003
Opaque, dark brown hue. Tan, creamy head with good retention. Caramel nose leads to nutty body with cherry notes. Dry finish. Outstanding beer.

4.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
FtWorthBrew (105) - Fort Worth, Texas, USA - NOV 29, 2004
Second Great Anchor beer I’ve tried. Pours Dark Black. Smells foody and savory. Starts coffee laced with fruit, resolves to seasame seeds and malt. Yummy


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