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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.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
mjmurphy2 (85) - Madison, Wisconsin, USA - NOV 4, 2002
Creamy and smooth. A really top notch, mild porter.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
gws57 (1231) - Saint Charles, Illinois, USA - MAY 1, 2006
Had this one bottled. Wow. Completely opaque, thick black pour with a thick, dark tan head, nose of orange, clove, caramel and coffee, with notes of chocolate, cherries and baked bread. Wow.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Aesir (130) - Tustin, California, USA - AUG 20, 2002
UPDATED: NOV 20, 2003 Dark frothy head, very dark color, and good amount of carbonation. An excellent porter with a long roasted, burnt aftertaste. Drinking one of these is almost as fun as DANCING!

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
TheBeerGod (3960) - Newport News, Virginia, USA - AUG 5, 2002
UPDATED: NOV 18, 2004 Great porter. Dark brown body with a fluffy brown head. Chocolate and coffee notes throughout. Not as rich as I would have liked, but still Anchor’s best beer.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
slinkymello (137) - Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA - AUG 15, 2002
great porter; wonderful malt flavor and the slight hoppiness that isn’t overpowering is exquisite. i love this brewer

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
Braudog (4473) - Hampton, Virginia, USA - JAN 7, 2007
Poured a midnight red with a standard head. Nice little aroma, reminding me of a neighborhood coffee shop. Flavor is magnificent coffee, toffee, and dark baked fruits. Excellent porter. (#2643, 1/7/07)

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
ARMed (524) - Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA - AUG 30, 2002
A staple porter with ambiguous hints of bitter hops. Smooth and silky. Excellent close that last forever! Color is deep dark brown. Edges when held in light have a deep dark amber red hue. Tremendous porter.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
skierguy99 (8) - Minnesota, USA - DEC 9, 2002 does not count
dark and heavy...lots fo good different flavor but kind of weak on the alcohol


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