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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.

4.8
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
beerdrinker101 (56) - USA - FEB 28, 2006
A very nice mixture of smoke, chocolate, and coffee. This is the best Porter I have tasted.

4.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 20/20
Dynamind69 (29) - San Miguel, California, USA - MAR 5, 2007
UPDATED: MAR 23, 2007 This Porter pours deep black with a huge mocha head.It has a perfect blend of hops robust but not too bitter and balanced well with the malts.It has the flavor of dark chocolate with notes of molasses and black cherries.The nose was exceptional.What really stood out to me was the amazing flavor,a very well brewed Porter,that I will buy again.It has a Palate that will make your mouth water ,like an electric shock on the tongue.Nice effervescence adding to the palate.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
Drink4Satan (666) - Frederick, Maryland, USA - MAR 2, 2007
I love this stuff. It is by far the smoothest porter I’ve ever had. Not overdone on any single flavour. Coffee, molasses, chocolate, malt, and no tartness to be detected. The light brown, fine head looks amazing atop the deep brown body. Buy it if your fan of any beer.

4.8
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 20/20
llcooldave (722) - San Antonio, Texas, USA - NOV 21, 2007
OMG! What a beer... Pours like used motor oil with a caramel colored head. A pleasing sweet brown sugar/molasses aroma. Flavor is a nice roasted malt with a touch or smokiness thrown in for good measure. I don’t know if this is a perfect beer but it comes close to it in my book.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
Wulfstan (509) - California, USA - OCT 3, 2007
UPDATED: JUN 9, 2008 This is an outstanding, rich porter. From a bottle this pours almost black with a hint of deep red. It has a thick, beautiful dark beige head which is creamy and long-lived, and leaves excellent lacing. It is rich and full-bodied, with strong, but smooth, well-balanced, and complex flavour & aroma. Incredibly drinkable yet full of rich flavour and with a smooth, strong finish, it is simply incredible.

4.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
phildorsey (107) - Fort Lewis, Washington, USA - OCT 9, 2009
1 pint 6 oz. Bottle. Pours black with a thick long lasting foamy light-brown head. Fruitty armoa’s control the senses. Taste packs puches of: Smoke, roasted coffee, resin and basement whiffs. Carbination is present but doesn’t control the flavor. Bitterness is minor and the finish is full. Excellant Beer.

4.8
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
Drumboy (8) - Houston, Texas, USA - OCT 13, 2008 does not count
12 oz bottle. Very dark brown with not much of a head and really good flavor. Chocolaty flavor with a nice finish.

4.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 19/20
lmahony199 (52) - Alexandria, Virginia, USA - JUN 18, 2001
A great porter.


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