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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.

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
airen99 (20) - Bellevue, Washington, USA - MAR 1, 2002
I was very surprised by this beer. It has a fantastic and complex flavour. Nose is rather soft, with hints of chocolate and wood. Very nice beer.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Nuffield (3058) - Roseville, Minnesota, USA - SEP 29, 2002
Lovely balance of port and mocha-like flavors. Warm and rich, lovely color, too, although a slightly thin body. Very much won my approval. (on tap, Flying Saucer, Addison, TX)

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
ghostwheel (42) - Hauppauge, New York, USA - MAR 19, 2004
Roasted hops with a hint of coffee. Full bodied and very flavorful. Head pours nice. Deep copper brown color. A great porter! Enjoy!

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
PorterPounder (3944) - Tallahassee, Florida, USA - JUN 11, 2002
UPDATED: DEC 12, 2003 Rerate - Well, this was my very first rating about 18 months ago - still tastes just as great - notice a bit more smooth chocolate flavor and the appearance is deep, dark black. Nice roasty aroma - goes down oh so smooth. No gritty aftertaste Original 4.0 Excellent for a 'mainstream' Porter. Great coffee aftertaste.

4.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
raindog (560) - Evansville, Indiana, USA - FEB 13, 2004
Very dark brown. Firm,creamy,khaki,head. Nice patchy lace. Aromas of malt(tar,roasty),and some leafy hops. Oily,extremely creamy,palate. Great roasty,cocoa,burnt flavors. Bittersweet finish..roasty and sweet. Excellent porter,will buy this more often.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
scraff (2118) - Baltimore, Maryland, USA - APR 1, 2005
Can’t believe I haven’t touched this brew in years. What’s wrong with me!? Pitch black, thick tan creamy head. To me anyway, the nose was very Belgian like with buttery ripe dark fruits and sweet roasted chocolate leading the way. A great roasted malt flavor is intermingled nicely with the dark fruitiness, with the back end kicking in the Anchor hop bitterness. Just great balance. Medium bodied, medium carbonation, drying, bittersweet, dark fruit finish. Excellent session porter without a doubt...

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
MartinT (6150) - Montreal, Quebec, CANADA - JUL 7, 2002
Glory in the form of licorice and chocolate…Stunning deflagration of herbal coffee, anise and roasted malt…Sweet fireworks of fresh hops for an unstoppable Porter celebration…

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Dionysian (39) - Paris, FRANCE - JUL 26, 2002
UPDATED: MAR 6, 2004 Before I rate, Id just like to thank 'krisbierjaeger' for some of the most truly provocative, intense, mind boggling and entertaining reviews I have ever laid eyes upon. That said.. this beer is excellent. Full bodied, smooth, brimming with flavor (almost a sweet coffee taste). Best anchor Ive had, and easily one of the best porters I'll ever have. HUZZAH, what a troglodyte!


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