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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 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 16/20
biggmike (480) - Hattiesburg, Mississippi, USA - AUG 19, 2006
UPDATED: FEB 18, 2008 I absolutely love this beer. Pours with a dark tan head with aroma of chocolate/coffee. Smooth, with the proper amount of carbonation. A must for any porter drinker and one of my favorite porters.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
troopie (1557) - Munchen an der Willamette, Oregon, USA - FEB 12, 2007
Black with tan head. Much lacing. Aroma of chocolate, malt and hops. Flavour of malt, chocolate caramel and toffee. Hoppy finish

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
CelticBrew (744) - The Crystal Coast, North Carolina, USA - OCT 18, 2006
Flavorful and dark. Taste rich and creamy...smooth is a good word. Definatley taste the barley, which I enjoy. Not bad for an almost commercial brew.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 18/20
DJC (238) - USA - OCT 29, 2006
This truly is an exceptional beer. Beautiful color, and an impressive head to match. Aroma is of toffee/coffee, and the flavor profile is a pleasant, heightened extension of that. Anchor Brewing can, and should, be very proud of this one.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
miket25 (24) - USA - FEB 10, 2007
I really like this beer. Nice deep dark color, smooth feel and great taste. Nice overtones of chocolate taste and roasted malts.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Quake1028 (633) - Tampa, Florida, USA - DEC 18, 2007
12oz bottle from Degarth. Dark brown pour with only very slight hints at some red throughout. Creamy, bubbly dark tan head that is mostly lasting, and leaves a thick layer of foam. Spotty drip lacing. Dark vinous fruits, raisins, figs, tobacco, chocolate and molasses. Also get a sense of boozy soaked fruit bread or something similar. Also a bit of a sour twang, presumably from the hops. My only complaint is I wish the aroma was a little more up front, but that’s a small nitpick. Tons of roasted and charred malts on the fore, then segueing into sweet malts and chocolate, and a healthy dose of molasses. Sugary sweetness at the very end of the swallow, along with some ripe dark fruits. Very smooth, lightly creamy mouthfeel. Medium astringency, but very easily drinkable. Finish is in turns roasty, lightly bitter, sweet and slightly tart. Phenomenal, and the first thing Degarth ever told me the truth about.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
BeerBellyOSU (47) - Columbus, Ohio, USA - MAR 4, 2007
Inky black, caramel colored head. Wonderful malty aroma, smells like dried fruit and chocolate. Mmmm, very tasty, choclate to start, with a nice bitter hop finish.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Skeegle (566) - Maryland, USA - NOV 17, 2007
UPDATED: JUL 31, 2009 Wow, I was shocked with this beer becuase you can find it anywhere. It has so much chocolate in it. The mouthfeel is the best I’ve ever tasted in any beer.


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