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Anchor Porter

Anchor Porter

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A Porter brewed by
Anchor Brewing Company

San Francisco, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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15283.87/5.03.87/5.05.6%98 English pint, Stem glass P  Stats

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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.

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 Vas19 (214), Maryland, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/57/104/516/20

Mar 22, 2008  
Deep black color, thick tan head. Roasted malt aroma. There is a strong sweetness with a nice roasted malt flavor to balance it out. Very smooth, maybe a tad too light, but a good beer.

 ucusty (1062), Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/514/20
Sep 4, 2008  
Dark brown pour, tan head, spotty lace. Thick bodied. Chocolate and coffee, combined with a roasty finish


uselesslogic (2), , Iowa, USA
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4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/518/20
Sep 4, 2008  
I was surprised at how dark and thick this beer poured. With its thick flow to its brown head, this resembled a coffee stout more than a porter in appearance. The smell is a lovely, deep chocolate licorice and the taste and mouthfeel is creamy and chocolatey. This beer is so full bodied and full flavored that you’d guess it was a stout. This could be dessert.


 buzzoven (121), Japan
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/105/515/20
Sep 1, 2008  
Chocolate smell, ruby dark brown/black in colour. Beautifully smooth mouthfeel, creamy texture. Very pleasant toffee, coffe, licorice, anise flavours. A treat.


 zappafan99 (312), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Taste 8/8 Bottle(7DT). Looks: Opaque black, tan head. Aroma: Roast/toast. Dark fruit licorice. Biscuit/yeast. Taste: Nice roast and fruit mix. Medium sticky body. A nice smoke. Good and evenly complex.


PaulHegedus (64), Brampton, Ontario, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/104/515/20
Aug 31, 2008  
Draught at the Brewery, August 2008. Beautiful, almost black with a fairly generous, foaming head: holds chocolate, coffee bean aromas. One of my wife’s favourite beers. Mouthfeel is reasonably full, thick. Flavour of rich dark chocolate, roasted coffee, licorice.




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