Anvil Porter - French Broad Brewing Co.

MCDub

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -18.7%

01-04-2013 20:46:36 | More by MCDub

Bamarooster

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-26-2013 22:41:14 | More by Bamarooster

wyatt13

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-23-2013 05:22:11 | More by wyatt13

csparace

Illinois

3.73/5  rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poors a dark dark resin. Starts off with a really friendly smell. You get some sweet (sugary) notes along with the advertised chocolates. Taste is a little better than expected. Roasted malts are present along with the chocolate. Nutty toffee is also present. Its much thinner than you would typically expect, which makes you think that it might be watery or of poorer quality.

This is a pretty decent porter. Like the review I posted for the Wee-heavier, it seems like a good warm up beer or a good starter. Its not bold by any means, but does have some great flavors (particularly the roasted malts and chocolates) going on.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 04:09:32 | More by csparace

gregu2

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-14-2013 19:19:16 | More by gregu2

NoCurse2012

South Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -25.5%

04-11-2013 00:28:22 | More by NoCurse2012

NastyNate11

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

04-09-2013 23:27:55 | More by NastyNate11

sukwonee

Washington

4/5  rDev +8.4%

03-19-2013 05:35:11 | More by sukwonee

Jalogan2

Tennessee

4/5  rDev +8.4%

02-24-2013 19:53:08 | More by Jalogan2

LXIXME

New Mexico

2.75/5  rDev -25.5%

02-15-2013 18:48:57 | More by LXIXME

AlexFields

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

01-10-2013 21:55:38 | More by AlexFields

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.85/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours an opaque very dark amber in color with some amber highlights and moderate amounts of gentle visible carbonation near the surface. The beer has a finger tall tan head that quickly reduces to a very thin film covering the entire surface of the beer with a thin ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Light to moderate aromas of dark roasted malts with some hints of chocolate and coffee.

T: Upfront there is a light to moderate amount of dark roasted malts with some lighter flavors of bittersweet chocolate and coffee. Just a hint of vanilla, licorice, and caramel. Light amounts of bitterness that fades quickly.

M: Medium bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Smooth. Maybe just a hint on the thin side.

O: Very enjoyable, I like the different complexities to the flavors/aromas that are slightly sweet but do not contribute overall sweetness to the beer. Pretty easy to drink and well balanced. Definitely one I would have again.

Serving type: bottle

01-04-2013 02:15:07 | More by dbrauneis

BigGingDrinker

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

01-03-2013 06:00:57 | More by BigGingDrinker

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

12-30-2012 03:01:36 | More by firstlighthiker

discdueler

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +8.4%

12-18-2012 22:39:29 | More by discdueler

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

12-16-2012 14:06:08 | More by DrunkinYogi

drabmuh

Maryland

4.05/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Growler labeled "porter" served in a shaker pint. Beer is dark brown / black with a nice tan head of small bubbles, decent retention, some lacing, moderate to low carbonation.

Aroma is coffee / roasty, a little sweet.

Beer is medium to light in body and sweet with a mild roast with a nice coffee flavor throughout. It is a very drinkable beer. I'd have it again if this were my local beer.

Serving type: growler

12-03-2012 20:01:06 | More by drabmuh

AngusOg

Maryland

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

11-29-2012 12:56:43 | More by AngusOg

freduardo

Alabama

4/5  rDev +8.4%

11-23-2012 02:20:17 | More by freduardo

plaid75

New York

4/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On draft at the brewery.

Poured a near black hue with a one finger foamy tan head. There was good retention and lacing.

The smell featured roasted malt, charcoal and dry black coffee.

The taste followed the aroma and finished with a touch of sweetness.

The mouthfeel was typical of the style.

Overall a tasty, easy drinking porter.

Serving type: on-tap

11-10-2012 18:59:20 | More by plaid75

nickfl

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

09-30-2012 21:38:17 | More by nickfl

Lovely85

Florida

4/5  rDev +8.4%

09-30-2012 21:23:01 | More by Lovely85

HipHopinHooligan13

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +1.6%

08-02-2012 23:07:01 | More by HipHopinHooligan13

Ryan011235

Ohio

2.6/5  rDev -29.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Poured into an E&J Cask & Cream glass on 7/30/12

Dark brown, especially once in the glass. Faded ruby highlights. The head is sandy brown and just shy of two fingers. Retention is thinner, though lacing is good enough.

Roasted chocolate and burnt coffee dregs fill much of the aroma. Drifting about are caramel notes a la cheap Halloween candy. Faint overtones of earth and roasted twang. The flavor, however, is packed with tangy roast with a bitter coffee finish; not much chocolate in this department. The finish is a fussy, crackly medium-light body. Carbonation is full and very fizzy; it's too much for the beer. Roast lingers on the finish.

Overall impression - This is a pedestrian take on the style. Sure, it's easy to drink, but it lacks anything that would set it out in a crowd. Reasonably priced, at least when purchased at the brewery.

Serving type: bottle

07-31-2012 03:38:09 | More by Ryan011235

juliusseizure

New York

3.5/5  rDev -5.1%

07-14-2012 01:17:46 | More by juliusseizure