Anchor Porter - Anchor Brewing Company

tectactoe

Michigan

3.6/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours pitch black, deep brown hints barely pull through the edges. Very volatile brew, tan head mildy fluffy but quick to disappear. Tons of roasted malts on the nose, slight hints of chocolate; but the most prominent is a deep fruity sweetness mostly reminiscent of grapes and figs - coupled with the alcohol touch, it is very much like a red wine aroma. Upon first sip, it tastes almost more like an Irish stout than an American porter. Big roasty flavor, unsweetened coffee, some dark chocolate in the very back. Big barley flavor; toasted and dark. Sweet at first, then the bitterness eventually comes into play. Hops are very present in the latter half; leafy and ashy. The sweetness comes back to finish it out - fairly dry all around. Very slight creaminess to the body, but overall a pretty thin mouth and just a touch too watery for the style.

This beer reminds me of Guinness Extra Stout and several other Irish stouts, but its got slightly more flavor. Infusion of wine-like aromas with heavy roasted malts make for an interesting drink. Lots of flavor at only 5.6% ABV.

Serving type: bottle

12-02-2012 21:03:50 | More by tectactoe

meb3476

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-23-2013 19:05:55 | More by meb3476

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-23-2013 18:33:45 | More by Slatetank

visionaries

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-23-2013 17:34:25 | More by visionaries

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-23-2013 01:08:49 | More by mikeincharleston

Rdc67

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-22-2013 20:12:11 | More by Rdc67

bob_d_j

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-22-2013 19:41:17 | More by bob_d_j

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-22-2013 17:23:28 | More by NJBeer265

KVNBGRY

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-22-2013 15:16:33 | More by KVNBGRY

canders0927

Texas

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-21-2013 13:24:49 | More by canders0927

Lucoli

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-21-2013 01:22:02 | More by Lucoli

kylemckinnis

Oregon

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 23:45:43 | More by kylemckinnis

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 22:03:11 | More by johntfox

buckyp

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-20-2013 01:45:34 | More by buckyp

bcuz7

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-19-2013 21:18:55 | More by bcuz7

shamrock071521

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-19-2013 18:47:57 | More by shamrock071521

birdsellam

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.2%

05-19-2013 18:18:57 | More by birdsellam

Monoke

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-18-2013 19:19:15 | More by Monoke

510a

Washington

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-18-2013 05:54:35 | More by 510a

etwithner

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -15.3%

05-17-2013 20:31:38 | More by etwithner

Gregg_Kawakami

Hawaii

4.5/5  rDev +9%

05-17-2013 09:37:29 | More by Gregg_Kawakami

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4/5  rDev -3.1%

05-17-2013 01:30:17 | More by SmellsofMahagony

McNealc31

Ohio

4.55/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Color is black, as it should be, with a very fluffy beige head. The aroma is an inviting mix of chocolate, coffee, and roasted malt. Sweet malt comes through first in the flavor, with plenty of coffee and chocolate. Dry, oak finish.

Smooth texture, phenomenal balance and flavor, and at only 5.6% ABV, it's not heavy handed. It's beautifully crafted brews like this that make me love porters so much!

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 00:42:11 | More by McNealc31

akocina

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +15%

05-16-2013 03:43:13 | More by akocina

deathpulse42

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +2.9%

05-15-2013 01:51:15 | More by deathpulse42