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Anchor Porter
Anchor Brewing
Anchor Porter, brewed in San Francisco since 1972, is one of the most respected American porters. It helped reintroduce the porter style to the US craft scene.
📍 California, USA
In a nutshell
American Porter · 5.6% ABV · 🇺🇸 USA. Perfect with BBQ ribs.
📊 Specs
5.6%
ABV
42
IBU
75
EBC
10–12°C
Serve at
355ml
Format
🍺
Pint or tulip
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Deep black with creamy beige head
Aroma
Dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt, slight liquorice
Taste
Rich and roasted, dark chocolate, coffee, silky mouthfeel
Finish
Dry, slightly bitter, long
🍽️ Food pairing
- BBQ ribs
- Brownie
- Aged goat cheese
- Hearty stews
🏭 The brewery
Anchor Brewing
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❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Anchor Porter?
Anchor Porter has an ABV of 5.6%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a medium-strength beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Anchor Porter come from?
Anchor Porter is brewed by Anchor Brewing in California, USA.
What food pairs well with Anchor Porter?
Anchor Porter pairs beautifully with: BBQ ribs, Brownie, Aged goat cheese.
How should Anchor Porter be served?
Serve Anchor Porter at 10–12°C in a Pint or tulip. It is a American Porter style beer.
🧭 Tasting and serving
Anchor Porter is an American Porter measured at 5.6% ABV, 42 IBU, 75 EBC. On tasting, it pours deep black with creamy beige head; it smells of dark chocolate, coffee, roasted malt, slight liquorice; it tastes rich and roasted, dark chocolate, coffee, silky mouthfeel; it ends dry, slightly bitter, long. 42 IBU translates to pronounced bitterness, and at 5.6% it is standard in strength. At the table it suits BBQ ribs, Brownie, Aged goat cheese and Hearty stews. It is best served at 10–12°C in a pint or tulip and commonly sold in 355ml. Anchor Brewing brews it in California, USA.