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Anchor Porter

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🌍 United States · Robust Porter · One of 2 Robust Porters in hopIQ

A classic American porter with dark chocolate, coffee and roasted grain. Full-bodied but smooth, with a dry finish. Revived by Anchor in 1974, helping to reintroduce dark craft beer to American drinkers.

ABV
5.6%
IBU
38
SRM
40dark
40

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

roasted
87%
malty
75%
chocolate
63%
dark fruit
50%
full-bodied
50%
coffee
45%
smooth
38%
nutty
25%
earthy
20%
caramel
13%
clean finish
5%

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About Robust Porter

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What is a Robust Porter?

Porters are dark ales with 4–6.5% ABV and IBU 18–35. Roasted malt brings chocolate, caramel and toffee — medium body with a clean finish.

Finding a similar Robust Porter

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Anchor Porter

Serve at 10–13°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 10–13°C. Too cold mutes the roasted complexity that makes a good porter worth drinking slowly.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within 6–12 months for best results. Baltic Porters can be aged longer.

Food Pairings

What to eat with Anchor Porter

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