Anchor Brewing is from San Francisco, and has been around (in various incarnations) since about 1854. It has been closed down completely on two separate occasions (once due to Prohibition, and once due to Americans choosing to drink mass-brewed lagers), and has moved locations multiple times due to fires, other calamities and out-growing its capacity. For more information on the history of Anchor Brewing, click here: http://www.anchorbrewing.com/brewery/ourhistory.htm
Anchor Porter might very well be the best Porter currently available at Hillside Liquor Store. While it definitely isn't an inexpensive 6 pack, it certainly over-delivers for the price!
Anchor Porter is a unique dark brew, which was introduced by Anchor in the early 1970s. Anchor Porter, like all of Anchor Brewing Company's products, is brewed with only natural ingredients. Specially roasted dark malts are used, along with a top-fermenting yeast. The brew is hopped at a very high rate, and is naturally carbonated to produce an intensely rich flavor and thick creamy head.
The rich flavor of Anchor Porter has earned this delicious and unique brew a worldwide reputation for outstanding quality.
Seriously, this beer is delicious. It has to be tried to be believed. Once you have the 6 pack, don't go home and put it in the fridge. Hillside Liquor Store's fridges are set to 2 degrees Celcius, which is too cold for some beer. Let the Anchor Porter sit out on your counter for awhile, so it can come closer to room temperature and all the wonderful rich flavours can be enjoyed. Pour it into a clean glass, and watch it disappear. Mmmmmm.
