Porter Beer Reviews
Originally the working man’s beer in England and predecessor to the Stout. Chocolate and coffee notes abound.
Anchor Christmas Ale 2001
Tree: Washingtonia filifera (California/Desert/Arizona Fan Palm) Pouring a deeper ruby reddish color it looked more like a Scottish style ale mixed with a Porter. The head plumed rather fast and formed a tight knit beige barrier. When it came to the aroma, this...
Anchor Christmas Ale 2000
Tree: Torreya californica (California Torreya or Nutmeg) The start of a new decade. I wonder what they added to the brew to make this beer that much more special. In any case, it poured very similar to the year prior with a deep brown color. One could argue that...
Anchor Christmas Ale 1999
Brewed since 1975 this seasonal Christmas ale (aka Our Special Ale) has become a tradition in and of itself. The more I’ve learned about this beer, the more I want to add it to my holiday traditions. There are a few interesting facts surrounding this beer that...
Ale Asylum Contorter Porter
The cool crisp nights are returning here to the Chicagoland area and after a hard day in the office I decided to unwind with a brew fit for just the occasion. Ale Asylum makes some great beers and this one is no exception. I bought a six pack of this beer in...