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Flying Dog Extra Special Gonzo


 Percentile 
93
overall
Brewed by Flying Dog Brewery
Style: Imperial/Strong Porter

Frederick, Maryland USA

bottled
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
563.73/5.03.63/5.0Special11%54.9Snifter
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Commercial Description:
A second fermentation in American Oak using Brettanomyces, a wild yeast, gives this beer a distinct complex and earthy character. ESG has been developed by our brewers for special occasions and will only be available through our tasting room for the time being (11% abv).
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 Ungstrup (14754), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/516/20
Sep 28, 2009  
Bottled. A black beer with a dark brown head. The aroma has strong notes of alcohol and roasted malt. The flavor is sweet malty combined with notes of roasted malt, alcohol, and a bit of brett, leading to a dry and lightly tart finish. Thanks CaptainCougar for coming to Denmark and sharing this.


 Theis (3617), Denmark
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Sep 6, 2009  
Bottle at Papsø’s - Thanks to CaptainCougar. Black - brown head. Burned, licorice, brett - lovely mild brett, coffee, barrel, light bourbon, oakey, coconut, light sweetness. Lovely.


 KimJohansen (6676), Copenhagen V, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 31, 2009  
Black with a large deep beige head. Sweet aroma with hard roasted malt, dark chocolate and brett notes. Sour flavour with brett, hints of roasted malt and a dry finish. Finished sourish as well. Not bad.


 yespr (11645), Copenhagen O, Denmark
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Aug 30, 2009  
33 cL bottle, courtesy of CaptainCougar. Pours dark brown to black with a small tan head. Aroma is roasted malt and solid brett-ish with a smooth chocolate and roasted malt. Nicely roasted and with a smooth fruity brett note. Dry and smooth into the far finish. Nice one.


 Papsoe (14642), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 30, 2009  
Bottle 35,5 cl. Courtesy of CaptainCougar. Pours an opaque black with a light brown head. Amazing aroma of Brett and lactic acids. Solid body, burned malts and fruit with lots of Brett and fruit. sweet vanilla in the finish with some malty bitterness. 300809


seadad (8), , Virginia, USA
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3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/56/103/513/20
Apr 25, 2009  
Overall it was ok. Lighter in the mouth than expected for a stout. Nice flavoring of coffee, chocolate, dark malt with a good hop finish. slight metallic taste. Very drinkable, not as heavy as most beers this dark


barleynhops (82), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/105/513/20
Mar 21, 2009  
Bottle: Pours a dark brownish black, with a thin tan head. Minor lacing around the rim. Smells like coffee, vanilla, and dark malts. Tastes of the same, but with more alcohol which eventually creeps up on you. Not a bad brew.


lindsey7638 (18), , Maryland, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/103/517/20
Feb 13, 2009  
Beer has a bourbony taste and aroma with lots and lots of vanilla. Very enjoyable. One of the best beers I have ever had.



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