Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter 3.88 1470

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Flying Dog Brewery
Style: Imperial/Strong Porter
Frederick, Maryland USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1470	3.89/5.0	3.88/5.0	Special	7.8%	87.3	Snifter

Commercial Description:
Like Hunter S. Thompson...Gonzo Imperial Porter is deep and complex. This turbo charged version of the Road Dog Porter is mysteriously dark with a rich malty body, intense roasted flavors, and a surprisingly unique hop kick. With Gonzo weighing in at 7.8% ABV, it will bite you in the ass if you don’t show it the proper respect. IBU’s: 85

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TeamTrappist (412), jericho, New York, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	6/10	5/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

Jul 21, 2009

Poured a dark dark brown black with a thin beige head. Nose was malty, with a hint of hops and alcohol. First impression was a big mouthful with a lot of bubble gum. As it warmed the malt and hops and smokey flavor were revealed, with chocolate and coffee notes. Decent depth of flavors, definitely worthy of the imperial label.

mpersinger (191), , California, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Jul 17, 2009

From 7oz bottle to glass: smells like steak sauce, but takes on aroma of aged brandy after ten minutes in glass. Dense brown with an edge of beige head. Sips like fine port. Thick and creamy like mocha gelatto with some oak notes. Just enough hops to balance, and no alcohol warmth.

ditmier (1114), Boise, Idaho, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Jul 15, 2009

2007 Bottle - Pours almost black with a cream colored ring of a head...aroma is chocolate malt and roasted grains...flavour is similarly dark cocoa, bitter burnt wood, coffee...finish is sweet malt with a lingering astringent coffee bitterness...not quite sure what a few years in the bottle did for this one, but still pretty fun...

Allstar (30), , Virginia, USA

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	5/5	10/10	4/5	19/20

Jul 15, 2009

Poured nice dark brown, very little head to it. First taste, slight grainy, bitter at the beginning but easy to drink. Taste of roasted coffee. Overall a good beer, that I would drink again.

CamdenD (625), Madrid, Spain

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Jul 13, 2009

Very serviceable Baltic-style porter. Nice bitterness from the hops gives this beer drinkability. Flying Dog beers, for me at least, lack signature. If there is such a thing as a standard "imperial" porter, this might be it. Makes you miss Heavyweight.

GranvilleTim (522), Granville, Illinois, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jul 12, 2009

Dark Pour with a little reddish-brown coming through and a brown head. Nice roastd aroma with a little sweetness. Nice roasted flavor. Some sweetness/chocolate. Alcohol is noticeable. A little bitter aftertaste. Some oiliness. Nice flavorful imp. porter.

Madsnp (627), Odense C, Denmark

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	5/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Jul 12, 2009

Draught at Christian Firtal, Odense. Pitch black with a nice two fingers thick cappuccino coloured head. Aromas of sweet malt, licorice, coffee and hops. Oily and smooth texture. Flavour roasted malt, floral hops, dark chocolate, licorice and a nice bitter finish.

jujubeast6000 (799), Houston, Texas, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	5/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Jul 11, 2009

Reviewed 6/15/2009 (bottle): Pours a very dark colored body, with a huge, foamy, light tan color head, lasting. Malty, roasted aroma. Alcohol, strong coffee. Some alcohol too. Roasted, malty taste. Watery coffee. Some chocolate, a little dusty. Tasty.

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