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Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter 3.88 1467

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

Percentile
98
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
14673.89/5.03.88/5.0Special7.8%87.4Snifter
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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 ljstephenson (114), Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/518/20
Jun 1, 2009  
Deep black pour with a thinning brown head, aroma is malty and chocolate, flavor is sweet with roasted toffee, coffee and chocolate, finishes super smooth, slightly hoppy.


 ChrisThomson (405), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/514/20
May 30, 2009  
Amazing beer. I had this head to head with the wild dog, I definitely preferred this one. Pours dark with off white head. Big flavours of dark chocolate, roasted malts


 yobdoog (1502), Woodridge NY, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
May 28, 2009  
Super dark with and off white head. Aroma is roasty, coffee, dark bitter chocolate, and some faint hops and sugary sweetness. Taste is similar and has all the characteristics I enjoy. Very balanced and great for a larger scale Imperial.


ajbitt (46), , Indiana, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/56/102/514/20
May 18, 2009  
Just finished a Dark Horse Plead the 5th Imperial Stout and am struck by how different these beers are (the Darkhorse being significantly better). Aroma on the Gonzo was more pronounced. Smooth, rich poor, light tan head. Low carbonation. Bitter coffee upfront. Smooths then finish is nearly non-existent. Viscosity apparent up front fades to almost nothing, leaving me slightly unsatisfied at not having anything a little meatier to stay with me after each drink. Overall not a bad imperial porter.-


 bermod (119), Jyväskylä, Finland
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
May 17, 2009  
Smooth, syrupy sweet aroma of roasted malts, chocolate, coffee and licorice. Something common with Nøgne Ø’s IS. Sweet chocolate, coffee and smooth roasted maltiness in flavor. Dryish and moderately bitter finish.


 cmonster (113), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/57/104/514/20
May 15, 2009  
12 oz bottle served in a snifter. Dense, oil black in color. Light brown one-finger head. Nose is malty, sweet, and roasty. Upon further review, theres a strange (chocolate) cough drop or soy sauce aroma. Creamy mouthfeel, some carbonation, and not overly weighty. The finish is nice and makes up ground for the off-nose. The hops show up at the end and mingle nicely with the malts. The alcohol is well concealed throughout.


 sigma23 (236), , Maine, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/513/20
May 15, 2009  
pours pitch black with decent head. aroma is strong coffee, burnt malts, and some alcohol. drinks the same with tons of rich coffee and a nice bitter crisp finish. great porter


 blutt59 (2153), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/512/20
May 14, 2009  
bottle, dark brown pour with good strong tan foam, aroma has some malty cocoa and cardboard, flavor never really gets going, dark fruit and chocolate but not outstanding



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