 glkaiser (1171), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 14, 2008 Thanks to bitbucket tasting. Almost black with thin head. Sweet malt and some chocolate/coffee with just enough oak and nutty bourbon to let you know it’s there. Solid.
pik5el (51), Pasadena, Maryland, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 18/20 |
Sep 14, 2008 On tap @ Flying Dog. Rating is a comparison to the non-oaked version of Gonzo Imperial Porter. The taste is a bit more mellowed and refined from the oaking. Toasty and woody. Hints of caramel are more defined. You can taste a bit of the whiskey flavor that the barrels imparted. Very very nice, I prefer this over the normal Gonzo.
SuzyGreenberg (1408), Seattle, Washington, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Sep 12, 2008 750 ml bottle @ liquid sunshine tasting - thanks to after4ever; huge whiskey aromas as it pours jet black with foamy tan head; aromas are strong, rich and smooth; lots of oak, whiskey, vanilla and roasted malts; lots of lacing from the oily texture; good stuff; resiny, soapy
hopdog (5607), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Sep 7, 2008 750ml bottle. This one opened to a very loud pop. I was waiting for the gush but thankfully it never came. It did however pour all head, and I mean all head. Took a while to settle down into a dark brown color (head was off white). Aromas of wood, lighter whiskey, earhty, light vanilla, and chocolate. Tastes of whiskey, lighter woodiness, vanilla, chocolate, roast, and some raisins. Alcohol content well hidden. With the pop and pour, I expected this to be over carbonated, but the body was nice and smooth with very light carbonation.
Bigmmartin (374), Dayton, Ohio, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 27, 2008 On tap sample at Dayton AleFest. Everything about this beer is a little more mellowed out than the original Gonzo. The aroma is there, but with a softer more, more chocolatey aroma. The flavor is similar, toned down a bit compared to the regular version. Not as bitter. More smooth and sweet. A wonderful beer definitely, but I tend to lean towards the original Gonzo more. I enjoy the strong flavors of the original, backed by a substantial bitter punch.
12many (231), Ohio, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 26, 2008 Dayton Alefest. Dark brown with a nice head and lacing. Hops are still there like the normal Gonzo along with a roastiness from the wood. Otherwise this is much like the original. Nice mouthfeel, soft carbonation, moderate bitter finish. Very Good.
AndyReynolds (288), Wilder, Kentucky, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 26, 2008 Dark brown with a tan head, good lacing. Strong caramel/chocolate aroma with hints of darkfruits and smoke. The flavor was strong with chocolate and whiskey, but it had a bitter smokey finish. I actually prefer the regular Gonzo Porter over the barrel-aged.
ewestern (198), Ohio, USA
| 4.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Aug 25, 2008 Deep brown-amber color with a creamy tan head that left good lacing. Strong caramel aroma with dark fruit and chocolate going through. Creamy chocolate malt flavor with a bitter finish.
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