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Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

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9995
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Serve in Snifter

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RATINGS: 1922   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.87   SEASONAL: Special   IBU: 85   EST. CALORIES: 276   ABV: 9.2%
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 9.2% ABV, it will bite you in the ass if you don’t show it the proper respect. IBU’s: 85


3.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
AdamLawsonS (3) - - FEB 7, 2012 does not count
Smells really sweet and chocolatey with a decent words of alcohol. Initial taste of strong burned roasted malts followed by a mix of sweetness and bitterness. After a few sips comes the chocolate flavour. Very nice.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 13/20
Bricks (287) - Delaware, USA - FEB 4, 2012
Smells hoppier than I expect. Dark as night, tan head. Tastes like a chocolate coffee stout... just lighter in flavor. Very smooth. Great one.

4.1
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Padilha (64) - BRAZIL - FEB 4, 2012
Absoulutamente excepcional! Um aroma agradável cafeinado com toques etílicos doces, já começa o bom gosto por ae. Os goles são estritamente dividos em três sensações: a primeira é maltada, a segunda lupulado acafeinada e a terceira ligeiramente amarga com o álcool se evidenciando, com retrogosto agradavelmente amargo. Ótimo equilíbrio! À primeira vista essa porter incrível assemelhasse com um café escuro no copo, com creme baixo e bem consistente. Com certeza a melhor Porter de minha e suas vidas. Indispensável no catálogo de um cervejeiro.

3.6
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
onlyrocknroll (365) - Antwerp, BELGIUM - FEB 4, 2012
Pours black with a small biege. Aroma of sweet chocolate malt and a fair bit of booze. Very sweet flavour, chocolate predominates with a background woody note with a fainter hint of alcohol. Nice and sweet.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
boxofrane (196) - pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 4, 2012
Bottle. Pours black with a small off-white head. Smell is minimal.. some coffee and cocoa but pretty bland. Taste is lightly bitter with some cocoa notes. This is okay.. i’d have to try more of the style to compare it.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
str023 (89) - NORWAY - FEB 3, 2012
Deep brown almost black body. Dark beige head which disappears relatively quickly. Smooth oily moutfeel. Aroma of licorice, coffee, roasted malt, dark chocolate and maybe some oak. Has a touch of mocca and roasted coffee beans in the finish. Great porter, no doubt!

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
MikeWilliams (10) - Ohio City, Cleveland, Ohio, USA - JAN 30, 2012
This is a fine porter. Strong and robust malt flavor with a nice hop overtone gives it some vibrancy. Being fairly smooth on the palate makes it pretty drinkable. The high ABV would limit me to one or two per sitting.

4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
CraftBeerNick (105) - London Town, Greater London, ENGLAND - JAN 28, 2012
Bottle at home, 28th January 2012. Aroma of salty liquorice, palate is medium body, carbo about right. Good abv, nice hit. Not overly excited.


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Beer: Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter Rating Avg: 3.87 No. of Ratings: 1922
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