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Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter  - Imperial/Strong Porter

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 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 
14513.89/5.03.88/5.0Special7.8%85.9Snifter
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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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 dolemite77 (184), Maryville, Tennessee, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Oct 26, 2008  
HST, RIP... I had this once prior to my rating days, and I remembered thinking it was a bit too sweet... on this go around, it is just about perfect. Pours opaque brown, with more lacing than head... aroma is sweet cold coffee. Thick, rich brew that has flavors of coffee, some chocolate, grapefruity hops, and a nice dry finish. A big porter to be sure, but is relatively easy to drink. Being a great beer, dedicated to HST, I have to push this one up to the tops on my list.


 Unique69crazy (119), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/57/104/517/20
Oct 22, 2008  
This brew was quite tasty and smooth flowing throughout. High malty notes of coffee adds to a great aroma. Good flavor, but a weak hoppy taste leaves me slightly disappointed. Overall, a great drink and I plan on buying this again in the near future.


 tedovertu (259), Apple Valley, Minnesota, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/517/20
Oct 21, 2008  
Aroma of dark chocolate, coffee, and brown sugar. One of the best looking beers I have ever seen. Black appearance with a dark brown head that is pretty small. Some good lacing that is mostly lasting. Very complex flavor. This beer is definitely underrated even at 1200 rating as of today. Very smooth mouth feel with a soft carbonation. An excellent brew.


 Geuzelambix (110), København, Denmark
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Oct 20, 2008  
Smooth porter with a mix of something very, very burned and something a little watery. I like the palate, but prefer a bit more spark. Try it though - you won’t regret.


 movezig (137), Pensacola, Florida, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
Oct 20, 2008  
I love this stuff with a passion. Very dark pour. Nose very hoppy dark roast malt. Flavors of chocolate, coffee, baked bread. Very rich almost syrupy mouthfeel. I can tell in the balance what makes it a porter but still very close to most imperial stouts. Amazing Amazing Amazing!!!!!


mrmojo (37), Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/518/20
Oct 20, 2008  
Great!! Dark black pour with hints of ruby. Aroma of chocolate, citrus, roasted malt and nuts. Taste is complex and smooth with chocolate, orange, cherry and a good hop undertone.


 jefcon (997), Arlington, Virginia, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 18, 2008  
Draft. Thick and shiny, with a brown head and lacing all over the glass. Aromas of coffee and a little dark caramel, plus some hopping is detectable beneath the thick malts. Plenty of silky chocolate on the palate. Lasting finish contains a little bitterness.


 m4rest88 (216), Beverly Hills, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/518/20
Oct 18, 2008  
Pours like motor oil - a dark brown hue with with a light brown hue. The aroma is of coffee, molasses, chocolat. The smell is very sweet. Flavor is very smoky with a slight bitterness at the finish. Syrupy texture, with lively carbonation.



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