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Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

Percentile
98
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
14563.89/5.03.88/5.0Special7.8%87Snifter
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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 Rciesla (3578), Exit 15W, New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/515/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Bottle. Awesome tribute to Mr.Thompson. Pours a dark black body with a tan head. Roasted coffee, malty chocolate alcohol, a bit of oak and some hops to finish.


 BillKismet (1903), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/104/514/20
Oct 7, 2008  
Black body with chocolate head and modestly carbonated. Enjoyable aromas of dark cocoa and coffee alcohol and deep roasted barley. Deep roast coffee alcohol flavor that does not overwhelm. Oaky flavors, though I do not believe this one is oaked. Chocolate-alcohol notes. Moderately-bodied. Packs a punch!


 stangger (155), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/104/516/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Kennett Square ’08. Not knowing anything about this one, I was caught totally off-guard by the hoppy blast that followed the roasted malt taste. It’s interesting but not something I’d reach for regularly.


 satan165 (562), River Grove, Illinois, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 5, 2008  
slightly boozy, strong hint of licorice, best display of that nuance in a porter ive ever experienced. strong, but plesant, thick and inviting, well hopped besides it all and nicely bitter despite its comforting qualities.


shortytallz (1), USA
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4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/59/104/519/20
Oct 5, 2008  
Initial flavor # Sweet - light, moderate, heavy, harsh # Acidic - light, moderate, heavy, harsh # Bitter - light, moderate, heavy, harsh # Acetic (vinegar) # Sour (sour milk) # Salty Finish - Flavor # Sweet - light, moderate, heavy, harsh # Acidic - light, moderate, heavy, harsh # Bitter - light, moderate, heavy, harsh # Acetic (vinegar) # Sour (sour milk) # Salty


 jsh12bama (335), Alabama, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 4, 2008  
Pours brownish/black with thick tan head. Nice lacing. Aroma of chocolate and roasted malts. Taste of berries, hops, and slight roasted malt flavor. One of the more enjoyable porters I have had. Thick, creamy mouthfeel. Very good.


 jeremyd365 (109), Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Oct 2, 2008  
Yum! This brew oured very dark with little light brown head. It smelled sweet and chocolatey. The flavors of chocolate and coffee are definitely apparent, with he coffee flavor definitely lingering on the palette. It is very drinkable despite its heaviness, with the bitter of hops there but is mostly masked by other flavors.


 jkaiser (219), Orlando, Florida, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/518/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Loaded for bear. Damn Good. Eighth beer I tried at beerfest. Winners drink this beer.



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