Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

	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
1456	3.89/5.0	3.88/5.0	Special	7.8%	87	Snifter

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
3.8	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

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
3.7	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

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
3.5	6/10	3/5	6/10	4/5	16/20

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
3.8	6/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

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
does not count

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	7/10	5/5	9/10	4/5	19/20

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
4	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

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
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

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
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Oct 1, 2008

Loaded for bear. Damn Good. Eighth beer I tried at beerfest. Winners drink this beer.

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