Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

12 oz. bottle (2008) into sniffer (why does RB suggest a trappist glass?). I have had this brew a few times early in my micro drinking days and a good while before rating, so here it goes. Rich black pour with a light brown, tall head. Lots of hops on the aroma upfront with a nice roasty malt character beneath. The flavor is very bitter and dominated by roasted dark coffee notes with a bit of hop bitterness on the finish. Pretty rich with notes of oak and vanilla. The more it warms, the more pine hop I am getting in the flavor. A smokey finish is starting to develop too. Pretty bold brew. Medium to heavy bodied; pretty chewy and coating. Overall: this stuff is even better than I remembered. I would be interested to age some though and see what happens when the bold hop characters settles down a bit.

Has a very pretty head and a dark body. Strong chocolate with bitter alcohol goodness. The alcohol content makes up for an otherwise average porter. although the pale ale is good, I hope to one day find the flying dog beverage that does mr. thompson justice. it really should have whiskey in it, though...

Pours a thick and viscous motor oil, decent tan head. Aroma of malt, hints of chocolate. Flavor is very malty, traces of alcohol. A little thin on the palate, but a very nice porter.

Wow, flying dog is capable of making better than average beers. And damn good impressive one here. Smells chocolatey and raisiny and I f’ing hate raisins but thankfully doesn’t taste like ’em. Good roasty flavors followed by some bitterness as it finishes up. Just the right mouthfeel. Incredibly drinkable, especially for 9.2%, at least that’s what my bottle reads.

Thick, creamy palate and a toasted, coffee taste. Super enjoyable beer. Fabulous mouthfeel stands out along with the heavy, toasted, creamy chocolate/coffee taste.

Bottle. Black colour with a small brown head. Strong roasted malt, coffee and liquorice aroma. The flavour is roasted, dark chocolate, liquorice and coffee with notes of smoke and alcohol. Bittersweet finish. Medium to full bodied. Quite good porter.

12 oz bottle. Pitch black with a dark-brown head. Lovely aroma, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, black licorice, leather and a touch of soy saltiness. Lots of roast with some soft berry notes. Creamy palate with light plum and more thick caramel, dark toast, and dark chocolate flavor. A bit of leather flavor and soft dryness on the finish. Silky smooth. It’s not terribly nuanced, but it is a nice rich satisfying brew.

Tap at Vintage Estates in Boardman. Pours black with a khaki head. Coffee and roast nose with a slight caramel sweetness. Taste is roast with abundant caramel and sweet chocolate with a nice bitter. Very good "porter". There’s a slight alcohol taste and a nice warming sensation. Great carbonation and mouth feel. Tasty.