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RATINGS: 2186   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.88   SEASONAL: Special   IBU: 85   EST. CALORIES: 276   ABV: 9.2%
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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


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4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
tderoeck (3000) - Gent, BELGIUM - FEB 19, 2013
12/II/13 - 12Fl. Oz. bottle from Geers (Oostakker) @ home - BB: 12/IV/13 (2013-161)

Clear dark purple beer, small beige creamy head, bit stable, non adhesive. Aroma: very sweet, caramel, sugary, syrup, dried fruits, some alcohol. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body, creamy texture. Taste: dark caramel, bit fruity, sweet, chocolate, sourish touch, some mocha. Aftertaste: caramel, dark chocolate, dried fruits, coffee, cocoa powder.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
hfmejias (352) - Dover, Delaware, USA - FEB 18, 2013
12 Oz. Bottle. Poured black, big beige head, noticeable thick bodied. Aroma is of Malts (strong), alcohol hints, coffee and some hops. Great taste very sweet but somehow works well since it is well balanced with hops, coffee flavors and even the booze. Nice full bodied beer.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
NordicV (760) - Malmö, Sweden, SWEDEN - FEB 18, 2013
Fat. Mörk, nästan svart öl med ett stort beige skum. Doften är framförallt choklad och kaffe. Detta finns även i smaken tillsammans med en inte påträngande humlebeska. God utan att stå ut.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
AndySnow (1199) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - FEB 16, 2013
Bottle @ NK Bar. Dark brown colour with a beige head. Aroma of dark fruits, raisin, dark chocolate. Flavour is sweet, sugar, dark fruit, roasted malt, chocolate.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Dashimus (164) - London, Greater London, ENGLAND - FEB 14, 2013
Bottle. Pours black with a thick, short lived beige/brown head. Aroma is milk chocolate, roasted malt, nuts, hint of sweet liquor. Taste is spicy, warm alcohol. Cold coffee is the aftertaste. Smooth, creamy texture and a medium to full body. No carbonation. Pleasant porter.

3.9
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
MichaelBruch (1482) - Wanne-Eickel, GERMANY - FEB 13, 2013
Fläschchen mit McTapps geteilt. Ein großes Bier ! Optisch ein dunkles Porterchen mit einer wundervollen Nase eines superhopfigen IPA. Groß, süffig, gut.

3.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
McTapps (1484) - Ruhrgebiet, GERMANY - FEB 13, 2013
Deep brown-black colour with low head and smooth body. Nose of hops. Taste of rich malt, torf, coffee, spicy hops and pepper. It has a really intense and deep body that makes it really enjoyable and special.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
daad (109) - SWEDEN - FEB 12, 2013
Complex aroma, appealing appearance and a wonderful taste! [short review due to it coming from my backlog]

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
laiti (3925) - Tampere, FINLAND - FEB 11, 2013
35,5 cl bottle @ Kaisla, Helsinki. Rated on 03.07.2009
Aroma is sweetish with roasted malt, syrupy notes, some cocoa and dark chocolate. Flavour is sweet with syrupy notes, raisins, cocoa, licorice and semi‐dark chocolate. Sticky palate. I find it quite confusing that the sweetness here does not disturb much.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Aaron68 (312) - Oslo, NORWAY - FEB 10, 2013
Bottle @ Tilt Bar,Oslo February 10,2013 Beer tasted from a tulip glass Black as a winter night in Northern Europe Aroma is coffee,chocolate,hop and smoke A bit hoppy and bitter finish Hidden ABV


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