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Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

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An Imperial/Strong Porter brewed by
Flying Dog Brewery

Frederick, Maryland USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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11853.89/5.03.88/5.0Special9.2%74.5Snifter P  Stats

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 9.2% ABV, it will bite you in the ass if you don’t show it the proper respect.

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 BeerBlockaid (468), West Palm Biatch, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20

Jan 24, 2006  
Black tar pour. Roasted malts and nuts over a semi smokehouse type of nose. Taste is the same, add some alchohol.....yes..alchy, and bitter chocolate. Very thick and chewy. It packs a few pounds in the ol belly. Thick, chewy finish. They should rename this after less of a hack.

Dango (11), Snekkersten, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 10, 2008  
Excellent stuff. Strong with a nuanced complex palate. I guess I am still learning to drink the stronger porters and stouts. This one I really enjoy.


 Rciesla (871), Brick City, 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 (1443), 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 (135), 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 (133), 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.



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