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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


StoeckleJason's rating

3.3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
StoeckleJason (20) - - JAN 21, 2013
Seemingly bitter from the roasted malts, but the perceivable IBUs are pretty high too. Nice thick malt base, glues it’s balance to your tongue. You know those beers that either help you work out problems or get someone pregnant? This is one. Thank you Flying Dog.


most recent ratings

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Fritz123 (232) - Boca Raton, Florida, USA - MAY 18, 2013
Draft at Coffee District in Delray Beach. Goblet. Extreme dark brown opaque with thin tan head. Moderate lacing throughout. Aroma of rich malts and nuts. Taste was a little less complex than I was expecting. Roasted malt comes through, slight bitter hops, dark fruits and a hint of coffee. Smooth finish. Little boozie. A b minus in my book.

3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
ryanscourt (270) - Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 16, 2013
Not sure the difference between an imperial porter and stout. Not really even sure the difference between many porters and stouts. This one is great though. Rich chocolate, full body creamy. Semi sweet chocolate finish. Bitterness blends right tin with subtle bitterness of the hops. Well done.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
charule (232) - Pennsylvania, USA - MAY 15, 2013
Bottle at Harris Grill. Poured black with beige head. Light roasted malty aroma. Smoothish tingly nice porter malt taste. ---Rated via Beer Buddy

4.5
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Alecwallace (82) - West Midlands, ENGLAND - MAY 12, 2013
I love this beer. Thick dark viscous and black with a creamy head. The aroma and flavour is red wine, berries, spirits, and some hops. There is a smooth bitterness and a lovely lasting flavour in the mouth.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Miked1687 (211) - Buffalo, New York, USA - MAY 11, 2013
Poured from a bottle into a snifter. Black with a light brown head that laces quick. Smells hoppy, with big roasted dark malts. tastes bold up front. Thin coffee with a hop backbone providing balance. Finish is a bit piney. Medium mouth feel with medium carbonation.

2.4
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 9/20
jd543 (114) - SCOTLAND - MAY 11, 2013
Black, with a thin light brown head. Aroma is dark fruit, alcohol, bread, not that pleasant, Taste is sweet. Less thick and creamy texture than I’d expected/hoped for, quite fizzy. Was reeally expecting more from this beer. It’s not one I’ll buy again.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Xstream (95) - - MAY 9, 2013
Nice porter. Has a nice balance of dark fruits, chocolate and the usual slightly bitter liqorice finish. Although i prefer it a bit more malty, rye like. A bit more smooth and creamy. But that’s personal :)

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
OKplus (355) - Oklahoma, USA - MAY 9, 2013
A - Pours jet black with a beefy 2 finger tan head that takes awhile to sink and settle into a nitro bubbled cap with large collars of lacing. S - Roasted milk chocolate malt, coffee, smokey, some sourness as well. T - Roasted dark malt, tangy raspberry chocolate, espresso, has a dairy-like sweetness, some roasty citrus bitterness on the backend. Finishes with a long smokey bitterness. M - Velvety, creamy, medium to full bodied, soft carbonation. I love this beer! It’s complex, looks, smells, and tastes great. This is a sipper for any occasion. Serving type: bottle 05-12-2011

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
danlo (338) - Durham, ENGLAND - MAY 8, 2013
355ml bottle. Pours black in colour with a thick brown head and aroma of tropical fruit hops. Taste is dark malt caramel, toffee, with fruity orange citrus followed by some chocolate & coffee. Rich juicy mouth feel, medium carbonation, dry bitter finish. Very drinkable.

4.2
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Abijen (200) - NETHERLANDS - MAY 8, 2013
Pours a beautiful black beer with a tan head. Smells like grapefruit coffee really nice. Taste nice bitter. Coffee taste and grapefruit. Could have more coffee taste imo. I liked it more if it had a more thicker body. But the rest of the palate is awesome.


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