20120218:
I had this beer while at Golden West Cafe.
Despite being a porter, the beer is hoppy; it smells and tastes like an IPA. 8:01 PM
It's unfortunate I didn't end up taking more notes than I did. Overall reviews for the Gonzo Imperial Porter on BeerAdvocate.com and RateBeer.com are highly favorable. Though there's certainly a bias towards certain beers surrounding such websites.
Afterwards I had a Lagunitas Cappucino Stout.
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20140606:
Today at Golden West Cafe I had buffalo sprouts, a wrap, and a Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter.
The beer had a nice IPA smell. It was dark black in color. It dominantly tasted like a stout followed by nice, deep, chocolate flavor. 7:08 PM ET
The second sip dominantly tasted like an IPA. What a dynamic-tasting beer. 7:10PM ET
Yeah, the Gonzo is interesting: chocolate on the first sip, IPA/strong alcoholic taste on an immediate second sip. 7:44 PM ET
The final sip of the beer had a strong taste, because of the the wrap which I was eating. Delicious. 8:18PM ET
[20140606][20200113 Edit]
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter
Relevant Links:
Barrel-Aged Gonzo Imperial Porter (Flying Dog Website)
Gonzo Imperial Porter (BeerAdvocate.com)
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter (RateBeer.com)
Website Information:
I had this beer while at Golden West Cafe.
Despite being a porter, the beer is hoppy; it smells and tastes like an IPA. 8:01 PM
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| (20120218) |
It's unfortunate I didn't end up taking more notes than I did. Overall reviews for the Gonzo Imperial Porter on BeerAdvocate.com and RateBeer.com are highly favorable. Though there's certainly a bias towards certain beers surrounding such websites.
Afterwards I had a Lagunitas Cappucino Stout.
[20120422][20200113 Edit]
20140606:
Today at Golden West Cafe I had buffalo sprouts, a wrap, and a Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter.
The beer had a nice IPA smell. It was dark black in color. It dominantly tasted like a stout followed by nice, deep, chocolate flavor. 7:08 PM ET
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| (20140606) |
The second sip dominantly tasted like an IPA. What a dynamic-tasting beer. 7:10PM ET
Yeah, the Gonzo is interesting: chocolate on the first sip, IPA/strong alcoholic taste on an immediate second sip. 7:44 PM ET
The final sip of the beer had a strong taste, because of the the wrap which I was eating. Delicious. 8:18PM ET
[20140606][20200113 Edit]
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter
Relevant Links:
Barrel-Aged Gonzo Imperial Porter (Flying Dog Website)
Gonzo Imperial Porter (BeerAdvocate.com)
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter (RateBeer.com)
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| Where's the Gonzo? (20120218) |
Website Information:
BARREL-AGED GONZO IMPERIAL PORTER
BREWER BREAKDOWN:
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 9.2%
AVAILABILITY: Limited release/distribution
HOP BITTERNESS: 85 IBU
SPECIALTY MALTS: 120L Crystal, Black, Chocolate
HOPS: Warrior, Northern Brewer, Cascade
YEAST: A combination of two yeast strains
FOOD PAIRINGS:
Just when we thought our Gonzo Imperial Porter couldn't get any better, our brewers aged it in oak whiskey barrels for at least 180 days. Flavor notes: Vanilla notes from the oak and soft whiskey warmth. Pairs with: Desserts with vanilla, chocolate, and coffee.
AWARDS:
2009 SILVER MEDAL
Great American Beer Festival -
Wood and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer
2009 GULD
Stockholm Beer and Whiskey Festival -
Barrel-Aged Beer
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