Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter

Name: Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter
Brand: Beer
SKU: 527f4e5cd187e40109004f72
Rating: 3.81 (71193 reviews)

Baltic Porter 9.2 º 85 IBU

Flying Dog Brewery

Gonzo Imperial Porter offers an assertive sensory experience, delivering a bold and creamy profile defined by intense layers of roasted chocolate, espresso-like coffee, and aromatic vanilla. While staying true to the American Porter style, its elevated strength brings a velvety consistency and a well-integrated alcohol warmth. The influence of a dual-yeast fermentation adds subtle complexity to the dark fruit esters, which harmonize with a distinctive, resinous hop bite. Deep and nearly opaque, the palate balances charred grain bitterness with a lingering cocoa sweetness, resulting in a robust, multi-layered finish that remains smooth and sophisticated from the first sip to the last.

Appearance. Very dark brown to near-black in color with deep ruby highlights; nearly opaque. Features a full, dense, tan-colored head with excellent retention and thick lacing.

Aroma. High intensity roast-forward aroma with dominant notes of dark chocolate, burnt sugar, and heavy-roast coffee. Secondary notes of vanilla and light caramel sweetness are present, complemented by a moderate earthy hop character and faint dark fruit esters.

Taste. Strong initial impression of bittersweet chocolate and roasted malt. Deep coffee flavors and a touch of vanilla follow, supported by a medium-high hop bitterness that prevents the malt from becoming cloying. The finish is medium-dry with a lingering roasted grain character and a clean, resinous hop aftertaste; no acrid or harsh astringency.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full to full-bodied with a creamy, velvety texture. Carbonation is moderate. Displays a noticeable, pleasant alcohol warmth consistent with its strength without being hot or fusel.

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