Gonzo - Extra Special
Flying Dog Brewery

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From:
Flying Dog Brewery
 
Maryland, United States
Style:
Imperial Porter
ABV:
11%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.02 | pDev: 16.67%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
15
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 16, 2014
Added:
Sep 08, 2010
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  1
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Rated by Koblentz from New York

4/5  rDev -0.5%

May 22, 2012
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Reviewed by mdfb79 from New York

4/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From 08/26/10 notes. Had at a local DC tasting.

Commercial Description: "A second fermentation in American Oak using Brettanomyces, a wild yeast, gives this beer a distinct complex and earthy character. ESG has been developed by our brewers for special occasions and will only be available through our tasting room for the time being (11% abv)."

a - Pours a dark brown color with 1 inch of tan head and no carbonation evident.

s - Smells of brett, sour dark fruits, raisins, hint of oak, and caramel malts.

t - Tastes of sour fruit, some brett/funk, plus roasted malts, chocolate, vinegar, raisins, and figs.

m - Medium body and no carbonation.

d - I thought the smell and taste were kind of all over the place, but it worked very well. I enjoyed the classic porter signs with some brett added to it. Would love to try again sometime.
Sep 08, 2010
Gonzo - Extra Special from Flying Dog Brewery
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 15 ratings