Gonzo Imperial Porter -- Flying Dog (Denver, CO)
We picked up this 4-pack for its back-story alone -- a commemorative brew dedicated to the life and times of Hunter S. Thompson. I'm not sure how this beer really connects to Thompson, but I'm definitely not complaining. This beer is reminiscent of Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout (without the propensity for a creamy head, of course) but with a heftier punch.
Minor Gripes: Denser than a Friendly Fribble.**
Characteristics: Seriously, this is a thick beer, heaviest porter I've ever seen. Dark brown color, completely opaque, initial coffee flavors giving way to dark chocolate.
Bottom Line: An excellent sipping beer that changes flavors nicely as it sits and warms slightly. I couldn't drink it every night, but I am a better person for having tried it.
Rating: 7/10
** A Fribble, for those who grew up without easy access to a Friendly's restaurant, is a "milkshake" made with ice milk instead of ice cream, whipped more than blended (i.e. air bubbles get in to make it less dense). Around Boston, a "frappe" was a dense ice cream drink, while a "milkshake" was a thinner drink -- Fribbles were somewhere in the middle.
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