Road Dog Scottish Porter -- Flying Dog (Denver, CO)

Disappointing brew... starts flat and finishes a bit funky. Different from any other porter I've ever tried, but not in a good way. It's as if this beer was made from the remnants of the Gonzo Imperial Porter brewing process -- it's got some of the complexity, but none of the balance or subdued brightness.

Characteristics: Cloudy brown color, standard medium-weight porter body with zero possibility of forming a head, dull opening flavor that stays muddy (rather than smoky) even as the beer warms up and other flavors stomp in the puddle.

Gripes: The taste of dirt does not suit beer -- even when it claims to be Scottish inspired and can make a claim for being "peaty."

Bottom Line: I'm willing to concede that I may have gotten a bad sixpack, but I will not go out of my way to choose this beer again.

Rating: 3.5 / 10.