If you followed our advice then you’re likely staring into an empty fridge that has been cleaned out of all of your summer favorites. No more Krankshaft, no more Oberon and no more Ruby Redbird.
And if you didn’t follow our counsel, no biggie, but I bet you’ll start thinking about fall beers soon.
Regardless of which camp you fall into we took it upon ourselves to compile a handy, dandy guide of our favorites for Fall.
Flying Dog says:
“Like Hunter S. Thompson… Gonzo Imperial Porter is deep and complex. This turbo charged version of the Road Dog Porter is mysteriously dark with a rich and malty body, intense roasted flavors, and a surprisingly unique hop kick. With Gonzo weighing in at 9.2% ABV, it will bite you in the ass if you don’t show it the proper respect.”
Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter
Baltic Porter, 9.2% ABV
Sayeth the Guys:
Ryan: Sometimes, for reasons beyond my control, it takes me a while to get around to trying a really good beer. Sometimes I may not be crazy about the brewery. Or the beer may not be readily available in Chicago. Or I may not be big on the style.
But I have no aversion to Flying Dog Brewery. In fact, I like a lot of their beers. I have seen Gonzo on store shelves before so its not like I don’t have access to it. And I sure as hell love a good porter. But, for whatever reason, I have never had this up until a few weeks ago. And I’m wondering what took me so long.
I love the idea of imperial anything; Imperial IPA, Imperial Stout, Imperial Pilsner. While I can surely appreciate a good session beer I can also appreciate a brewery pushing the limits of a style or taking a beer up a notch. And that is exactly what Flying Dog did here. They took their porter and pumped it up. Continue reading
