UPDATED: DEC 17, 2021 The fig-like black fruit esters outperform the roasted malts in this palette of fairly chocolate aromas on a fairly powerful alcohol base. The liquid is very dark brown, almost black and is embellished with ruby reflections. Medium-sized foam is quite dense and maintains quite well. The starter is quite roasted and chocolatey, but the rest of the sip gives way to dominant hops and an intense resinous bitterness. Notes of chocolate, strong coffee, fig, molasses rather in the background. Alcohol, coniferous earthy hops, contribute to give with the roasting an intense bitterness, harsh and sharp. The body is rather moderately light and the carbonation just active enough to enhance the feeling of bitter bitterness. The perception of alcohol is high but remains within the limits of a good integration. A very hoppy, bitter, but tastefully complex porter. Les esters de fruits noirs aux allures de figues surclassent les malts rôtis dans cette palette d’aromes assez chocolatés sur une base d’alcool assez puissante. Le liquide est brun très foncé, presque noir et s’agrémente de reflets rubis. La mousse de taille moyenne est assez dense et se maintient assez bien. L’entrée de bouche se veut assez rôtie et chocolatée mais le reste de la gorgée fait place à des houblons dominants et à une amertume résineuse intense. Des notes de chocolat, de café fort, de figue, de mélasse plutôt en arrière-plan. Alcool, houblons résineux, terreux, contribuent a donner avec la torréfaction une amertume intense, âpre et tranchante. Le corps est plutôt moyennement léger et la carbonatation juste assez active pour rehausser la sensation d’amertume âpre. La perception d’alcool est élevée mais reste dans les limites d’une bonne intégration. Un porter très houblonné, amère, mais savoureusement complexe. A:7.133 A:4.521 T:8.458 B:3.875 G:15.33 T:39.320

UPDATED: NOV 22, 2021 Sharp, dry, bitter. Not as world-class as suggested on here. But fresh could be better than this bottle from bierkonig Amsterdam

UPDATED: NOV 6, 2021 12 oz. Aroma has notes of caramel, dark bread, chocolate, coffee, toasted marshmallow, herbal hops. Pours black with a one finger beige head with decent retention. Taste is lightly sweet with relatively high bitterness, finishing dry. ABV hidden pretty well. Could've sworn I'd rated this ten years ago or so. WTF.

UPDATED: OCT 30, 2021 I have a 12 oz bottle of Gonzo to sample this evening, a '21 vintage it says on the label along with 10% abv. Astros playing tonight, I'll drink from my Buffalo Bayou tulip glass. The liquid is an impenetrable, mahogany brown finished by a solid but diminishing head of medium tan foam. I take a sniff to get dark grain bread, chocolate, and some berry influence. And the drink goes along with the scent. Dark chocolate, field, malt, strawberries, leather and licorice. Finishes with a pronounced bitterness. A solid imperial porter, I believe I like the Black Buttes from Deschutes generally more.

UPDATED: JUN 10, 2021 Old rating - 355ml bottle, 8.7%, pours dark brown with a beige head. Aromas & tastes of chocolate, coffee, earth, herbs, hops & roasted malt. Medium body. Sweet finish

UPDATED: MAY 28, 2021 355ml bottle from LCBO. Pours a pretty big frothy tan head, thick dirty soapy lace, has a dark brownish appearance. Moderate carbonation. Aromas of roasted malt, crystal malt, grassy and herbal hops, a little bit earthy as well. Flavours are mostly the roasted malts and earthy, herbal hops. A little of sweetness in the finish. At 10%abv, goes down quite well and smoothly. Dry mouthfeel with a tad bit of bitterness on the palate.

UPDATED: APR 8, 2021 Espuma baja, densa, cobriza. Aspecto negro oscuro, no translúcido. Aroma ahumado, amaderado, con tonos de Malta, uvas pasas y frutos rojos. Sabor intenso, de alta tostión y predominio del lúpulo con notas de café, azúcar y caramelo. Retrogusto fuerte, cambiante, con amargor complejo, agradable y que llama a dar sorbo tras sorbo. Cuerpo robusto, a la vista y en el paladar.

UPDATED: FEB 28, 2021 12 oz bottle. Pours an impenetrable brown with a dense tan head. Lacing. Sweet nutty smells with some bourbon notes. Good dry porter with bourbon notes over nice toasted malt. Warming alcohol but not overpowering. Very nice.

UPDATED: FEB 27, 2021 Robe brun très sombre mais pas totalement noire. Mousse abondante, brun sombre. Nez torréfié, café fort, attaque bien grillée, avec cependant une certaine rondeur, amertume forte mais relative, de même que l'alcool, qui reste très raisonnable en bouche. Riche, sur le café, mais pas trop puissant dans les arômes de torréfaction. Sympa.

UPDATED: JAN 25, 2021 Dunkles Bier schöner schaum, Röstmalz im Geruch. Im Geschmack ebenso dazu kräftig bitter Bitterschokolade. Gefällt mir ganz gut aber ziemlich heftig.