Benji's Chipotle Smoked Imperial Porter
Tyranena Brewing Company

Benji's Chipotle Smoked Imperial PorterBenji's Chipotle Smoked Imperial Porter
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From:
Tyranena Brewing Company
 
Wisconsin, United States
Style:
Smoked Porter
Ranked #15
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
90
Ranked #10,267
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 8.23%
Reviews:
132
Ratings:
281
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 09, 2023
Added:
Mar 15, 2009
Wants:
  40
Gots:
  23
Big, black and smokey, an imperial porter, rich full-bodied with a silky chocolate crown. Dark roasted flavors host the smokey character of wood-fired malt while chipotle peppers add a smoldering tickle of heat.
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Ratings by YogiBeer:
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Rated by YogiBeer from Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%

Mar 10, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.42 by Bartleby91 from Wisconsin

Apr 09, 2023
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4.19/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Black liquid. Off-white head; nice lacing.

Spicy pepper & coffee nose.

Thick mouthfeel.

Nice roast-y coffee & chocolate flavors balance well with the spiciness. A winner.
Feb 19, 2019
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Reviewed by Tone from Missouri

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a black color. 1/4 inch head of an off-tan color. Slight retention and slight lacing. Smells of smoke, sweet malt, hint of roasted malt, and slight chipotle. Fits the style of an American Imperial Porter. Mouth feel is smooth and clean, with an average carbonation level. Tastes of smoke, sweet malt, hint of roasted malt, slight chipotle, hint of vanilla, and oatmeal. Overall, weak appearance, but good aroma and blend, though the body is on the light side.
Nov 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by brittanylicious from Indiana

Jun 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by heysuz from Indiana

Jun 30, 2018
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

4.01/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark, nearly opaque brown body; thin yet lasting creamy head. Roasted, smoked malt aroma with a twist of mild green chili.
Mild cocoa flavor with a fine chili flavor developing in intensity throughout the sip. Medium body, a little thin; soft and warm; a bit of chili fire to balance things.

A gentle, easy to approach porter with a well-balanced chili kick.
Apr 29, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by GreenBayBA from Wisconsin

Apr 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Mar 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by Tyecko from Minnesota

Feb 26, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Sweffin from Wisconsin

Feb 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by einman from Minnesota

Nov 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by eldoctorador from Chile

Sep 16, 2016
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Rated by Dinkel from Texas

4.1/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Good balance of chipotle and the smoke is complimentary, not overpowering.
Jul 20, 2016
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Reviewed by bluejacket74 from Ohio

3.6/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
12 ounce bottle, bottled on 11JAN16 stamped on the bottle. Served in a snifter, the beer pours dark brown/black with almost an inch tan head. Head retention and lacing are both good. The brew smells like subtle smoke, chili peppers, and chocolate. Taste is pretty much the same as the aroma, it's subtle smoke, chili peppers and chocolate. Mouthfeel/body is medium, it's coating and has a moderate amount of carbonation. It's also smooth and easy enough to drink. I thought this was OK overall, but I wish it had more kick to it. I think this is the 3rd beer I've tried from Tyranena and I can't say any of them have impressed me (not that their beers have been bad either). But if you like subtle chili pepper flavor, then give this a try.
Jul 15, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by Danmullens1 from Wisconsin

Jun 12, 2016
 
Rated: 4.08 by Mikexw from New York

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by TheStoutHound from Wisconsin

Jun 04, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by ffshore545 from Illinois

May 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by dexterk1 from Illinois

Apr 26, 2016
Benji's Chipotle Smoked Imperial Porter from Tyranena Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 281 ratings