Smoke Jumper Smoked Imperial Porter - Left Hand Brewing Company

PhineasGage

Iowa

3.23/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Peoria Int. Beerfest VIP Notes
(sorry if too vauge)

a - black walnut with dk tan head 1/4"ish. decent lacing.

s - dark roast malt sweetness, woody smoke.

t - sweet coffee/carmel malt. light bbq smoke.

m - pretty smooth, good balance on the carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2011 15:57:10 | More by PhineasGage

Cheers

Kansas

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

S - Smoked molasses

A - Black with a lacy light brown head that quickly shrinks to a creamy lace/foam that sticks around and is extremely tasty.

T- toasted malt up front with a nice hop finish. Leaves a smoke flavor/scent lingering in the back of the mouth between sips.

M - There is a Light effervescence to this thick brew that coats your mouth sticking the smoky flavor to the back of your toung.

D - A very enjoyable imperial porter.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2009 00:29:16 | More by Cheers

MammothTarantula

Oklahoma

3.35/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from the bottle into a pint glass.

A: Poured a magnificent jet black. Head did not form until a few seconds after pouring. The head was tan and topped at at about 3.5 fingers and stuck around for awhile. Minimal lacing. An absolutely gorgeous beer.

S: Nothing special here. Just your typical porter maltiness with a maybe a tinge of smoke at the end.

T: Rich malts and faint hops, just your typical porter taste. Maybe a weird little bit of grass. The smokiness was nearly nonexistent, coming in at the very end. I was expecting more a rauchbier-like smokiness, so this was very disappointing. Still a good tasting beer despite the lack of a stronger smoke character.

M: Thick and slick. Medium carbonation.

O: Decent porter. The lack of smokiness was very disappointing. This was an expensive beer, so I probably won't purchase it again.

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2012 23:13:49 | More by MammothTarantula

Aprilluvsbeer

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A 2006 750ml, I poured into a tulip like glass. Now, I have not reviewed many beers, nor do I consider myself a beer connoisseur, but I feel the need to review this one.

This porter poured into my glass with a huge creamy tan head - not something I would have expected but it did not take away from the overall experience. The mouthfeel was smooth, not too carbonated and not a huge blast of smokiness either - which I like. You can definitely smell the smoke and the roastiness, but like I said, it was not overwhelming.

Taste was yummy, for the lack of a better term. A real nice porter with a subtle smoke flavor that hints towards the end.

I really like this Smoked Porter. It is an acquired taste, as are all smoked beers, but this is quite a tasty beverage!

Thanks to czoch75 for this bottle!

Cheers!
April

Serving type: bottle

01-23-2008 01:34:53 | More by Aprilluvsbeer

SebastianBock

Virginia

4.13/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 3.5

This is an incredibly intense beer, and is not at all a good beginner beer unless trying to display the farthest reaches of what a beer can taste like.

Poured a near-perfect dark brown into my ale glass, with a head that just exploded in the glass and lasted for quite some time. One of the most stubborn heads I've dealt with in awhile, although I didnt have much time to linger on that because the smell hit me so hard! Typical porter notes of chocolate, licorice, and cherries, with the typical smoked smells of oak, dried leaves, and tobacco, with an added BIG smoky smell similar to smoked gouda or another strong smoked cheese.

The beer tasted delicious but was very overwhelming. I would have loved to pair this with something simple like sliced veggies or mild cheese. The same notes in the nose were there, and as far as I can tell were in approximately the same proportions. The added notes were coffee, copper, blood, and resin. Mouthfeel was perfect as far as thickness goes, but make sure to prepare your palate for this beer. I have never had a beer this smoky, but I would certainly recommend it to someone as an epicurean experience. Overall a tasty brew, ripe for pairings in a souther Thanksgiving meal!

Recommended for: Kurt Russell in Backdraft, Kurt Russell in Escape from LA, Kurt Russell in Captain Ron.

Serving type: bottle

10-26-2007 19:30:50 | More by SebastianBock

eholde

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Appearance- Poured a very dark brown with light only coming in around the edges to reveal an amber hue. Had a foamy head that quickly dissipated into a thin layer. Nice lacing left behind after each sip.

Taste- Smoke, smoke, smoke from the first sip to the lingering aftertaste, which lasted for a good bit after I swallowed. The aftertaste was intense and very pleasurable. Reminded me of a good plate of BBQ.

Mouthful- Found this beer to be thinner than I expected, but not watery in the least.

Drinkability- The smokiness is very intense, from the first to last sip. Some might find this intolerable. I would compare this beer to a strong cigar, you must have a taste for it.

Overall- 750ml was a lot of this beer, I would consider trying this again in a smaller serving

Serving type: bottle

06-23-2007 02:39:46 | More by eholde

ynsane

Ohio

2.6/5  rDev -35.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

I do NOT understand all the good reviews of this beer. While it had a considerable smoke odor to it, it tastes like liquid BACON! I downed a glass and it was beyond enough. As much as I love bacon, it was not a beer I would ever drink again. On another side though, it would make a great base for braising or slow cooking a roast or maybe even a pork shoulder. I would at least tell you to sample it if possible, thank God for WoB in this case. Beyond the sample though, I do NOT recommend drinking this brew, unless you really like liquid bacon.

Serving type: on-tap

03-28-2012 19:06:14 | More by ynsane