Noir De Dottignies
Brouwerij Brasserie De Ranke

Noir De DottigniesNoir De Dottignies
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From:
Brouwerij Brasserie De Ranke
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Ranked #88
ABV:
9%
Score:
88
Ranked #14,032
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 9.92%
Reviews:
127
Ratings:
318
Status:
Active
Rated:
16 minutes ago
Added:
Apr 06, 2009
Wants:
  11
Gots:
  36
The heaviest ale on our menu with a very rich taste, coming from the six different kinds of malt we use. These malts also give it that rich, dark, nearly black colour. The royal doses of Challenger and Saaz hops bring the typical balance between sweet and bitter.bitter.
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Ratings by evil_liver:
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Rated by evil_liver from Canada (ON)

3.75/5  rDev -4.6%

Jul 18, 2014
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Rated: 4 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

16 minutes ago
 
Rated: 4 by mistahmojoryan from Canada (SK)

Feb 11, 2024
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

4.41/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap at The Sovereign in Washington, DC.

This smells like char, molasses, coffee, dark fruit – raisin, plum, dried grape, etc, with lots of roast.

This feels pretty much like a straight up stronger dry stout, as there’s very little Belgian or saison character to this. I thought it might kind of taste like a dark saison, but it did not. There’s a very pleasant roastiness with a touch of smoke, a bouquet of dark fruits, such as plum, raisin, and grape, with a charred, almost crème brulee-ish sweetness.

This is medium bodied, clean, slightly creamy, and very drinkable.

I really like the small handful of De Ranke beers that I’ve had. I wish I saw them in more places.
Feb 08, 2024
 
Rated: 4.85 by robibaro from Canada (QC)

Jan 03, 2024
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Reviewed by elNopalero from Michigan

4.42/5  rDev +12.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
An excellent, well-crafted Belgian strong dark ale. The sort of beer I don’t often reach for, but appreciate all the same. Pours a dark auburn, with lots of cherry-dark chocolate featured on the flavor profile. A wonderful sipper in good company. Enjoyed from the tap.
Jan 02, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by trevorpost from Pennsylvania

Nov 18, 2023
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I had this on draft 8/29/23 @ the Hopleaf.

Black/brown appearance.

Nice tan head; nice lacing remained.

Plum, fresh tobacco & mild cream notes in the nose.

Creamy, medium thick mouthfeel.

Plum, cream & mild clove flavors up front; leather notes on the finish.

A bit creamy, a bit dry...balanced & enjoyable.
Sep 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.94 by cabsandking from Ohio

May 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3 by prisdefer from New York

Mar 06, 2023
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Reviewed by Altrurian from Portugal

4.29/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Chestnut brown; translucent on the edges, with an opaque center. Head fades fast, with little aesthetic residual. The aroma is mild, comprised of sweet fruitiness and alcohol. Excellent flavor with a classic combination of yeast snd malt. Mouthfeel is also exceptional, providing a sensory experience comparable to an imperial stout.
Dec 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by mmilyko from Nevada

Oct 18, 2022
 
Rated: 4.5 by igl from Russian Federation

Oct 05, 2022
 
Rated: 4.2 by socon67 from New York

Aug 21, 2022
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Reviewed by edthehead from Maryland

3.94/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark brown appearance with a beige head that quickly recedes to a collar. Raisin, stone fruit, malt, bread notes. Moderate to full body, medium carbonation.
Jul 24, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by Stengelfoot from California

Jun 11, 2022
 
Rated: 4.24 by AGoodStout from Kansas

Apr 16, 2022
 
Rated: 4.41 by hopley from Massachusetts

Mar 17, 2022
 
Rated: 3.54 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Feb 21, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by archero from Texas

Sep 30, 2021
Noir De Dottignies from Brouwerij Brasserie De Ranke
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 318 ratings