Palabre 25 - Du Sable Noir
À l’abri de la Tempête

 

Opaque black color. Creamy brown 3 finger head, lasting around 10-15 minutes, with a very good swirl reaction and decent lacing but poor leggings. Flavors of dark grains, coffee, chocolate, plums, oatmeal, lager yeast, light oysters, smoke, walnuts, and herbal hops. Light creamy and oily medium to full body with light crispy carbonation. Strong strength finish, slightly sour and dry yet more sweet. Complex brew having a deep roasted cappuccino dark chocolate barrel aged sensation, with soft salty feel and a smoky Rauchbier effect. The balance is close to perfection, and boosting an excellent body. Real warming while the alcohol is well hidden and treacherous. The freshness remains decent from the light Belgian yeast. Overall exquisite quality craft.

Bottle: Poured a deep black color Baltic porter with a nice large brown foamy head with good retention and some lacing. Aroma of huge black chocolate notes with some roasted malt notes and light dry bitter notes. Taste is a complex mix of oat and roasted malt with some black chocolate notes. Body is full with nice creamy texture with great carbonation. Very well balanced porter and the ABV is very well hidden.