India Noire Harvest
Le Cheval Blanc

Beer Geek Stats
From:
Le Cheval Blanc
 
Quebec, Canada
Style:
Black IPA
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
4.5 | pDev: 11.11%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 20, 2011
Added:
Oct 31, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
 
Rated: 5 by ritzkiss from Canada (ON)

Nov 20, 2011
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Reviewed by eat from Canada (QC)

4/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pint at the brewpub. Black body with root beer highlights and a good cover of dense, beige head with bits of lacing.

On the nose: herbal hops, caramel and roast. I'd say it's not big enough for a harvest ale, good though.

Lots of chocolate malt, roast and molasses. Comes off as a hoppy, molasses-heavy porter. Hops show as pine and grapefruit pith. The fresh harvest aspect isn't really too obvious, with malt character overpowering the hops. I wouldn't complain usually as it tastes pretty alright but I'm of the opinion that a fresh hop ale should showcase those fresh hops. Why brew one otherwise? Grapefruit pith on the finish, resiny pine lingers. Fairly well-balanced with just enough sweetness.

Decent medium light body. Quite low carbonation, almost seems like cask (which would be a fitting way to serve this one).

ISUs are on the high side (listed at 100+ on their website) to want much more than two. Good though, very flavourful with no real flaws. I'd order this again.
Oct 31, 2011
India Noire Harvest from Le Cheval Blanc
Beer rating: 4.5 out of 5 with 2 ratings