Pirate Noir
Prairie Artisan Ales
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- Style:
- Stout - American Imperial
Ranked #399 - ABV:
- 12%
- Score:
- 94
Ranked #1,436 - Avg:
- 4.23 | pDev: 9.46%
- Reviews:
- 169
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- Prairie Artisan Ales
- Oklahoma, United States
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- 209
SCORE
94
Outstanding
94
Outstanding
Notes:
Imperial Stout aged in Jamaican Rum Barrels
Reviews: 169
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robwired from Kansas
4.49/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Fumy chocolatey whiffs came out of the bottle when I popped the cap off. Strong. Poured into a snifter, then thought of my new rastal teku glass. I poured from the snifter into the rastal teku glass, where what looked like a carbonated pour occurred from glass to glass. Then there was a dissipating fizzy beige head. Nice.
The color was the color of these beers -- black. I buy singles. The bottling date: 07.23.2019. Hmm. But it's an imperial stout. It's held up. Mouthfeel, thick.
Nice rum barrel flavor.
May 30, 2020
4.49/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Fumy chocolatey whiffs came out of the bottle when I popped the cap off. Strong. Poured into a snifter, then thought of my new rastal teku glass. I poured from the snifter into the rastal teku glass, where what looked like a carbonated pour occurred from glass to glass. Then there was a dissipating fizzy beige head. Nice.
The color was the color of these beers -- black. I buy singles. The bottling date: 07.23.2019. Hmm. But it's an imperial stout. It's held up. Mouthfeel, thick.
Nice rum barrel flavor.
May 30, 2020
EnderFett11 from Virginia
4.43/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured moderately hard from a bottle into a snifter glass, forming a half finger of light brown head that soon faded to light lacing. Deep opaque brown color. Smell is pleasant rum, noticeable but not overpowering. Taste is similar to the smell, with a nice malt background to a nice rum taste. Not too sweet or intense, just straight forward rum. Medium bodied with light carbonation. Excellent rum aged stout.
Apr 17, 2020
4.43/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured moderately hard from a bottle into a snifter glass, forming a half finger of light brown head that soon faded to light lacing. Deep opaque brown color. Smell is pleasant rum, noticeable but not overpowering. Taste is similar to the smell, with a nice malt background to a nice rum taste. Not too sweet or intense, just straight forward rum. Medium bodied with light carbonation. Excellent rum aged stout.
Apr 17, 2020
donspublic from Texas
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from bottle to glass, think dark tan layer of foam, dissipates rather quickly, minimal lacing. Jet black in the glass, no light passes thru. Slight rum on the nose, roasted malt, chocolate and caramel. Taste follows the nose, rum on the front, roasted malt, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice and a lingering caramel on the palate. Mild bitterness and a lingering spiciness on the finish. Probably about the only rum aged beer I enjoy.
Mar 05, 2020
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from bottle to glass, think dark tan layer of foam, dissipates rather quickly, minimal lacing. Jet black in the glass, no light passes thru. Slight rum on the nose, roasted malt, chocolate and caramel. Taste follows the nose, rum on the front, roasted malt, chocolate, cinnamon, licorice and a lingering caramel on the palate. Mild bitterness and a lingering spiciness on the finish. Probably about the only rum aged beer I enjoy.
Mar 05, 2020
Newbeergeek1 from Maine
4.25/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I love their stouts! And this is another wonderful one. I am redundant with my praise of their stouts so I won’t repeat myself anymore as you can read my reviews of their other stouts.
Feb 19, 2020
4.25/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I love their stouts! And this is another wonderful one. I am redundant with my praise of their stouts so I won’t repeat myself anymore as you can read my reviews of their other stouts.
Feb 19, 2020
socon67 from New York
4.02/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Notes of licorice, molasses, and brown sugar. Subdued rum notes, but this comes off as a pleasant beer. Easy drinking and warming finish. Another nicely crafted stout from Prairie.
Feb 03, 2020
4.02/5 rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Notes of licorice, molasses, and brown sugar. Subdued rum notes, but this comes off as a pleasant beer. Easy drinking and warming finish. Another nicely crafted stout from Prairie.
Feb 03, 2020
REVZEB from Illinois
3.72/5 rDev -12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Jet black body with a very slight brown ring. Rum, licorice, char, and bitter cocoa in the nose, thinner than expected given the hype. Taste was so disappointing: boozy rum run amuck, leaving as roadkill flavors of char, smoke, metal, cocoa, licorice, burnt wood, fig, rust, and heavily roasted malt. Just very pedestrian besides the rum barrel flavors. Feel is boozy, malty, and smoky, need better balance, and thins out near the finish. Loved the other noirs I have had, but this one missed the mark matey, big let down
Dec 27, 2019
3.72/5 rDev -12.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Jet black body with a very slight brown ring. Rum, licorice, char, and bitter cocoa in the nose, thinner than expected given the hype. Taste was so disappointing: boozy rum run amuck, leaving as roadkill flavors of char, smoke, metal, cocoa, licorice, burnt wood, fig, rust, and heavily roasted malt. Just very pedestrian besides the rum barrel flavors. Feel is boozy, malty, and smoky, need better balance, and thins out near the finish. Loved the other noirs I have had, but this one missed the mark matey, big let down
Dec 27, 2019
bluejacket74 from Ohio
4.45/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
12 ounce bottle, stamp says 07.24.2019 so I'm guessing that's the bottled on date. Served in a snifter, the beer pours dark brown/black with almost an inch tan head. Head retention and lacing are both decent enough. I like the aroma a lot, the brew smells like rum, vanilla, oak, roasted malt, molasses and some dark chocolate. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's also the addition of some dark bread, burnt/charred malt, and coffee flavors. Mostly sweet tasting but not overpoweringly so. Mouthfeel/body is full, it's slick and a bit creamy with a moderate amount of carbonation. I thought this was a pretty good rum barrel aged stout, definitely worth picking up. I know I'd buy this again in the future!
Dec 20, 2019
4.45/5 rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
12 ounce bottle, stamp says 07.24.2019 so I'm guessing that's the bottled on date. Served in a snifter, the beer pours dark brown/black with almost an inch tan head. Head retention and lacing are both decent enough. I like the aroma a lot, the brew smells like rum, vanilla, oak, roasted malt, molasses and some dark chocolate. Taste is similar to the aroma, but there's also the addition of some dark bread, burnt/charred malt, and coffee flavors. Mostly sweet tasting but not overpoweringly so. Mouthfeel/body is full, it's slick and a bit creamy with a moderate amount of carbonation. I thought this was a pretty good rum barrel aged stout, definitely worth picking up. I know I'd buy this again in the future!
Dec 20, 2019
aleigator from Germany
4.29/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours pitch black with a solid dark brown head, which receeds to a small ring of lacing at the rim of the glass immediately after pouring.
Smell is of camp fire, banana mousse and old, spicy wood together with a big load of licorice. This got an additional salt and rock sugar interplay, topped off by roasted malts and lighter caramel, creating a complex, intriguing nose.
Drinks soft and smooth, heavy bodied with almost no carbonation to speak of. This leads to a challenging and complex, as well as enjoyable drinking experience throughout.
Tastes of bitter chocolate, glazed caramel and boozy rock sugar among a truly spicy and warming old rum barrel impression. Got a scorched malts quality to it, highlighting the wooden barrel effectivly, adding more chocolate and oily licorice to the flavors. Finishes heavier on the rock sugar, together with a prominent warmth, some cold pressed coffee and old wood among wafts of chocolate.
Great ba imperial stout - this hits every mark and the barrel use convinces throughout. I like this way more than their Pirate Bomb since the the Rum barrel itself provides just an awesome depth of flavors, with no adjuncts needed.
Dec 15, 2019
4.29/5 rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours pitch black with a solid dark brown head, which receeds to a small ring of lacing at the rim of the glass immediately after pouring.
Smell is of camp fire, banana mousse and old, spicy wood together with a big load of licorice. This got an additional salt and rock sugar interplay, topped off by roasted malts and lighter caramel, creating a complex, intriguing nose.
Drinks soft and smooth, heavy bodied with almost no carbonation to speak of. This leads to a challenging and complex, as well as enjoyable drinking experience throughout.
Tastes of bitter chocolate, glazed caramel and boozy rock sugar among a truly spicy and warming old rum barrel impression. Got a scorched malts quality to it, highlighting the wooden barrel effectivly, adding more chocolate and oily licorice to the flavors. Finishes heavier on the rock sugar, together with a prominent warmth, some cold pressed coffee and old wood among wafts of chocolate.
Great ba imperial stout - this hits every mark and the barrel use convinces throughout. I like this way more than their Pirate Bomb since the the Rum barrel itself provides just an awesome depth of flavors, with no adjuncts needed.
Dec 15, 2019
Thankin_Hank from Texas
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle dated 07/24/19 into a snifter glass. A gorgeous dark, deep coffee and chocolate color with no head. It has lighter aroma than I expected. Slightly sweet smelling with a hint of molasses. Taste is sweet of molasses with hints of chocolate. Alcohol is very noticeable but no rum accents. The mouthfeel is very smooth and the alcohol warming. Very enjoyable. Overall another fine example from Prairie Artisan Ales that's a distinct pleasure and a unique taste. Cheers.
Nov 21, 2019
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 12 ounce bottle dated 07/24/19 into a snifter glass. A gorgeous dark, deep coffee and chocolate color with no head. It has lighter aroma than I expected. Slightly sweet smelling with a hint of molasses. Taste is sweet of molasses with hints of chocolate. Alcohol is very noticeable but no rum accents. The mouthfeel is very smooth and the alcohol warming. Very enjoyable. Overall another fine example from Prairie Artisan Ales that's a distinct pleasure and a unique taste. Cheers.
Nov 21, 2019
arizcards from Arizona
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Picked up a single from the Craft Beer Hop Stop 9-12-19 for $12.99. Bottled on 7-23-19; consumed on 11-20-19.
Beer poured black with a nice tan head with the original pour.
Nose is full of dark chocolate and roasted malts. Not catching barrel characteristics.
Taste is a huge mdium roasted body that combines nicely with the cocoa adjunct and a hint of coconut from the barrel. Finishes well balanced and warming from the high abv.
Mouthfeel is full bodied and extremely chewy and smooth.
Overall a very nice spin on the Prairie impy stout with the rum barrel, glad i got to try but for the price point i will not have again and the cost is a tad bit too much.
Nov 20, 2019
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Picked up a single from the Craft Beer Hop Stop 9-12-19 for $12.99. Bottled on 7-23-19; consumed on 11-20-19.
Beer poured black with a nice tan head with the original pour.
Nose is full of dark chocolate and roasted malts. Not catching barrel characteristics.
Taste is a huge mdium roasted body that combines nicely with the cocoa adjunct and a hint of coconut from the barrel. Finishes well balanced and warming from the high abv.
Mouthfeel is full bodied and extremely chewy and smooth.
Overall a very nice spin on the Prairie impy stout with the rum barrel, glad i got to try but for the price point i will not have again and the cost is a tad bit too much.
Nov 20, 2019
metter98 from New York
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: The beer is jet black in color. It poured with a short dark tan head that left some circulate patches of bubbles on the surface and a narrow collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate to strong aromas of rum are present in the nose.
T: Like the smell, flavors of rum are in the forefront of the taste of the beer along with underling hints of dark malts. The rum is very prominent so there are some associated hints of alcohol.
M: It feels a bit more than medium-bodied on the palate and has some warming from the alcohol in the finish.
O: The smell and taste of this beer are all about the rum, so if you are a fan of rum this is a good selection for you.
Serving type: bottle
Nov 17, 2019
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: The beer is jet black in color. It poured with a short dark tan head that left some circulate patches of bubbles on the surface and a narrow collar around the edge of the glass.
S: Moderate to strong aromas of rum are present in the nose.
T: Like the smell, flavors of rum are in the forefront of the taste of the beer along with underling hints of dark malts. The rum is very prominent so there are some associated hints of alcohol.
M: It feels a bit more than medium-bodied on the palate and has some warming from the alcohol in the finish.
O: The smell and taste of this beer are all about the rum, so if you are a fan of rum this is a good selection for you.
Serving type: bottle
Nov 17, 2019
snaotheus from Washington
4.06/5 rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2019-10-28
12oz bottle poured into a little Cantillon glass. Dated 07.24.2019. Wife picked it up in California a while back.
Pours black, syrupy, with no head on the pour and a tiny ring that crept up from post-pour carbonation. Carbonation is sparse, fine, and very sluggish. Smell is burnt coffee, vanilla, molasses, booze, maybe something woody.
Taste is fruity red wine, molasses, vanilla and booze. I'm quite surprised by the fruity characteristic.
Mouthfeel is thick, chewy. Overall, nice beer.
Oct 29, 2019
4.06/5 rDev -4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2019-10-28
12oz bottle poured into a little Cantillon glass. Dated 07.24.2019. Wife picked it up in California a while back.
Pours black, syrupy, with no head on the pour and a tiny ring that crept up from post-pour carbonation. Carbonation is sparse, fine, and very sluggish. Smell is burnt coffee, vanilla, molasses, booze, maybe something woody.
Taste is fruity red wine, molasses, vanilla and booze. I'm quite surprised by the fruity characteristic.
Mouthfeel is thick, chewy. Overall, nice beer.
Oct 29, 2019
jkblr from Indiana
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottled 07.24.2019 poured into a snifter at just above fridge temp 12% ABV. The beer pours dense, inky black with cola-like rusty brown head. The head fizzles away in about a minute leaving zero retention or lacing. The aroma reveals rum, baker's chocolate and darkly roasted malt. The taste is semisweet rum, chocolate, vanilla, oak and brown sugar all mixed together. The finish is mildly bitter with additional balance from the drying, tannin heavy rum barrel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with less than medium carbonation. There is some prominent booze aroma and taste as the beer warms in the glass. Overall, excellent tasting, wonderfully crafted stout. I wouldn't repeat purchase at the price, but glad to have tried it.
Sep 22, 2019
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottled 07.24.2019 poured into a snifter at just above fridge temp 12% ABV. The beer pours dense, inky black with cola-like rusty brown head. The head fizzles away in about a minute leaving zero retention or lacing. The aroma reveals rum, baker's chocolate and darkly roasted malt. The taste is semisweet rum, chocolate, vanilla, oak and brown sugar all mixed together. The finish is mildly bitter with additional balance from the drying, tannin heavy rum barrel. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with less than medium carbonation. There is some prominent booze aroma and taste as the beer warms in the glass. Overall, excellent tasting, wonderfully crafted stout. I wouldn't repeat purchase at the price, but glad to have tried it.
Sep 22, 2019
puck1225 from Texas
4.43/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I really like this beer!
Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Blackish brown with a nice brown head and good lacing. Smell and taste of dark chocolate. But well balanced with a warm booziness and caramel. Very smooth feel, just a pleasure to drink.
Sep 20, 2019
4.43/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I really like this beer!
Poured from a bottle into a tulip glass. Blackish brown with a nice brown head and good lacing. Smell and taste of dark chocolate. But well balanced with a warm booziness and caramel. Very smooth feel, just a pleasure to drink.
Sep 20, 2019
DoctorZombies from Florida
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Black pour at 53 degrees; cinnamon brown fizzy foam; quick cap; thin ring; spots of lace and medium legs on swirl. Rum and coconut nose; boozy exhale. Rum, oak, cola, coconut, sweet chocolate malt, green pepper sauce. Medium lite body; smooth slick feel; moderate carbonation; some warmth from 12%. Overall, a bit phenolic but otherwise a tasty boozy rum version of the base with less pepper and a tad thin.
Sep 10, 2019
4.24/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Black pour at 53 degrees; cinnamon brown fizzy foam; quick cap; thin ring; spots of lace and medium legs on swirl. Rum and coconut nose; boozy exhale. Rum, oak, cola, coconut, sweet chocolate malt, green pepper sauce. Medium lite body; smooth slick feel; moderate carbonation; some warmth from 12%. Overall, a bit phenolic but otherwise a tasty boozy rum version of the base with less pepper and a tad thin.
Sep 10, 2019
BerryKumquat from California
4.02/5 rDev -5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Generic black flavor.
S: Strong syrup flavor.
T: Dark syrup flavor that's better than XS.
F:Heavy and dark.
O: A lighter version of XS Old Crustacean.
Sep 08, 2019
4.02/5 rDev -5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
L: Generic black flavor.
S: Strong syrup flavor.
T: Dark syrup flavor that's better than XS.
F:Heavy and dark.
O: A lighter version of XS Old Crustacean.
Sep 08, 2019
beersampler6 from Michigan
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Managed to find this gem by traveling out of state. Bottled date 7/23/19. Pours a deep, dark, rich black color that’s very oily and opaque. Minimal scant tan head and no lacing. Smells great, dark rich mocha fudge chocolate, dark roast coffee, vanilla, caramel, toffee, oak, light nuts, malt, just a hint of rum. Taste follows the nose, nice balance of flavors, good depth and complexity. The rum flavors could have been a little more present but the high ABV was extremely well hidden as this beer wasn’t as boozy as one would expect. Couldn’t detect any coconut. Smooth, sticky, rich, slightly thick mouthfeel and decent amount of carbonation. A great sipper that goes with both savory and sweet dishes. Well done!
Aug 30, 2019
4.26/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Managed to find this gem by traveling out of state. Bottled date 7/23/19. Pours a deep, dark, rich black color that’s very oily and opaque. Minimal scant tan head and no lacing. Smells great, dark rich mocha fudge chocolate, dark roast coffee, vanilla, caramel, toffee, oak, light nuts, malt, just a hint of rum. Taste follows the nose, nice balance of flavors, good depth and complexity. The rum flavors could have been a little more present but the high ABV was extremely well hidden as this beer wasn’t as boozy as one would expect. Couldn’t detect any coconut. Smooth, sticky, rich, slightly thick mouthfeel and decent amount of carbonation. A great sipper that goes with both savory and sweet dishes. Well done!
Aug 30, 2019
BigGold from Mississippi
4.12/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had poured from 12-oz. bottle, stamped “PIRATENOIR TH1 2017,” gift from friend, into snifter.
I confess I don’t understand mixing rum and beer or rum barrels and beer. Yet this beer is so big, malty, flavorful and already alcoholic, the rum barrel merely complements rather than overwhelms.
Jun 09, 2019
4.12/5 rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had poured from 12-oz. bottle, stamped “PIRATENOIR TH1 2017,” gift from friend, into snifter.
I confess I don’t understand mixing rum and beer or rum barrels and beer. Yet this beer is so big, malty, flavorful and already alcoholic, the rum barrel merely complements rather than overwhelms.
Jun 09, 2019
1759john from Massachusetts
4.27/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L – Pours a thick black color from a 12 oz bottle into a snifter. No head to speak of except for a 1/8” fine bubble head just on the edges. Looks like sticky lacing on the sides.
S – Sweet boozy barrel smell, vanilla, sweet fruits, molasses.
T – Strong vanilla with the rum barrels coming through, molasses, and boozy barrel holds on for quite a bit
F – Medium to thick body and very sticky body with hardly any carbonation.
O – A really good barrel-aged stout with strong barrel flavor. You know this is a high ABV stout.
May 26, 2019
4.27/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L – Pours a thick black color from a 12 oz bottle into a snifter. No head to speak of except for a 1/8” fine bubble head just on the edges. Looks like sticky lacing on the sides.
S – Sweet boozy barrel smell, vanilla, sweet fruits, molasses.
T – Strong vanilla with the rum barrels coming through, molasses, and boozy barrel holds on for quite a bit
F – Medium to thick body and very sticky body with hardly any carbonation.
O – A really good barrel-aged stout with strong barrel flavor. You know this is a high ABV stout.
May 26, 2019
SHODriver from North Carolina
4.25/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: Poured into a snifter to a black beer topped by a finger of dense tan head which fades quickly to a collar around the edge of the glass with minimal lacing.
S: Smells of lots of rum barrel with some molasses notes and roasted malts with a hint of chocolate
T: Taste is strong rum barrels and some oak up front with some molasses and a hint of light woodspice. Hints of chocolate and coffee while the funky rum remains strong throughout. On the swallow this beer is a huge blast of rum and molasses with some oak, chocolate, roasted malts and slight lingering coffee.
M: This beer is full in body with a slightly creamy mouthfeel. Carbonation is low but adequate for the style while the beer has a drying finish.
O: Overall this is a great beer. It has really nice flavors and complexity which makes it a fun drink. There's some flavors that are very subtle and hide in the background. The rum notes are a little strong but the other flavors are up to the task. This one is definitely worth a try if you like rum barrels.
Nov 03, 2018
4.25/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A: Poured into a snifter to a black beer topped by a finger of dense tan head which fades quickly to a collar around the edge of the glass with minimal lacing.
S: Smells of lots of rum barrel with some molasses notes and roasted malts with a hint of chocolate
T: Taste is strong rum barrels and some oak up front with some molasses and a hint of light woodspice. Hints of chocolate and coffee while the funky rum remains strong throughout. On the swallow this beer is a huge blast of rum and molasses with some oak, chocolate, roasted malts and slight lingering coffee.
M: This beer is full in body with a slightly creamy mouthfeel. Carbonation is low but adequate for the style while the beer has a drying finish.
O: Overall this is a great beer. It has really nice flavors and complexity which makes it a fun drink. There's some flavors that are very subtle and hide in the background. The rum notes are a little strong but the other flavors are up to the task. This one is definitely worth a try if you like rum barrels.
Nov 03, 2018
DoghouseReilly3946 from Kentucky
4.16/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Prairie Pirate Noir - 12% ABV - ? IBUs.
Date: 2017 - enjoyed on 09/13/18.
Appearance: Pitch black, no light, used motor oil looking, with an practically nonexistent dark mocha colored head.
Aroma: Sweet cheap spiced rum, big roasted malts, some dark fruits, chocolate brownie batter, vanilla, and finally touches of sugar ranging from caramelized to more marshmallow. There is a lot going on here.
Taste: No surprises here, the rum hits first followed by a large amount of sweet milk chocolate and vanilla sweetness, additionally there is some sweetened coconut. Yeah, this is a pastry stout if there ever was one, the sugariness really runs wild. The fairly massive 12% is extremely well hidden, no doubt by the sugar, with no hints of ethanol whatsoever. The finish appears to be more about roasted malts and coffee flavors, but the aftertaste switches it up and leaves a lingering lactose note. After the beer has gotten close to room temperature some raisin like dark fruits begin to come out. The mouthfeel is thick and chewy as expected but is also creamy. This is a clearly a quality beer but it is just too sweet for me and as a result, I am unlikely to drop another $13 on a future bottle.
Biased comments: Annnnnnnd diabetes. This is one of the better beers from sugar loving Prairie, a brewery whose beers are a mixed bag in my opinion as I often find the majority of them to be entirely too sweet but so clearly produced with passion. Somewhat enjoyable, second perhaps only to their Bomb series, though 6oz would be more than plenty.
Sep 19, 2018
4.16/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Prairie Pirate Noir - 12% ABV - ? IBUs.
Date: 2017 - enjoyed on 09/13/18.
Appearance: Pitch black, no light, used motor oil looking, with an practically nonexistent dark mocha colored head.
Aroma: Sweet cheap spiced rum, big roasted malts, some dark fruits, chocolate brownie batter, vanilla, and finally touches of sugar ranging from caramelized to more marshmallow. There is a lot going on here.
Taste: No surprises here, the rum hits first followed by a large amount of sweet milk chocolate and vanilla sweetness, additionally there is some sweetened coconut. Yeah, this is a pastry stout if there ever was one, the sugariness really runs wild. The fairly massive 12% is extremely well hidden, no doubt by the sugar, with no hints of ethanol whatsoever. The finish appears to be more about roasted malts and coffee flavors, but the aftertaste switches it up and leaves a lingering lactose note. After the beer has gotten close to room temperature some raisin like dark fruits begin to come out. The mouthfeel is thick and chewy as expected but is also creamy. This is a clearly a quality beer but it is just too sweet for me and as a result, I am unlikely to drop another $13 on a future bottle.
Biased comments: Annnnnnnd diabetes. This is one of the better beers from sugar loving Prairie, a brewery whose beers are a mixed bag in my opinion as I often find the majority of them to be entirely too sweet but so clearly produced with passion. Somewhat enjoyable, second perhaps only to their Bomb series, though 6oz would be more than plenty.
Sep 19, 2018
darktronica from Indiana
4.32/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
For big oatmeal stouts, I think I like the base for Perennial's Prodigal better, but Noir is definitely worthy of consideration. Thick and oily, consistent with many of Prairie's big stout offerings. Good barrel character, more on the palate than the nose, with a lot of vanilla, apple, rum booziness, and oak. Some chocolate and coffee emerge as it starts to warm.
Aug 05, 2018
4.32/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
For big oatmeal stouts, I think I like the base for Perennial's Prodigal better, but Noir is definitely worthy of consideration. Thick and oily, consistent with many of Prairie's big stout offerings. Good barrel character, more on the palate than the nose, with a lot of vanilla, apple, rum booziness, and oak. Some chocolate and coffee emerge as it starts to warm.
Aug 05, 2018
scottfrie from California
4.13/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle into snifter.
A: Pours a think inky black with dark brown edges. A short lived head foamed up with the pour but quickly faded leaving a few spots of soapy lace down the glass.
S: Sticky sweet rum filled nose mixed with molasses, caramel and raisin.
T: Follows the nose with sugary sweet flavors of molasses and caramel up front, followed by notes of vanilla, raisin, toffee, tobacco leaf, and a kiss of chocolate syrup. There’s a blast of bitterness in the middle that gives was to a dessert-like sweetness in the finish. The aftertaste has a lingering hint of roast and coffee. Flavors are intense.
M: Double digit booze is hidden very well, with just a kiss of soft warmth near the finish. Full body, thick, sticky, sugary mouthfeel with strong and sweet flavors. Low, smooth carbonation.
O: Sticky, sweet, but complex and integrated flavors. Flavors are not cloying, but this is definitely a sweet rum/molasses bomb. Delicious to sip on, but even 12 ounces became a chore after a while.
Jul 23, 2018
4.13/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle into snifter.
A: Pours a think inky black with dark brown edges. A short lived head foamed up with the pour but quickly faded leaving a few spots of soapy lace down the glass.
S: Sticky sweet rum filled nose mixed with molasses, caramel and raisin.
T: Follows the nose with sugary sweet flavors of molasses and caramel up front, followed by notes of vanilla, raisin, toffee, tobacco leaf, and a kiss of chocolate syrup. There’s a blast of bitterness in the middle that gives was to a dessert-like sweetness in the finish. The aftertaste has a lingering hint of roast and coffee. Flavors are intense.
M: Double digit booze is hidden very well, with just a kiss of soft warmth near the finish. Full body, thick, sticky, sugary mouthfeel with strong and sweet flavors. Low, smooth carbonation.
O: Sticky, sweet, but complex and integrated flavors. Flavors are not cloying, but this is definitely a sweet rum/molasses bomb. Delicious to sip on, but even 12 ounces became a chore after a while.
Jul 23, 2018
Bruno74200 from France
4.43/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2017 vintage
Pitch black, nice mocha head
Nice notes of barrel aging, vanilla, coconut, cocoa, nice rum presence
Hot from the rum, nice balance, thick sweetness, cocoa, espresso, boozy. Old amber rum flavors
Very nice mouthfeel, thick, low carbonation
A real rummy treat. A drink to sip with a straw in a coconut shell
Jul 08, 2018
4.43/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
2017 vintage
Pitch black, nice mocha head
Nice notes of barrel aging, vanilla, coconut, cocoa, nice rum presence
Hot from the rum, nice balance, thick sweetness, cocoa, espresso, boozy. Old amber rum flavors
Very nice mouthfeel, thick, low carbonation
A real rummy treat. A drink to sip with a straw in a coconut shell
Jul 08, 2018
beerpapa from California
4.71/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a tulip from a 12oz bottle. Creamy, near-black with little head retention. The nose is heavy coconut and fruity rum, a bit of alcohol, but blends nicely with the base beer. Beautiful, creamy mouthfeel, and flavors of rum, coconut, some chocolate, dark fruit. The alcohol is prominent, but blends nicely with the beer. This is a nice sipper, but you have to like rum to get behind this beer. Overall, another fantastic offering from Prairie.
Jun 28, 2018
4.71/5 rDev +11.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a tulip from a 12oz bottle. Creamy, near-black with little head retention. The nose is heavy coconut and fruity rum, a bit of alcohol, but blends nicely with the base beer. Beautiful, creamy mouthfeel, and flavors of rum, coconut, some chocolate, dark fruit. The alcohol is prominent, but blends nicely with the beer. This is a nice sipper, but you have to like rum to get behind this beer. Overall, another fantastic offering from Prairie.
Jun 28, 2018
Pirate Noir from Prairie Artisan Ales
Beer rating:
94 out of
100 with
748 ratings
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