Le Chat Noir
Portsmouth Brewery

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From:
Portsmouth Brewery
 
New Hampshire, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.8 | pDev: 11.32%
Reviews:
31
Ratings:
66
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 23, 2018
Added:
Apr 16, 2008
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  1
Belgian style stout.
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Ratings by ajcormier:
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Rated by ajcormier from New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +5.3%

Oct 31, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by MeganandDana from Pennsylvania

Oct 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.78 by mklisz from New Hampshire

Aug 20, 2015
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

3.9/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 3.75
On tap at the source for a late lunch.
Dark brown with a huge tightly bubbled tan head that persists forever. Rich creamed coffee with hints of peppery spice and a touch of earth and light fruit. Creamy silky smooth mouthfeel. the Belgian yeast is a little odd, but I enjoyed it.
Jul 27, 2015
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Rated by Eamonn-Cummings3 from New York

3.64/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Very fruity and estery not much roasty flavor except for in the bitterness. Thin body.
Jul 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.07 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Jul 07, 2015
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Reviewed by snowmageddon from Massachusetts

4.11/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
A: pours dark brown/black with a small brown head.
S: chocolate malts, raisins,
T: cola, raisins, light roast coffee, Belgian yeast is subdued. Hops are sparse, but add a slight earthy, anise bitter note.
o: the black cat is a great stout, and this Belgian yeast addition adds a nice wrinkle. A nice beer and worth trying.
Mar 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by psweendogg from Connecticut

Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.33 by Ivanhoes_Backpack from Canada (NB)

Feb 22, 2015
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Reviewed by Flounder57 from Massachusetts

3.82/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Served in a pint glass at the Portsmouth Brewery.

Appearance: A one finger mocha head was poured that reduced to a thin layer. It is a pitch black color with no vision of anything. Frothy lacing down the glass as the beer was drank.

Smell: Some caramel, bittersweet chocolate, roasted coffee, sweet notes, Belgian yeast, and bready notes.

Taste:Same as above. A bit sweet and finishes light. Slight bitterness in the rear too.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, light bodied, a little sweet, low to medium carbonation, and a little chewy.

Overall: Pretty nice stout. Belgian yeast strain and dome sweetness. More American than an Irish stout.
Jan 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by JuliusCaesar from New Hampshire

Jan 15, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by slasich from Pennsylvania

Jan 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by deereless from Colorado

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by KirkFrancis from North Carolina

Aug 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by MA08 from Massachusetts

Mar 19, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by phuntasy from New Hampshire

Mar 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by acurtis from New Jersey

Mar 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Mar 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by rayman2112 from New Hampshire

Jul 24, 2013
Le Chat Noir from Portsmouth Brewery
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 66 ratings