Noir de Dottignies
Noir de Dottignies is the darkest beer in the De Ranke range, a strong, top-fermented brown ale built on seven malts, among them chocolate and dark-roasted grades. Here the hops serve balance rather than aroma. It pours deep chestnut to ruby under a thick beige head. The nose brings bread dough, caramel, figs, plums and dates with cocoa and a light coffee edge. The palate turns to dark chocolate, toffee and roast, with a hint of liquorice and a firm, dry bitterness that keeps the sweetness in check.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Noir de Dottignies
Serve at 9–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.
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