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Bam Noire

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A dark farmhouse beer with worn leather and cool autumn nights in the aroma. Sweet plum and toasted raisin lead the palate, with hints of coffee and cacao, and the finish lingers tart and refreshing. At 4.5 % ABV, Bam Noire is only available for a few short months from Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter, Michigan.

ABV
4.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
golden6
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
tartdark fruitchocolate
tart
dark fruit
chocolate
coffee
roasted
earthy
Aroma
The nose opens with earthy, leather-forward notes reminiscent of worn saddle and cool autumn air.
also:spicy,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bam Noire

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown in the glass, leaning toward the darker end of the spectrum for a saison. The beer presents with good clarity and a modest, persistent head that leaves delicate lacing on the sides of the glass. Carbonation is brisk and lively, supporting a fine, tight foam structure.

deep amber-brownclearfine lacingbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with earthy, leather-forward notes reminiscent of worn saddle and cool autumn air. Underneath lie sweet plum and dried raisin notes, complemented by subtle toasted grain character. A faint background of coffee and cacao adds depth without overwhelming the farmhouse yeast complexity.

worn leatherdark fruittoasted graincool, earthy

◐ Taste

Sweet plum and raisin lead the entry, with toasted, roasted malt providing body and depth. Mid-palate delivers gentle coffee and cacao undertones, while a clean, refreshing tartness cuts through, preventing any cloying sensation. Low bitterness (28 IBU) keeps the profile approachable despite the dark character.

dark stone fruitroasted malttart aciditylow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish emerges tart and decidedly refreshing, with lingering dry notes that invite another sip. The tartness persists gently into the aftertaste without harshness, supported by subtle yeast-derived spice.

tart, refreshingdry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
81
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

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About Saison

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What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

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