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La Noire

Micro Brasserie de l'Arquebuse
France·Dry Stout
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Dijon's dark offering — La Noire is a dry stout brewed with roasted barley for a coffee-like bitterness and a silky, dry finish. Jet black with a tan head, it challenges the assumption that Burgundy is only about wine.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark40
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
roastedcoffeemalty
roasted
coffee
malty
earthy
chocolate
dark fruit
Aroma
Roasted barley dominates the nose with a pronounced coffee character—bitter espresso grounds and charred grain.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Noire

◎ Appearance

Jet black in the glass with minimal light transmission, revealing the beer's deep opacity. A tan head forms on the pour and maintains moderate retention, clinging to the glass walls in sparse lacing. The body sits still and dense, with fine carbonation evident only in scattered bubble chains.

jet blacktan headsparse lacing

◌ Aroma

Roasted barley dominates the nose with a pronounced coffee character—bitter espresso grounds and charred grain. Beneath lies a subtle earthiness with hints of cocoa powder and dark chocolate. The aromatic profile remains dry and restrained, with no sweetness or fruity notes competing.

roasted barleycoffee, espressococoa, chocolateearthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with assertive roasted malt and bitter coffee notes that coat the tongue immediately. Mid-palate reveals a smooth, creamy mouthfeel that softens the initial bitterness, with traces of dark chocolate and grain earthiness emerging. The drying effect builds steadily, leaving no residual sweetness.

roasted, bittercoffee-forwardsmooth, creamydry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is distinctly dry and lingering, with roasted coffee bitterness persisting for several minutes. Aftertaste remains clean and mineral-like, with fading chocolate and earthy undertones.

dry, persistentcoffee aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
79
Appearance
75
Finish
77
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

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

Drink within a year. Standard stouts are best fresh but hold reasonably well for 6–12 months.

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About Dry Stout

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What is a Dry Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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