Boréale Noire
A dry stout in the English mould, in the range since 1989. Black malt, roasted barley and chocolate malt give an opaque black beer with a tan head and a creamy texture. Cocoa and coffee lead the aroma, with caramel, walnut and toasted bread behind them; the roast carries a light sweetness through the middle before the finish dries out. Most of the bitterness comes from the roasted grain.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Boréale Noire
Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.
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
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
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.
Finding a similar Dry Stout
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same roasted, bitter, dry character as Boréale Noire will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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