Isseki Nichō (Pinot Noir)
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel! in Saint-Jérôme, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦
Collab with: Tamamura-Honten (Shiga Kogen Beer)Farmhouse - Black Saison Regular
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Score
7.61
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Saison noire impériale élevée en barrique de pinot noir. Imperial dark saison with dominant bitterness, roasted malt tones and a dry, complex and spicy finish.
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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 8
Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Can to tulip.
Appearance: very dark brown close to black in color with a two finger eggshell white foamy head which slid off nicely to leave some subtle lace
Aroma: dark fruits, woody scents, earthy tones, clean soil, dark chocolate and a touch of coriander
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas together somewhat spicy and earthy sweet with a light savory tone to it; mild aftertaste of the spicy tones and clean earthy to woody vibes
Texture: medium bodied, good sipper; somewhat dry on the tongue and not so smooth; finishes earthy and dry
Overall: dark saison - well it certainly is and a nice one to end a night on because of how dry it is, I'd have again.
Can to tulip.
Appearance: very dark brown close to black in color with a two finger eggshell white foamy head which slid off nicely to leave some subtle lace
Aroma: dark fruits, woody scents, earthy tones, clean soil, dark chocolate and a touch of coriander
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas together somewhat spicy and earthy sweet with a light savory tone to it; mild aftertaste of the spicy tones and clean earthy to woody vibes
Texture: medium bodied, good sipper; somewhat dry on the tongue and not so smooth; finishes earthy and dry
Overall: dark saison - well it certainly is and a nice one to end a night on because of how dry it is, I'd have again.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Feb 2026
at 18:10
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Poured from 341mL bottle (bottled 2016-09-06, thanks beerplace). Black with tan head. Vinous, mild dark fruit and chocolate, hint of soy sauce. Seems like it's a little past its prime, but still has some good flavours.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Apr 2022
at 10:41
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
12 oz. bottle, thanks to Brett! Pours black, with a big, frothy, tan head. The aroma is black bread, orange peel, anise, coconut, and blackberries. Dry and roasty, with just a little tart flavor. Medium body, with an acidic, drying mouthfeel. Interesting and quite tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Mar 2019
at 22:15
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at Beavertown Extravaganza 2017. It pours deep brown to black with a medium tan head. The aroma is soft, sweet, jammy, vinous, bread, sticky fruit bun, dried fruits and figgy pudding. The taste is smooth, juicy, fruity, vinous, jammy berry, bread,fruit compote, slick toffee, wood and touch of alcohol warmth through the finish. Medium - full body and fine carbonation. Incredibly well balanced. Really enjoyable stuff.
Tried
on 29 Dec 2017
at 07:08
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Keg at the Beavertown Extravaganza, Day Juan, 08/09/17. Pitch black with a well appointed tan covering. Nose is toffee, stewed fruits, biscuit base, caramel, figs, dates, light spice. Taste comprises toffee, black peppery spice, fruit rinds, dates, booze notes. Full body, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a rising boost. Decent enough Belgo strong.
Tried
on 26 Dec 2017
at 11:41
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Draft at Gollem, Antwerp. Black with a small tan head. Aroma of oak barrel, vinous notes, dark chocolate, caramel, toast and leather. Flavour is light heavy sweet and bitter. Full bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Dec 2017
at 16:26
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8
(Bottle) clear, very dark brown colour with a medium tall brown head; aroma of soy sauce, wet wood, wine; balanced flavour with a long, light bitter finish
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Nov 2017
at 19:01
7/10
Mørk brunsvart med fingerhøyt beige skum. Lukter fat, trevirke og svisker. Middels fylde. Smaker trevirke, alkohol, mørk frukt, toast og maltig sødme. (Beavex17)
Tried
on 29 Sep 2017
at 04:57
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 9
Draft @ Beavertown Extravaganza'17. Brune foncée, col blanc-cassé virant sur moka clair, léger doré au verre. Arôme offre un bouquet plaisant de fruits noirs, levure belge avec de fins éléments ester, l'effet barrique et boisé ainsi que du pinot confèrent une belle dimension au bouquet. Retrouve plus un effet de triple. Palais est malté, caramel, léger sur pointe de chocolat qui perce bien avec un fini gardant des éléments de levure belge tout comme l'effet de certains esters. Fruité noir rappelant la date et la prune confite et de bons éléments de triple. L'ajout de barrique est subtil et apporte un excellent caractère à la bière. Malté sur note caramel revient sur la fin.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Sep 2017
at 03:37