Barrique Noire (Cellar Series)
Põhjala in Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia 🇪🇪
Porter - Imperial Baltic Series|
Score
7.78
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An indulgent imperial Baltic porter aged in French crème de cassis barrels.
Taste
First sip is roasty with a subtle smokiness. A mineral saltiness plays quietly in the background. The mid-palate turns blackcurrant jammy, complemented by dark plums and raisins. The aftertaste is long and persistent - roasty bitterness balanced by a blackcurrant-liqueur-like sweetness. This is a full-bodied, bold, and multifaceted beer with excellent long-term cellaring potential.
Nose
Heavily roasted oak with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, supported by smoky plum and blackcurrant in the background.
Appearance
Dark brown, nearly black beer with a beige-brown, finger-thick head that lingers for a long time.
Hops
El Dorado
Malts
Pilsner, Munich light, kaeralinnased, Caramel 150, Chocolate, Chocolate wheat
Taste
First sip is roasty with a subtle smokiness. A mineral saltiness plays quietly in the background. The mid-palate turns blackcurrant jammy, complemented by dark plums and raisins. The aftertaste is long and persistent - roasty bitterness balanced by a blackcurrant-liqueur-like sweetness. This is a full-bodied, bold, and multifaceted beer with excellent long-term cellaring potential.
Nose
Heavily roasted oak with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, supported by smoky plum and blackcurrant in the background.
Appearance
Dark brown, nearly black beer with a beige-brown, finger-thick head that lingers for a long time.
Hops
El Dorado
Malts
Pilsner, Munich light, kaeralinnased, Caramel 150, Chocolate, Chocolate wheat
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8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
8/XI/25 - on tap @ Billies Craft Beer Festival Day 2 - Session 2 (Antwerp), BB: n/a (2025-1222) Thanks to all for sharing today’s beers!
Clear dark brown beer, small creamy beige head, unstable, falls down quickly. Aroma: good strong roast, lots of charcoal, a little oxidized, a hint of red wine, some raspberry jam, caramel, mocha. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: sweet and sugary start, chocolate, raspberry jam, a bit sweet, soft acidity, good roast. Aftertaste: bitter finish, alcohol, roast, charcoal, coffee, dry finish.
Clear dark brown beer, small creamy beige head, unstable, falls down quickly. Aroma: good strong roast, lots of charcoal, a little oxidized, a hint of red wine, some raspberry jam, caramel, mocha. MF: ok carbon, medium to full body. Taste: sweet and sugary start, chocolate, raspberry jam, a bit sweet, soft acidity, good roast. Aftertaste: bitter finish, alcohol, roast, charcoal, coffee, dry finish.
Tried
from Draft
on 08 Nov 2025
at 18:55
7.8/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tried
from Draft
at
Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room
on 07 Nov 2025
at 16:49
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7.5
Texture 9
Overall 8
100ml draught, from a sample tray at Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room. Bare naked on the surface, scattered lacing, and a coal black body. Attractive aromas of dark chocolate malts, nicely roasted, hints of dried fruits as well. Powerful taste profile with dark chocolate, prunes, raisin, and dark berries. Lingering roasted ending. Nice sipper.
In friendly company with visionthing and Finn. (Tallinn, 07.11.2025)
In friendly company with visionthing and Finn. (Tallinn, 07.11.2025)
Tried
from Draft
at
Põhjala Brewery & Tap Room
on 07 Nov 2025
at 16:30
7.9/10
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Appearance 7
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
On tap at the brewery. Pours pitch black with a tanned head. Roasty aroma a with dark chocolate, cocoa, blackcurrant and vinous notes. Sweet, smooth and flavourful with rather high flavour intensity and a quite noticable bitterness. Dessert and delicious.
Tried
from Draft
on 17 Sep 2025
at 14:58