De Ranke | Noir DottigniesNoir de Dottignies is an 8. 5% Belgian strong dark ale brewed by Brouwerij De Ranke, a brewery celebrated for balancing rich malt character with assertive hop bitterness. Pouring deep brown with ruby highlights, it opens with aromas of roasted malt, cocoa, dark cherries and subtle spice. On the palate, layers of dark fruit, light chocolate and caramelised malt are structured by De Rankes signature firm bitterness. Rather than turning sweet or heavy,