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Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes
BFM

Chemin des Buissons 8
CH-2350 Saignelégier
Telephone: +41 (0)32 951 26 26
Hours: Reservations required for tours.
Brewer: Jérôme Rebetez
[Contact] [Update]
CH-2350 Saignelégier
Telephone: +41 (0)32 951 26 26
Hours: Reservations required for tours.
Brewer: Jérôme Rebetez
[Contact] [Update]
Notes
Opened: 1997
Annual Production: 5,000 hl
U.S. Importer: B. United International
Contributor: J-C Scholtes
Updated: December 28, 2012
Beer List
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7.50% abv.
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Date: November 23, 2006 (#6173)Package: bottledPlace: Beertopia, Omaha NEScore: 18 pointsAppearance (3)
Red, slight haze. Massive head.Aroma (3)
Gingerbread, caramel, nutty.Mouthfeel (9)
Medium-big body, fizzy and chewy. Nice clean spiciness, lots of caramel. Very mild bitterness at the end.Overall Impression (3)
Actually tastes a lot like Blaugies Saison d'Epeautre, but with lots of caramel.
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7.00% abv.
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Date: January 24, 2009 (#7692)Package: bottledPlace: Liquid Solutions, Tigard ORScore: 16 pointsAppearance (3)
Nearly black. Low head.Aroma (3)
Molasses cookies and ginger snaps.Mouthfeel (8)
Light and sweet. Lots of molasses. Herbal spiciness. Some anise. Underberg.Overall Impression (2)
Heated to about 100°F, until the carbonation started to come out of solution. Interesting beer; not sure if I'd buy it again, though.

11.00% abv.
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Date: August 25, 2007 (#6606)Package: bottledPlace: Beertopia, Omaha NEScore: 16½ pointsAppearance (3)
Red-brown opaque, due to a poor pour. Dense white head.Aroma (3)
Tart, malty, fruity — apples.Mouthfeel (8)
Light body, fizzy. Lots of malt lends a creaminess. Gueuze-like tartness, but un-Gueuze-like sweetness. Lots of tart fruitiness.Overall Impression (2½)