The Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes (BFM) is a small, artisanal brewery in Saignelégier, Jura, Switzerland, whose products, including barrel-aged beers, have drawn international acclaim.[1] Founded in 1997 by Jérôme Rebetez, a trained oenologist, the brewery is known for making beers that stray outside traditional beer style guidelines and use unorthodox ingredients. The brewery takes its name from its home district.
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Native name | Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes |
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| Industry | Alcoholic beverage |
| Founded | 1997 |
| Headquarters | Chemin Des Buissons 8, Saignelégier, Jura, Switzerland |
| Products | Beer |
| Owner | Jerome Rebetez |
BFM's products are made in small batches and packaged by hand at the brewery.
Beers
edit- Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chien (usually around 11% ABV), A strong, dark, wine-like beer released annually. Barrel-aged, with a complex, sour character. While the primary batch for each year is blended from different barrels, "Grand Cru" versions selected from individual barrels have also been made available to the US market.
- Cuvée du (n)ème (varying by batch between 6 % and 8% ABV), is a special brewed every year for the public brewing session at the beginning of November, and named after the number of the batch (6ème, 7ème, etc.). All are unfiltered, top-fermented, bottle-conditioned ales.
- La Cuivree A Pilsner.
- √ 225 (5.0% ABV) A saison matured in Saint Bon-Chien oak barrels.
- La Cuvée Alex le Rouge (10.276% ABV) Labeled as a "Jurassian" Imperial Stout.
- La Dragonne (7.0% ABV) A beer brewed with honey and spices, meant to be served heated.
- La Mandragore (8.0% ABV) A dark ale.
- La Meule (6.0% ABV) Labeled a "Swiss Golden Ale", this strong pale ale is flavored with sage.
- La Salamandre (5.5% ABV) A witbier.
- La Torpille (7.5% ABV) A dark ale with spices and prunes.
- Tarry Suchong A beer made with Lapsang Souchong tea, giving a distinctly smoky flavor.
References
edit- ^ Eric Asimov (2 January 2009). "Roll Out the Barrel, Open Your Wallet". The New York Times.