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.

Franches-Montagnes Brewery
Native name
Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes
IndustryAlcoholic beverage
Founded1997
HeadquartersChemin Des Buissons 8, Saignelégier, Jura, Switzerland
ProductsBeer
OwnerJerome Rebetez

BFM's products are made in small batches and packaged by hand at the brewery.

Beers

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  • 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

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  1. ^ Eric Asimov (2 January 2009). "Roll Out the Barrel, Open Your Wallet". The New York Times.
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