BFM La Torpille

Brewed by BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes)
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Saignelégier, Switzerland

Serve in Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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Bottle, bought @ Bierkompass.de.
Fairly muddy brown with a firm, frothy, off-white head. Long duration. Aroma is powerful. Lots of cinnamon and spices on top of tartish fruit. Lots of plums and raisins. High carbonation, fairly dryish and slightly thin mouthfeel. Flavour has some clear tartness, very fruity, lots of plums. Fantastic dry, lingering finish. If only the beer only had the aftertaste :o)

raught at Pizzeria Paradiso, courtesy of RJ and Darian, thank you sirs! Murky, variegated brown color, beige head. Aroma of Earthmonk and lipstick! Taste of tea, cinnamon, nutmeg, sourballs, black pepper. Acidic. Fascinating.

Draft at Churchkey. Very unique beer and one which I really enjoyed. Muddy caramel colored pour, almost completely opaque. Light tan head. Very fruity aroma. Good fresh plum aroma with woody notes. Cinnamon is noticeable. Very dry, funky beer. Woody, slight tannic plum dominates at first. A little bit tart. The finish is dry and moderately bitter. The cinnamon and clove make and appearance at the end.

(Old BA rate - bottle) Pours with a nice finger of eggshell colored head that doesn’t hang around for very long; light hazy brown hue. Very vinous in the nose; red grapes; light malt sweetness; some sour fruitiness; medicinal and earthy notes. Flavor is a little less sour than suggested in the nose; only a faint touch of fruit sweetness; some sourness and acidity; has some spice to it as well. Lighter body with bubbly carbonation. Interesting enough drinking, and one of the better offerings from BFM’s more regular lineup.

swing top bottle (330ml). -Trade with Allen (thanks Julian!) Murky brown coloured, small off-white head that went away fast, spicy nose with hint of plums. Acidic and spicy with obvious presence of plums and touch of caramel. Mild spicy finish and aftertaste. Interesting and not so offensive like La Meule was.

Draft. Large of-white head atop murky brown body. Aroma is moderately sweet, plum/vinous, some cinnamon. taste is moderately sweet, vinous, some alcohol, plum, light vinegar. Low carbonation, medium body.

Bottle @ Brugmansia/Fonefan Tasting, June 2010. Pours unclear amber with a red hew and a small creamy white head. Nose is yeast, dark fruit and berries. Tart and dry flavor. Quite rough/harsh.

Bottle 330ml. w. swing top.

Clear medium amber color with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, nutty - leather, wood. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet, light light acidic and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20100612]

Bottle, 7.5%. Spicy and slightly acidic aroma. Cloudy brown colour. Small bits floating about. OK stable light brown head. The flavour is nicely sour, citric, well refreshing.

Hazy mahogany with a large beige head. Sweet aroma with roasted malt, caramel and hints of lacto. Flavour had roasted malt, caramel and hints of lacto. Finished sourish.