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La Meule

Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes
Switzerland·Blonde Ale
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A blonde with vegetal and spicy notes of citrus, dried hay and ginger, and a bitterness that lingers in the finish. Powerful yet balanced, the 6% Meule is brewed with sage, one of the unusual ingredients BFM likes to work with, alongside Sarawak pepper. Its bouquet stays subtle while the bitterness speaks plainly.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicycitrusyherbal
spicy
citrusy
herbal
hoppy
grassy
clean
Aroma
The nose opens with understated elegance: herbal sage and Sarawak pepper provide a spicy backbone, while citrus notes emerge alongside dried hay and dried grass undertones.
also:malty
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for La Meule

◎ Appearance

La Meule presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with delicate lacing. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating a refined visual presence that reflects its 8 SRM character.

pale goldenbright clarityfine head retentioncrisp carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with understated elegance: herbal sage and Sarawak pepper provide a spicy backbone, while citrus notes emerge alongside dried hay and dried grass undertones. The bouquet remains subtle and layered, inviting closer inspection without overwhelming the senses.

sage and pepperdry citrusherbaceoushay notes

◐ Taste

The palate delivers a spicy, hoppy entry with pronounced bitterness balanced by clean malt support. Mid-palate reveals ginger warmth and herbal complexity, while the bitterness grows more insistent without becoming harsh, leaving an assertive and lingering impression.

spicy gingerherbal complexityassertive bitternessclean malt

◑ Finish

The finish is long and dry, with bitterness that speaks plainly on the back of the palate and fades gradually. A crisp, refreshing character persists, inviting the next sip without cloying sweetness.

long, dry finishlingering bitternessrefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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