Beer 65: BFM Douze or Hydrogen Explosions and Nitrogen Clouds

I spent a great deal of time today talking about rocket chairs, hydrogen balloon explosions, nitrogen clouds and robots making dramatic entrances.  I ordered 1,500 cupcakes and 2,000 hardhats.  Today was a good day.

Tonight we drink Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes Douze.  It is BFM's 12th anniversary brew -- a Belgian ale brewed with hops and fancy pants salt.  Fleur de sel de Guerande to be exact.  It was released in 2009 and evidently can't be found anymore per every site I read.  Why this was hanging out at  Whole Foods in Devon a few nights ago, I do not know. 

Into my tulip glass it went.  It poured dark apricot color and a giant head.  Perhaps that was user error.  Who knows.  It had good carbonation and a yeast funkiness in the nose.  There was also some citrus - lemon foremost.  Drinking it revealed a tart and funky flavor.  There was also a spiciness that wasn't quite peppery but also not an earthy spice like clove.  Very unique.  It had a mild sourness and the fleur de sel was a very interesting addition.  It wasn't outright salty -- more of a hint.  It finished dry and  at 6.5% ABV, left me wanting more. 

Cheers!