Lift Bridge Fireside Flannel Brown Ale

Lift Bridge Fireside Flannel Brown Ale. 4.7 % ABV. 35 IBU.
Crafted and canned by Lift Bridge Brewery, Stillwater, MN.

Fully opaque, dark brown, cocoa-tinged head on top.

In the nose: Cocoa and caramel dominate the aromatics. sweet, but balanced.

In the mouth: Malt commands the palate. More cocoa, caramel, a touch of toffee, as well as a little coffee, all expertly balanced. Medium bodied, easily consumed. Just enough hops for taste & balance. Well done. I like a good brown ale, and this is one.

Fireside Flannel is a unique brown ale crafted with roasted malts and Yakima hops. Notes of roasted hazelnuts, coffee and light chocolate combine as the beer warms —  and on a crisp fall day, there’s just enough alcohol to keep you warm as well. Pairs well with cheese platters and braised meats, along with desserts including ice cream and chocolate.

The best song to listen to with this flannel-themed brown ale is, of course, this one. He's only in it a little bit, (with the singing Mounties), but we're currently using it, and many other scenes from Monty Python, to remember Terry Jones. (1943-2020)