The guys at Lift Bridge Brewing say that this beer was inspired by a grandmother’s recipe for Biscotti. It’s a Belgian inspired brew loaded with flavorings like honey, vanilla, and grains of paradise. I had this beer on tap while it was still available, but this sample was from a bottle given to me at the brewery shortly after the beer was released.

Lift Bridge Brewing
Stillwater, Minnesota
Style: Belgian Specialty Ale
Serving Style: 22 oz. Bottle

Aroma: Rich toast and caramel malt with dark fruits and belgian yeast character.
Appearance: Clear and deep copper color. No head. (When I had it on draft there was a nice off-white head.)
Flavor: Like the aroma with toast and caramel malt. Dark fruits like candied raisins. Maybe a hint of roast in the background. Peppery clove Belgian yeast character…or is that the grains of paradise? Well attenuated dry finish with lingering sweetness.
Mouthfeel: More carbonated than expected from the head. Medium Carbonation. Medium-high body that is creamy and mouth filling, probably from the oats.
Overall Impression: A nice beer that I would drink again. I liked the toasty malt and peppery notes. Wished I detected more from the vanilla and other flavorings. I think what I had on draft was a better example of this beer.