Life & Limb. 10.2%. British beer geeks with such limited access
to American offerings may not want anything more than a collaboration brew
between Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. That wish was granted a few years ago
when this Life & Limb beer was reissued; a beer brewed with yeast strains
from both breweries and using pure maple and birch syrup. I didn’t realise at
the time – in April 2012 – when placing my first ever online beer order, through Beers of Europe, that I
would savour this more than any.
Yet, Life & Limb held steady within my stock more than
any other, knowing its rarity. On its purchase, I hadn’t realised that Dogfish
Head were no longer exporting to the UK. I hadn’t realised that such a
collaborative beer wouldn’t likely been seen on these shores again.
Then I read more into its style – an American Strong Ale. A
type of beer that I am happy to age, save for a special occasion and thoroughly
enjoy. But also one that is not appreciated or explored enough in this country.
Finally, 27 months after purchase, I am drinking this beer.

So that is it for me and beer reviews. I never intended this blog to be so anyway. This was an excellent beer to end that thought on.
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