Sierra Nevada/Dogfish head - Life and Limb 2 (2011)

This beer was first brewed in the fall of 2009, Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada created Life and Limb to celebrate the two brewers extended brewing families. That beer was so popular that it sold out nationwide in less than two weeks and proved once-and-for-all, that the wild and wonderful world of craft beer was healthy and vibrant. Because of that wonderful response, they decided to brew the beer again… something like a Life and Limb redux. Using the same recipe, but a different package.  Life and Limb 2 was available nationwide in limited supply starting mid-August 2011.

LIFE - this living ale is alive with yeast-a blend of both breweries house strains and naturally carbonated to enhance complexity, refinement, and to encourage aging. LIMB - for the birch and maple trees, who’s syrup gives this unique ale its flavor and symbolizes the collaboration between Sierra Nevada and Dogfish Head. Both breweries are proud to share Life and Limb with it’s thousands of other branches who collectively comprise the craft brewing family tree. Sip slowly with friends and loved ones; savor long - because one could do better than be a swigger of birches.

The ABV is 10.2 and the IBU rating is 50
Style - American Strong Ale
Glass to use - Pint Glass, Tumbler, Snifter, Mug or Stein
Delivery 750ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a brown color with a big, thick, creamy tan head. Great lacing.
Aroma - Grains, some hops, after warming up a bit the maple starts to come through.
Taste -  A little sweet, malty, hint of hops and caramel.  
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and body.
Drinkable - Very drinkable, a session beer.  A great strong brown.

This beer pairs well with cheese.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating = 97