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Limb from Limb

Driftwood Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Rye IPA · One of 5 Rye IPAs in hopIQ

Born of Canadian malted rye and Lumberjack hops, Limb from Limb blends warming malt with the melon, clove and allspice profile of this BC-grown variety. Cascade and Cashmere alongside. At 7 percent.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Balanced backbone, with every axis close to the middle.

Nothing dominates, and that is the craft — each element gets room to be tasted.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Rye IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
spicy hop
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
clove
fruity
clean
Malt character
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Limb from Limb

Appearance

A pale golden ale with bright clarity and lively carbonation. The head forms with moderate density and leaves a thin, persistent lacing on the glass as you drink.

pale goldenclearfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent clove and warm spice notes from both the rye and the Lumberjack hops. Subtle melon and stone fruit aromas emerge underneath, with a light herbal and earthy backdrop from the supporting Cascade and Cashmere varieties.

clove-forwardmelon, stone fruitherbal spice

Taste

The palate leads with spicy-hoppy character and a clean malt backbone from Canadian rye. Mid-palate develops tropical and fruity notes with continued clove and allspice warmth. The bitterness is moderate and well-integrated, finishing crisp without harshness.

spicy-hoppytropical fruitclean malt

Finish

A refreshing, dry exit with lingering spice notes that fade gradually. The aftertaste remains clean and malt-forward without astringency.

dryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Limb from Limb

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Limb from Limb

About Rye IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Rye IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar Rye IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same clove, spicy, hoppy character as Limb from Limb will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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