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Limb from Limb

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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
clovespicyhoppy
clove
spicy
hoppy
spicy hop
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent clove and warm spice notes from both the rye and the Lumberjack hops.
also:tropical,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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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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