Lupulin Libations

The name says it all.

Lupulin glands are the tiny little yellow pockets of goodness in a hop cone that contain some essential ingredients for aroma and flavor in beer.

A libation is an alcoholic beverage, and of course beer fits into that category.

Lupulin Libations is dedicated to everything beer. I offer you a chance to have an experience with beer through my organized tasting sessions.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Beer Brief #7 - Life and Limb


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Brewery - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., Chico, California (In collaboration with Dogfish Head Brewing)
Beer - Life and Limb
Style - American Strong Ale brewed with maple syrup, fermented with a blend of both breweries' house yeast strains, and bottle conditioned with birch syrup
ABV - 10.2%
IBU - 50
Color - Dark brown with hints of ruby and a light tan head
Aroma - Chocolate, brown sugar, dates
Flavor - Sweet malt, very roasty, coffee, herbal bitterness
Verdict - Tasty and dangerous. The alcohol is hidden fairly well by flavors that I feel are quite similar to an imperial stout, but sweeter.
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