Green Flash West Coast I.P.A. - Green Flash Brewing Co.

goindownsouth

South Carolina

4.43/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Consumed on 02.14.08 at my favorite local haunt in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Liberty Street Taproom and Pizzeria.

Brilliant and orange in colour with a thick, golden head that left a respectible lacing, sticky all throughout. Aromas resonate with amazing candied citrus and fresh pine essence. Clean and clear in the nose, for sure. Great balance on the palate as the bitterness paired well with the light yet solid malty backbone. Make no mistake about it though, this one is all about the hops. One of the more clean, unabashed, well balanced IPAs I have had in some time. I never would have guessed this one was 7% as the alcohol was hidden so well in the hop lusciousness and leveling malt structure.

A fantastic brew and one that needs to be sought out if you are a fan of West Coast IPAs.

Serving type: bottle

02-16-2008 13:44:05 | More by goindownsouth

jbarletto

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-18-2013 14:35:08 | More by jbarletto

BRYeleJR

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-18-2013 12:26:49 | More by BRYeleJR

DJB2231

Delaware

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-18-2013 12:24:27 | More by DJB2231

gshackles

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-18-2013 03:46:28 | More by gshackles

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-18-2013 02:14:50 | More by mkirkland80

Shogun730

California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 21:30:49 | More by Shogun730

BeerRefugee

Oklahoma

4.24/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours a medium orange-amber color. Medium white head with good retention and lacing. Huge aroma of citrus, floral and piney hops and a mild dose of yeast. Flavor has just enough malt backbone to balance the big hops. Lots of grapefruit and floral with a hint of pine. Medium mouthfeel and slightly dry finish. The glass I had was very good and it was past its prime. This stuff must be phenomenal when it's fresh.

Serving type: on-tap

05-17-2013 20:27:59 | More by BeerRefugee

EricClayton

West Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 19:37:00 | More by EricClayton

carlosega

Ohio

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 17:13:24 | More by carlosega

Chegui

Connecticut

4.75/5  rDev +12%

05-17-2013 14:45:45 | More by Chegui

Glider

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-17-2013 13:36:53 | More by Glider

cochan

Massachusetts

2.25/5  rDev -46.9%

05-17-2013 12:15:42 | More by cochan

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-17-2013 02:05:34 | More by ElizabethEleanor

Dizzy242

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-17-2013 00:35:13 | More by Dizzy242

MickeyMonk

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 23:52:33 | More by MickeyMonk

Blashawright

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 22:32:36 | More by Blashawright

Westuh

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -17.5%

05-16-2013 18:39:43 | More by Westuh

jjd315

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 14:24:35 | More by jjd315

deekyn

California

3.25/5  rDev -23.3%

05-16-2013 04:13:46 | More by deekyn

phooky

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-16-2013 00:05:01 | More by phooky

inanity

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +17.9%

05-15-2013 23:46:04 | More by inanity

ScottK22

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-15-2013 21:53:05 | More by ScottK22

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-15-2013 20:04:49 | More by gfap61

Duesler

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-15-2013 19:52:28 | More by Duesler