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

mjtiernan

New York

4.83/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

12oz bottle poured into an oversized snifter. Bottled on 6/26/12. I know this because it’s finally got a date on it! Thanks Green Flash!

A: Two-finger off-white head sits atop a gorgeous hazy deep copper body. Pretty much my ideal picture of an IPA.

S: Pretty amazing. Sweet (almost candy-like) grapefruit and lemon. Some floral qualities.

T: Tastes great. The flavor is pretty severely unbalanced towards the hops and I don’t mind a single bit because I love all the hops they used for this beer. The malt makes a brief appearance mid-palate but then gets the hook from an almost perfect amount of bitterness in the finish.

M: Pretty dry for an IPA. Not as oily as some others. Medium body and lively carbonation. Drinkability is above average for such a full flavored IPA.

O: I always knew this was a good beer, but suffered through several old bottles due to a lack of bottle dating. When I slowed down for this review to really appreciated it, I realized how tremendous it really is when reasonably fresh.

Serving type: bottle

09-12-2012 02:14:45 | More by mjtiernan

DStoked

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

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megamass

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -5.7%

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ckollias

Maryland

4.74/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Enjoyed this 12oz bottle out of a Beligan Tulip glass.

A: Pours a copper hue with a white, 2-finger, frothy head that quickly slowly dissipates leaving a good trail and solid lace.

S: Hoppy, hoppy, hoppy aroma. Did I mention it smelled hoppy?

T: Extremely bitter and tart flavor with a good pine and citrus background. Finishes long, dry, and bitter.

M: Medium body and medium carbonation.

O: Wow – probably the most bitter hoppy beer I’ve ever had. Phenomenal.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 04:13:30 | More by ckollias

BJasny

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

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SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-22-2013 03:22:38 | More by SmellsofMahagony

gamanley

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

05-22-2013 03:01:21 | More by gamanley

Mtooman

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

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In_Control_Mike

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -5.7%

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VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

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Beerandboards

New Mexico

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

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Connecticut

5/5  rDev +17.9%

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California

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

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HeyYoMar

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-21-2013 02:07:01 | More by HeyYoMar

KingBiscuit

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -11.6%

05-21-2013 02:03:28 | More by KingBiscuit

joejost

New York

4/5  rDev -5.7%

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jmgault1

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-20-2013 21:57:56 | More by jmgault1

tipfortap

New York

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 17:12:58 | More by tipfortap

Geno206

Washington

4/5  rDev -5.7%

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PlayitAgain

New York

4.5/5  rDev +6.1%

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anticipation23

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 02:27:47 | More by anticipation23

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +0.2%

05-20-2013 01:43:22 | More by Ctrauty

Gtreid

Florida

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-19-2013 23:43:38 | More by Gtreid

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -5.7%

05-19-2013 23:21:46 | More by drgonzo2k2

Nunya

Ohio

4/5  rDev -5.7%

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