Green Flash Imperial India Pale Ale - Green Flash Brewing Co.

timmay41

Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

22oz. bomber with no freshness date, poured into an Allagash snifter.

A: Deep orange hue, a few shades away from traffic cone, with cumulus cloud colored head that's two fingers thick. Substantial lacing clings to the glass and the body of the beer doesn't let any light shine through. Really interesting. The head remains throughout, which rocks.

S: Big hop aroma and with syrupy sweetness, as well as pine and orange rine.

T: Wow, expected a slightly more complex Green Flash IPA, but this is totally different. Shame on me. Massive hop bitterness on the front of the palate, with a trace of malt afterwards, which teases with a suggestion of balance. But this is 101 ibu's so forget it. Hops, biting hops.

M: Medium bodied and crisp-feeling. What every double IPA should aspire to.

D: Make a call for delivery for dinner and throw your keys behind the couch... this is way drinkable, especially for any hophead. If you want a potent one-beer nightcap, this is a great candidate.

Serving type: bottle

02-15-2009 05:22:33 | More by timmay41

JohnK17

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-23-2013 15:56:31 | More by JohnK17

WizzardOfHops

California

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-23-2013 12:34:53 | More by WizzardOfHops

frozenjogurt

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-22-2013 03:23:47 | More by frozenjogurt

jakecattleco

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 18:03:25 | More by jakecattleco

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-21-2013 14:18:04 | More by Slatetank

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 22:20:41 | More by johntfox

Tom-Peters

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 14:58:00 | More by Tom-Peters

Geno206

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-20-2013 04:19:20 | More by Geno206

IP-EH

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 22:00:12 | More by IP-EH

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 13:18:10 | More by Photekut

Poupae

Thailand

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 06:46:27 | More by Poupae

CesarLopes

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-19-2013 04:08:57 | More by CesarLopes

lpgarcia8

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-17-2013 05:47:16 | More by lpgarcia8

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-17-2013 02:05:18 | More by ElizabethEleanor

DrewShalvoy

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-16-2013 23:17:28 | More by DrewShalvoy

KingEdward

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-15-2013 21:31:04 | More by KingEdward

mattkoon

South Carolina

4.33/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

pours with a very thick head- its a golden, buttery color. the smell is very hoppy, pine citrus. the taste is more bitter, and bold than citrus. this is a good solid ipa. i would like a little more citrus- but i am really reaching out on a limb here to find anything wrong with this beer. this is the third beer from green flash that i have had and theyve all been pretty good... this just makes want to try other beers from them.

Serving type: bottle

05-15-2013 03:15:11 | More by mattkoon

tourdot

Wisconsin

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-14-2013 06:34:00 | More by tourdot

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-12-2013 18:07:19 | More by mikeburd1128

alwaysplayin

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-11-2013 16:53:47 | More by alwaysplayin

alienlifeforcecube

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-11-2013 02:54:36 | More by alienlifeforcecube

ScottieD

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-11-2013 02:02:46 | More by ScottieD

TheBadger0289

New Zealand (Aotearoa)

5/5  rDev +22.2%

05-11-2013 01:35:00 | More by TheBadger0289

jxc5

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-09-2013 01:03:35 | More by jxc5