Green Flash Hop Head Red Ale - Green Flash Brewing Co.

WestCoastBrew2

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

02-07-2013 02:08:40 | More by WestCoastBrew2

xacidx

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-19-2013 03:14:42 | More by xacidx

ejimhof

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14%

05-18-2013 16:29:48 | More by ejimhof

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-17-2013 19:30:47 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

Beerislivingproof

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-15-2013 14:51:42 | More by Beerislivingproof

YobroitsJoe

Maryland

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-11-2013 06:30:17 | More by YobroitsJoe

JakeDebus

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-10-2013 15:59:47 | More by JakeDebus

alienlifeforcecube

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-10-2013 00:38:20 | More by alienlifeforcecube

ChanChan

California

3.5/5  rDev -14%

05-08-2013 07:14:52 | More by ChanChan

GreesyFizeek

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-08-2013 01:04:27 | More by GreesyFizeek

chinchill

South Carolina

3.19/5  rDev -21.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

An East Coast/West Coast showdown tonight, with a Westbrook IPA (12 oz can; date stamp shows it was canned only 3 weeks ago) up against Green Flash Hop Head Red (12 oz bottle; marketed as a “red IPA”; plenty fresh with a best by date of 10 Dec., 2013). The Hop Head Red pours a hazy, dark red-amber with a small tan head that has poor retention; not unusual for an IPA.

Aroma: A solid sweet malt presence overlaid with earthy, fruity and spruce hops. Slightly musty. Less striking and fresh hop aroma than the Westbrook.

T: A less complex hop mix than in the Westbrook. The claimed IBU of 70 seems even higher than expected versus the 60 IBU of the Westbrook. Moderate-high grapefruit peel bitterness in the finish and aftertaste.

M: Medium body with medium carbonation; slightly harsh.

O: This red IPA had less hops in the aroma yet was more bitter and earthy. Disappointing and clearly less appealing than the Westbrook IPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2013 00:00:43 | More by chinchill

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-07-2013 20:54:06 | More by dalepryor

CoolEthan

California

3.5/5  rDev -14%

05-05-2013 23:06:29 | More by CoolEthan

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-05-2013 15:10:27 | More by KevinGordon

rapayn01

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

05-04-2013 02:46:36 | More by rapayn01

ystazi

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.7%

05-04-2013 01:31:09 | More by ystazi

Steve907

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

05-02-2013 13:27:09 | More by Steve907

bh123

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

05-02-2013 04:45:08 | More by bh123

SMITHAND

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-28-2013 01:29:24 | More by SMITHAND

Brenden

Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This big red is indeed that, a nice-looking clear red-brown. A tan head forms a one finger tall cap that sets very well and for a good, long time. Lacing remains in good quantity, almost exclusively patching but with a little legging.
From the aroma, I can know easily that this beer is a big, raw, piney, West Coast style beer. Nicely hoppy, this is a pretty fragrant beer. A bit of grapefruit comes out as well. Caramel sweetness from malts drifts out, just enough for balance.
More malty sweet but with plenty of a more citrus-forward bitterness, there's a sturdy sweetness alongside the hops, though it certainly is nicely hopped. Pine and herbal bitterness pull through strongly, particularly from middle to finish. This is a fantastically flavorful beer in a typically weaker style. Nugget Nectar has some competition in this beer.
A medium-bodied brew, the mouthfeel is well-balanced, both crisp and smooth.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 00:10:30 | More by Brenden

samturner

California

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-27-2013 13:53:17 | More by samturner

zenithberwyn

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

04-27-2013 06:57:49 | More by zenithberwyn

Irish0480

New York

4/5  rDev -1.7%

04-26-2013 18:20:40 | More by Irish0480

nstroup

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

04-25-2013 00:10:35 | More by nstroup

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -14%

04-23-2013 04:27:27 | More by Kelp