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

gunner214

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

12-17-2011 23:53:32 | More by gunner214

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

mpedara429

Massachusetts

4.33/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours out a very deep amber color that is cloudy with visible particulates. Three fingers of fluffy pale yellow head. Great retention and very sticky lacing.

S: Strong malty smell like red licorice. Maybe just a hint of orange in there too.

T: Red licorice is prominent balanced by a strong piney hop profile. Buttery biscuit. A slight herbal flavor in there too that is kind of minty. An earthy flavor is left in the mouth when the beer goes down. A lemon flavor starts appearing as the beer starts to warm.

M: Pretty standard medium body with medium carbonation. A slightly chewy texture.

O: This one is surely awesome. Much better than most I've tried of this style. Balance through and through, very smooth. Not much harshness to speak of here. The complexity is great. Hop heads might complain that there isn't enough hoppiness. What it lacks in that department, it makes up for in the synergy of the ASTM categories.

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 04:22:46 | More by mpedara429