30th Street Pale Ale - Green Flash Brewing Co.

Ryan011235

Ohio

2.59/5  rDev -35.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5

On tap in a pint glass at Lucky's in Dayton on 8/11/12

Cloudy orange and amber. One finger head takes a long time to dissipate and leaves thick patches of lace.

Dry, spicy citrus aroma - tangerine, orange, pineapple. Hints of grass. Sweet like sugar beets and grapefruit as it warms. Sweet cracker. The taste is prickly and roughish. Herbal toughness with citrus zest and grassiness. Sharp grapefruit bitterness on the finish. Some toasted grains, but not too much malt though. Medium body with fluffy, mildly pointed carbonation. Dry finish. Bitterness grows on the finish and becomes harsh.

Overall, this is not a terrible beer, but I like my pale ales to be smoother than this.

Serving type: on-tap

01-31-2013 05:10:22 | More by Ryan011235

kojevergas

California

3.15/5  rDev -21.4%
look: 2.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Served on-draught at Green Flash. Reviewed from notes.

A: Pours a half finger beige colour head, thin, of little cream, and of poor retention. Body is a clear copper colour. No yeast particles are visible. No bubble show.

Sm: Floral hops, pale malts, and lots of citrus. An average strength aroma.

T: Floral hops, pale malts. Good body. No yeast or alcohol comes through. Simple and boring but clean and refreshing. There's not a lot to say about it; it's rather simple.

Mf: Smooth and wet. A touch too thick. Dry on the finish. Decent but not tailored to the flavour profile.

Dr: A drinkable pale that lacks complexity and subtlety. About what I expect from Green Flash. Still, it's above average and I might buy a cheap 6er of it. Meh.

C+

Serving type: on-tap

01-29-2013 23:24:07 | More by kojevergas

Jesse13713

Ohio

3.3/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - Pours a hop-filled amber color with a slightly golden hue. Slightly brown as well. Clumpy froth and less than impressive lacing.

Smell - Quite a grassy and hoppy smell. Smells quite yeast-like.

Taste - Not a very strong pale ale, but it is definitely different. Sweet malts that are very caramelized. A smooth oatsy taste. A slight toasted note as well.

Mouthfeel / Drinkability - Very light bodied and frothy in the mouth. Leaves a slight tingling feeling on my lips. This beer was pretty decent and different-tasting then any pale ale I've ever had before.

Serving type: on-tap

02-25-2011 03:25:26 | More by Jesse13713

Spider889

Ohio

3.3/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

On tap at Bodega on 12/26/11.

Served in a shaker pint.

Short creamy white head. Nice shiny bronze color. Provides an excellent wall of total lace.

The aroma is full of bright citrus - orange and sweet grapefruit.

The taste is also quite fruity. Citrusy grapefruit and bitter orange pith. There are also some spicy/peppery notes in there. I found this to be a bit boozy too - which was odd and unwelcome in the style (especially at a mere 6%).

Lingering bitterness and a slight numbing effect from the hops comes into play mid-glass. The spiciness coupled with the alcohol winds up being distracting and bothersome.

This started out being a great pale, but it winds up harsh and a chore to finish.

Serving type: on-tap

02-20-2012 07:03:47 | More by Spider889

Philousa

California

3.35/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Green Flash taproom 12/30/12.

Sits a pale gold, sparkly and clear in the glass. Good amount of head laces well as you drink. Light barley aroma, there but not overpowering. Sweet, floral hops. Bitterness starts and ends the flavor category. Bitter, salted caramel, semi sweet hops, piney and bitter flavor lingers. Very well balanced initially, the bitterness wears on me after a half pint.

This reminded me of the Drifter Pale Ale with its bright hop characteristics, but it proved to be much more bitter. The bitterness snuck up on me. I like the piney flavor and the aroma proves the beer to be more complex than most Pale Ales.

Serving type: on-tap

12-31-2011 05:45:19 | More by Philousa

Murrhey

Montana

3.38/5  rDev -15.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured on-tap at Green Flash Brewing in San Diego, CA. Reviewed from notes.

A- Half finger white head. Low retention. Some frilly lacing. Pale orange-gold color with nice clarity.

S- Smells like an English-style Pale Ale. Subdued and lighter with sweet malts.

T- Very hop heavy. Bitter taste with a sweet, crisp finish.

M- Smooth and light.

O- This is an alright Pale Ale, but I might avoid it unless I was looking for a sweeter hop-bomb.

Serving type: on-tap

04-05-2012 22:48:29 | More by Murrhey

mactrail

California

3.45/5  rDev -14%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A shade darker than amber. Not much head or lacing. Decent hoppy aroma. Some richness with browned biscuit flavor. A fair amount of malt.

Main flavor is the resiny hop. Thin body, quite sharp. Bitter aftertaste and dark vegetal flavor in the back of the mouth. Pleasant with food. We had a couple with clams and coleslaw at El Take it Easy on 30th Street in San Diego. Quite drinkable if you're a fan of Pale Ales. Seemed clean and crisp, just very hoppy.

08-07-2012: Had a pint at Leroy's in Coronado, and it is a rich mouthful. Sharp and spritzy on the tongue. There is a big malt flavor with lots of the browned biscuit taste, but the body is a little thin. Watery and bitter, but blessed with some mellow, sweet graininess. Better than the Park West Porter.

Serving type: on-tap

05-01-2011 05:39:17 | More by mactrail

ThirstyBird

Germany

3.53/5  rDev -12%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Toronado SD - review from notes
Appears cloudy apricot in color. Very little head - just a small skim. Slight lacing.
Smells of bitter hops, some malt sweetness, grapefruit.
Sweet malt and lots of slightly bitter hops.
Light to medium in body fairly highly charged carbonation
A bit bitter for me as a pale ale but if you like extreme hops then this is for you.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2009 22:53:29 | More by ThirstyBird

barleywinefiend

Washington

3.53/5  rDev -12%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Poured a rich golden color with good carbonation and a nice white cap

S: A good amount of citrus and the bitterness is noticable from a first whiff

T: Citrus and floral notes, perhaps a hint of bread, light bite, light booze sting. Pretty straightforward.

M: I actually thought the body was sordove thin and lacking, seemed to be overrun by hops

O: Pretty good and a worth a try but I wont be going back to it.

Serving type: on-tap

07-01-2011 02:47:15 | More by barleywinefiend

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Served on-tap at the La Jolla Brewhouse in CA. The beer was poured in a pint glass, and it is a clear, copper-gold coloring with a thin, white foamy head. Sweet caramel malt and tangy hops notes on the smell, which smell pretty damn good. The taste is bitter, green hops on the forward tongue, with peppery tones all over. Slightly sour in the flavor, also. Grapefruit tart on the aftertaste, with a sharp, puckering bitterness to the finish. Rough ending to a good tasting beer, and the increased carbonation in the body make it a little tough to polish off after a while.

Serving type: on-tap

04-11-2011 05:49:12 | More by GarthDanielson

ThreeWiseMen

California

3.83/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Ordered a pint of this at El Take It Easy in San Diego's North Park neighborhood last night.

Served in a nonic.

Appearance: An inch of thick, off-white fluff sits atop a lightly hazed, golden body. Head retention proved to be pretty spectacular, and the lacing looked great to boot: sticky, cobweb-like lace all the way down.

Smell: Mango, pineapple, and tangerine all come to mind immediately; this has a really floral, fruity nose. Dry pine, dirt, and faint caramel play secondary roles. I don't think I've ever detected so much late-addition hopping in a pale.

Taste: Pine resin and caramel are easy to pick out, and the same goes for pineapple. Tangy citrus and bread dough are more subtle. Bitterness is off the charts for a pale: strong and lingering; I'd assume this is right around 60 IBUs.

Mouthfeel: Full-bodied, aggressively bitter, and prickly with tons of mouth coating. Moderate carbonation. Feels a lot more like an IPA - very similar to GF West Coast IPA, in fact - than a pale ale.

Overall: If you like Green Flash's West Coast IPA, you'll love this one - it seemed like the same beer with extra late hop additions. Big and bold for a pale but certainly enjoyable, especially if you're on a hop kick.

Serving type: on-tap

07-29-2011 15:34:25 | More by ThreeWiseMen

Nugganooch

California

3.85/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler filled at the brewery on 04/01/11.

A: Pours a clear but much darker pale ale like that of Stonebrew's pale. Picks up a nice orangish-copper hue when held up to light. A 2-in choppy off-white head formed that subsided rather quickly and held only a small amount of lacing.

S: A real nice upfront nose of big citrus, candied fruit and sweet pine aromas. I really couldnt pick up much beyond that until the beer sat for a bit and some caramel maltiness started to come through a little.

T: Great citrus and candy-fruit hop flavors present with a nice mellow bitterness on the palate. Very subdued sweet caramel and maltiness does come through towards the end keeping this beer nicely balanced. Alcohol barely present. Finishes quite nice.

*I must note that I picked up a distinct metallic off-flavor that I have not experienced with this brew or brewery before and am a little perplexed. Having had this before I would have given a higher taste score based on memory. may have to revisit this review again.

M: Perfect on the palate - mildly sweet not too sticky on the tongue. Finishes a little dry with a nice clean refreshing crispness.

D: Outstanding drinkability. A well balanced, nicely hopped, lower ABV pale. This is quite a nice session beer in my opinion.

Damn I wish they bottled this stuff! You know IMHO I think every brewery should have a nice hoppy lower abv sessionable pale. I would consider it a true testament of a good craft brewer. And a real nice job here by Green Flash. Again I must note that I picked up a distinct metallic off-flavor that I have not experienced with this brew or brewery before and am a little perplexed. Perhaps it was a new cap for my growler or the GreenFlash location move is causing some quality issues. (I read some threads noting the same with WestCoast)
Having had this brew many times before I would have given a higher taste score based on memory. May definitely have to revisit this review again. Even considering, still a really refreshingly hoppy pale ale that I could drink all day long.

Serving type: growler

04-04-2011 17:32:04 | More by Nugganooch

northyorksammy

Ontario (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

on tap at the Stone Bistro. Hoppy aroma. The IBU is right there, almost an IPA, what would be conceivably an IPA years ago. Very decent drinkability. Crisp. Some grapefruit, citrus, pineapple, bold flavours, smoothly dry hopped. Quality and satisfying.

Serving type: on-tap

01-22-2012 20:57:55 | More by northyorksammy

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.9/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Toronado San Diego. Yellow and light orange beer, sudsy white head, 3/4" deep, strong retention. Aroma, mildly hoppy, mild cereal grain aspect to it, enjoyable, but given as much as this was talked up, I found the aroma to be just barely above run of the mill when it comes to west coast pale ales.

Taste, solid, delivers a good amount of citrusy and grapefruity hop presence, over a mild malt bill, probably no caramel to it. With the alcohol level, this really seems like an ipa. But I guess boundaries aren't what they used to be. Carbonation was big, bitterness was even bigger.

A pretty good pale ale, just once the abv gets to six percent, with this type of hopping, I dunno, the line really gets blurred with an ipa. Either way, a good choice, would like to see bottled, I'd pick up a sixer.

Serving type: on-tap

08-14-2012 22:20:53 | More by Beerandraiderfan

wagenvolks

Texas

3.93/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On-cask at the Draught House.

Pours a hazy, copper-colored brew with no trace of a head or carbonation. Could've been a result of the cask being tapped the previous night, but this beer seemed undercarbonated in nearly all aspects. Good aroma of fresh, fruity hops that add notes of mango, pineapple, pine, and grapefruit. Sweet caramel candy balances the hoppiness.

Flavor matches the aroma for the most part, delivering a hoppy blast of bitter pine resin and grapefruit to the tastebuds. Gummy, fruity hops all around with a balance of pale malts. A bit hoppy for a pale ale, but still quite tasty. Body is flat, even for a cask serving, but the bitterness and medium mouthfeel are solidly crafted. Green Flash rarely misuses the hop plant, and I'm glad I got to try their 30th Street which, needless to say, was no exception to that rule.

Serving type: cask

01-17-2010 00:19:51 | More by wagenvolks

CEnterPound

California

3.93/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into Bruery tulip.

A - Pours a slightly hazy off orange/copper. A solid inch of fluffy white head dies down to a thin cap.

S - Holy hop heaven! Grapefruit, honeydew, orange peel. Slight biscuity malt in the background, but this is incredibly hop-forward.

T - Follows the nose pretty well with lots of hop bitterness up front. Mango, grapefruit and other tropical fruit shine. Much more malt in the taste, with a good amount of biscuit and a touch of caramel on the back end. I'm wondering if this growler has been sitting around too long.

M - On the lighter side of medium bodied, and good carb.

O - Of the many times I've had this beer, this is probably my least favorite. It is a damn good beer, but I'm wondering if my growler was past it's life.

Serving type: growler

02-09-2012 00:26:18 | More by CEnterPound

UCLABrewN84

California

3.95/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Green Flash Brewing Company in San Diego, CA.

Pours a clear light orange with a foamy orange-tan head that settles to a film on top of the beer. A foamy curtain of lace coats the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt, citrus zest, herbal hops, and some tea-like aromas. Taste is much the same with a medium amount of hop bitterness on the palate after each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp and medium bodied mouthfeel. Overall, this is a good beer that is tasty and easy to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

08-07-2012 01:16:13 | More by UCLABrewN84

srandycarter

California

3.98/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Middle honey colored, small head, small lace.

S - Hoppy, very fruity, grapefruit stands out. Malt base apparent.

T - Taste matches smell, nice caramel center with lots of bitter grapefruit surrounding it.

M - Medium bodied, fairly carbed, kind of overbalanced to the bitter.

D - Tangy and tasty, but could not drink this all night.

Serving type: on-tap

10-14-2009 05:01:23 | More by srandycarter

Floydster

California

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Growler that was picked up at the brewery last Saturday after Lost Abbey's event before heading back home, drank the next day from a pint glass, reviewed from notes, color is light gold with some yellowish orange tint, one inch foamy white head that does not last long at all, not much lacing either, aroma consisted of piney hops, toasted malt, light citrus, peaches, and biscuit, taste starts off with piney hops that have a little bit of fruit flavor behind them, middle has more of the citrusy fruits with some dry malt, bready for the most part, finish was slightly dry and crisp with more hop flavors, taste was balanced and light, toasted, dry, and mildly citrusy mouthfeel, moderate to high level of carbonation, taste does not linger very long, could drink a few more pints of this, light and easy drinking, perfect for summer, only downfall is sweetness from fruits once it warms, standard classic pale ale from a great Southern California brewery, would drink again, recommended

Serving type: growler

07-30-2009 01:28:21 | More by Floydster

mdfb79

New York

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From 12/21/10 notes. Had on tap at Rattle n Hum in NYC.

a - Pours a deep amber color with one inch of fluffy white head and moderate carbonation evident.

s - Smells of orange, citrus hops, pine hops, and grapefruit.

t - Tastes of citrus hops, grapefruit, honey, fruity malts, and light pine.

m - Medium body and moderate carbonation.

d - A pretty good APA that was a lot better than their Citra APA. Would drink again.

Serving type: on-tap

12-22-2010 16:40:59 | More by mdfb79

ArrogantB

Colorado

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at Fresh Craft, I was surprised to see it and knew I better order it because I don't think it is bottled. Light yellow orange color, good head. Smells like lemon oil to me, citrus hops. Taste is hoppy and yet is unmistakeable as a pale ale, the slight biscuit flavor from the malt lets me know. I liked this and it was clearly differentiated from an IPA to my taste buds.

Serving type: on-tap

10-16-2011 04:46:40 | More by ArrogantB

doopydoogle

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - A somewhat cloudy copper with a good lacing that leaves nice, large bubbles clinging to the side of the glass.

S - Citrusy, piney resins jump out first, follow by herbal stones with a hint of starfruit. A good bready malt profile rests beneath, leaving implications of sweetness.

T - Malt front with citrusy elements giving way to a big bitter thwap. Overall the malts hold up but are balanced strongly with the bitter. The hops give more by way of bitter than flavor, lending to the style. Overall balanced, nothing jumps out too strongly, except maybe the bitter towards the middle/end.

M - Thick and almost oily, with a good slurpy carbonation that carries the beer along.

O - A solid pale, maybe a little overly bitter for the style, but I'm not surprised given the brewer. A good beer for an IPA who is looking for something with a bit more balanced malt profile.

Serving type: growler

10-14-2012 02:02:23 | More by doopydoogle

beagle75

Iowa

4.03/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Draft service into a shaker pint glass at the Green Flash tasting room in Vista.

A: Clear, light amber color with one finger of diminishing white foam head. Moderate lacing remains on the glass and thick streams of energetic bubbles rise in the column.

S: Very fresh dynamic hops are mainly herbaceous, but also with some detectable bright and grapefruit-centered citrus. Malt qualities are moderately intense, quite toasty and clean.

T: Begins dry, with pale malt and juicy herbaceous hops back-lit by bursting acidity. Hops fade slightly in the middle, yielding to some sharp mineral or metallic flavor that seems to be brought out by the early acidity. Bitterness is intermediate at its most intense, still influenced by herbaceous aromatics as well as some grapefruit peel.

M: Thin to medium viscosity, acidity is sharp but textures are otherwise balanced, with moderate carbonation.

D/O: This is a solid, balanced pale ale that is enhanced when served ultra-fresh at the source. It has a surprising herbaceous focus in which one can taste the green-ness, but it does not exceed the limits of good taste, nor does it tax the palate. Its most remarkable quality is its cleanliness--it tastes strongly of malt, hops, carbonic acid, and not much else--which may or may not be seen as favorable, depending on what the drinker values in the style.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2011 23:38:48 | More by beagle75

avalon07

South Carolina

4.03/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: Poured from a growler to a pint glass. Had a golden yellow color and a clear consistency. There was a big, foamy, long-lasting head. Excellent lacing.

S: A surprisingly hoppy aroma, with notes of citrus evident as well.

T: Tasted of hops, a little citrus (lemon), and a nice amount of malt in the finish. This beer comes close to being a IPA due the amount of hops, but this isn't a bad thing. A bold, assertive flavor.

M: A well-carbonated beer with a somewhat slick finish. Medium-bodied.

O: A very good APA that's well made and easy to drink.

Serving type: growler

03-03-2012 13:16:19 | More by avalon07

Durge

Connecticut

4.03/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Picked this up at DeCicco's in Brewster, NY and it presents a very solid appearance with a very clear, golden amber, a modest but stubborn with blanket of white on top and commendable lacing. The aroma seems definitive of a great pale ale, with some clear hop profile without giving a dominant bitterness like the IPA typically does. There's a nice lemon bread with some rice and other mild cereal grain present. Very pleasant. The taste buds are greeted by much more hops than I would have thought, although that is rarely a disappointment to me. Definitely more hop bite than your average pale ale and maybe too much for the style by some folks' preferences. But I love it, certainly could pass for an IPA but there is a more bready, grain profile that harkens to the intended style just a bit. This leaves a nice bite on the tip of your tongue and delivers a touch of malt backbone and grain to the back of your mouth as it goes down. It's a medium bodied brew that feels a bit lighter with its very crisp carbonation. I get some turnip nuances, minor sweetness and some pleasant yeastiness. All and all this is a very enjoyable pale ale, certainly a pleaser for the hop heads....like myself.

Serving type: growler

04-14-2013 04:06:34 | More by Durge