Green Flash Little Freak - Green Flash Brewing Co.

Beerandraiderfan

Nevada

3.13/5  rDev -17.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Gold color pour, immense white head to it. Pear, straw, apple aromas with some peppery phenolic notes, this is pretty much the standard saison without funk notes.

No real difference on the tongue than the nose, I'd say maybe the body got a little accustomed to it right away, as the first sip wasn't as pungent as the first bit of whifs. As this warmed, it got a little bit more sour, but ultimately, compared to many of the better beers at sourfest, this was lacking a sour component. Should have been advertised as a palate cleanser.

The brett notes were just too thin.

Serving type: on-tap

12-27-2011 19:57:26 | More by Beerandraiderfan

ehammond1

California

4.38/5  rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

On Tap

Green Flash Brewing Co.
Mira Mesa, CA

Slightly hazed golden yellow with a thin white cap that eventually leaves small spots of lacing down the glass.

The aroma is full of fresh lemon flesh, lemon zest, a mild stinging sour note, and a tad of funky Brett yeast. About perfect. So far, so good!

The flavor is a wonderful balancing act of sweet and juicy lemon citrus, a moderate amount of stinging sourness, and barnyard/hay funk as well. This is nicely balanced, incredibly drinkable, and complex, all at once. Very nice.

Medium bodied with low to moderate carbonation. I would have loved to tried this beer with even more bubbles.

Other than the Silva Stout, naturally, this was the standout of the evening for me at the cellared Silva Stout release.

(I've had this before and it wasn't nearly as sour. Perhaps this is getting better and better (and more sour) as it ages at the brewery. This glass was divine.)

Serving type: on-tap

11-09-2011 16:08:45 | More by ehammond1

FosterJM

California

3.48/5  rDev -8.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

817th Review on BA
Draft to taster
4oz

@Churchills Sourfest 2011

App- A soft yellow with a tiny bubbly head and not a lot of lace or cling. A bit clear at the pour but settled to mentioned yellow.

Smell- A very flat saison note. Add a little Brett and some funk and that’s about it. Had some pepper and yeastiness but very little.

Taste- Taste follows the nose. This wasn't the best effort from Green Flash. Lacked punch and finished very thin. The Brett added a little to the flavor but not much.

Mouth- Light bodied and a medium-high carbonation level. Left a little flat saison with some pepper notes.

Drink- I was very disappointed by this one. Saisons have become a new favorite and this let me down big.

Serving type: on-tap

09-19-2011 20:35:27 | More by FosterJM

Halcyondays

California

4.33/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap at Beachwood I,

A: Pours a clear yellow, with a medium white head, excellent lace.

S: Acidic lemon zest, hint of Brett, lightly funky.

T: Lemons for days, with a clean bready malt overall flavour. Grassy, meadow type flavours. A pretty standard saison with a hint of the funk.

M: Light-bodied, crisp and clean. Very easy to drink. Frothy at times. Seamless.

O: I'm already a huge fan of the regular saison so is it any surprise I'm a huge fan of this. A very clean flavour and very pleasing to my palate.

Serving type: on-tap

09-06-2011 21:04:00 | More by Halcyondays

DCon

Missouri

4.28/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Enjoyed on-tap @ Stone's Bistro & Garden in Escondido, CA for $5. Poured into an 8oz Tulip Glass and excited to try this limited brew!
Note: Has on the Beer Menu 4.5% ABV!

Aroma- High and strong amount of sour and citrus aroma in the beginning of the nose. Very faint floral hops and has a clove like presence. I can detect this is going to be refreshing and at the same time very complexed!

Appearance- Received with a half finger of head that lasts for its meant to be time. Has a light golden body that is effervescent and the clarity is great! Good but small lacing afterwards.

Flavor- Starts with a fruity malt character with huge citrus flavor. Light amount of acidity and the sour characteristic that was found in the nose. Perfect! A bit of spice throughout the drink and then has a mild hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel- Medium Bodied, High Carbonation (hence effervescent note), and leaves a GREAT tart flavor on the palate afterwards. Not a strong tart, but just right.

Overall Impression- Whew! One of my top 5 favorite Saisons! Refreshing, sweet, and a highly carbonated summer beer. I could have enjoyed many more of these but moved on to a fuller bodied beer and new ones I haven't tried. Will be looking out for this in the future, because it doesn't look as though it is bottled yet.

Serving type: on-tap

07-22-2011 15:45:57 | More by DCon

womencantsail

California

3.68/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap at Sour Fest

A: The pour on this one is a hazy golden color with a very large white head.

S: Wasn't sure what this was at first, but it definitely makes itself known as a Saison. Lots of spicy phenols, especially pepper, and plenty of fruit notes. A nice pear and apple aroma and a bit of straw and grass.

T: The flavor profile is very similar to the aroma. Lots of pepper, straw, grass, and yeast notes. The fruit character is a bit more on the sweet side with a touch of apple juice to go along with the lemon zest and pear flavors.

M: On the lighter side of medium in body with a medium to high carbonation.

O: This was a nice Saison, and good on a hot day, but not an amazing beer.

Serving type: on-tap

06-30-2011 14:54:41 | More by womencantsail