Flanders Drive - Green Flash Brewing Co.

charlzm

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Consumed on December 31st, 2012. Thanks to Mr. Clark for sharing!

Poured at refrigerator temperature (too cold!) into La Trappe chalice. Fail on two fronts!!!

Anyway, beer pours from the bottle a ruddy reddish-brown with a tan head about two fingers tall. Head settles down fairly quickly to a thin skin of foam.

A Flanders red is supposed to be tart and fruity, and this one conforms to style. Sour cherries supported by a subtle base of caramel malt. Some mild vinegar and oak notes. Didn't smell or taste bourbon as others have noticed, but I will admit that the beer was served too cold and drunk so quickly due to its deliciousness that it probably just never had a chance to come out.

Mouthfeel was medium bodied, helped along by a goodly amount of carbonation.

I liked this as much as a Rodenbach Grand Cru, and that's saying something.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 19:13:16 | More by charlzm

BColton1

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-08-2013 12:37:02 | More by BColton1

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-05-2013 03:20:30 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

coz

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-01-2013 17:10:26 | More by coz

kscaldef

Oregon

3/5  rDev -27.5%

05-17-2013 23:33:00 | More by kscaldef

strongaf

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-17-2013 20:00:34 | More by strongaf

Googs

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

04-13-2013 03:06:19 | More by Googs

JohnGalt1

Idaho

4.16/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Received this in trade with Jvillefan earlier this year... Thanks a bunch Michael, this was REALLY well done.

Looks like a light cola on the pour... tan head with spotty lacing.

Nose is pretty proper... balanced acetic/fruity notes... dark cherries and plum.. bourbon is there but shows as more of a vanilla presence.

If you subtract the barrel presence, this is a better Flanders Red than many of the Continental versions that limp to our local shelves. Again very fruity with the expected acetic/tannic wine notes... fermented out sweet cherries with underripe plums. The barrels add an all encompassing vanilla character..

A residual sweetness adds to the body... good bubbles lead to a bit of a burpy burn for me.

This is a winner... Damn happy I was able to try it... Thanks a bunch Michael... You are a fantastic trader.

4/4/4.25/4/4.25

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2013 05:35:33 | More by JohnGalt1

Romulux

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

03-29-2013 13:35:59 | More by Romulux

t0rin0

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

03-28-2013 03:51:53 | More by t0rin0

huskermike12

Iowa

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

03-23-2013 18:33:58 | More by huskermike12

JustXBeer

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

03-19-2013 14:51:33 | More by JustXBeer

kojevergas

California

4/5  rDev -3.4%

03-09-2013 23:33:14 | More by kojevergas

drewone

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

03-04-2013 07:49:49 | More by drewone

Gobzilla

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

03-03-2013 19:16:53 | More by Gobzilla

HopsintheSack

California

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

03-03-2013 16:16:23 | More by HopsintheSack

hpthebull

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

03-03-2013 03:49:24 | More by hpthebull

ADTaber

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

02-24-2013 12:13:34 | More by ADTaber

pathman

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

02-16-2013 18:18:01 | More by pathman

jvillefan

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

01-30-2013 18:40:37 | More by jvillefan

Xtent

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

01-29-2013 22:27:05 | More by Xtent

Pecan

California

3.25/5  rDev -21.5%

01-29-2013 06:10:03 | More by Pecan

westcoastbeerlvr

California

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

01-08-2013 18:40:51 | More by westcoastbeerlvr

danwho

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

01-06-2013 00:34:46 | More by danwho

MasterSki

Illinois

4/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle shared by Chris (spycow). Served in a Russian River tulip.

A - Lightly tan foam settles to a thick collar, wisps, and minimal lacing. Lightly hazed dark ruby body.

S - The use of bourbon barrels for a Flanders-style beer is intriguing, and the whiskey certain cuts a wide swath through the flavor profile. A mixture of oak and lactic sourness follow, with light caramel malt and a hint of savory balsamic vinegar in the periphery.

T - The taste is a bit more acidic, with a mixture of lemon tartness and cherry vinaigrette. Bourbon shows up in the finish along with a dollop of wet oak barrel. There are hints of tobacco and dill as well.

M - Medium body with pleasant carbonation. Quite dry and oaky, although it finishes fairly clean. Minimal alcohol presence helps this go down smoothly and acidity is fairly restrained as well.

D - The bourbon is an interesting twist on the style and while it adds depth I'm not 100% it totally works for. That being said, it isn't overdone and lets the base beer shine through sufficiently. I'd drink this again, but I don't think I'd seek it out actively. Could definitely get through the entire 375ml with no troubles.

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2012 22:25:15 | More by MasterSki