Green Flash / Cigar City - Candela - Green Flash Brewing Co.

Immortale25

Florida

4.88/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Had on tap at The Local (Miami). Arrives in a snifter.

A- Pours dark brown with some Ruby tones shining through and a 1/4 inch tan head. Spotty, resilient lacing plus some light wispy surface foam.

S- Didn't know it when I ordered it but I can instantly tell it was aged on cedar. Wonderful peppery aroma ignites the senses and the rye accentuates it perfectly.

T- Oh baby. Very similar to the humidor series jai alai but less hoppy. The rye plays off the cedar and, together, they bring notes of white pepper, tobacco and pumpernickel bread. Alcohol is amazingly well hidden making this a dangerous brew.

M- Silky smooth but there's still a bunch of prickle from the cedar, medium carbonation and alcohol. Full-ish body that's not overly viscous.

O- Dynamite. If you like Humidor Jai Alai, you will love this. Highly recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

12-26-2012 18:49:19 | More by Immortale25

Daniellobo

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-20-2013 15:30:41 | More by Daniellobo

Zbeetleman

California

2/5  rDev -49%

05-15-2013 03:25:39 | More by Zbeetleman

beernads

Florida

3/5  rDev -23.5%

05-11-2013 05:07:17 | More by beernads

Grant35

California

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

05-05-2013 04:04:13 | More by Grant35

Arsenal0328

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev -29.8%

04-10-2013 21:13:47 | More by Arsenal0328

AlexChillton

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

04-02-2013 09:31:14 | More by AlexChillton

kell50

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +2%

04-01-2013 03:16:55 | More by kell50

bacasnax

Florida

2/5  rDev -49%

03-31-2013 23:18:43 | More by bacasnax

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -17.1%

03-31-2013 02:26:22 | More by t0rin0

barleywinefiend

Washington

4.11/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A: One of my first pours at Hard Liver was this collaborative treat I have been wanting to try for quite some time. It poured a clear caramelish color with a small white cap, a little collar and some light and spotty lacing

S: Interesting nose. Prominent rye, a bit of candy sweetness and booze grace the nostrils

T: I was taken back by the initial flavor, not what I was expecting I suppose. The rye is very evident but not as overpowering as I thought or some may suggest. I thought the cedar presence was very nice and gave the rye a run for its money throughout the entire tasting profile. Underlying caramel sweetness, hints of toffee and Earthiness

M: Medium-full body with good carbonation, intresting mouthfeel from the cedar, then rye, then cedar and then some dry yet decadent sweetness.

O: Good! This beer was unique from start to finish and seemed to be quite the game changer at every turn.

Serving type: on-tap

03-26-2013 22:53:12 | More by barleywinefiend

JohnQVD

New York

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

03-17-2013 22:43:29 | More by JohnQVD

Axnjxn

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

03-15-2013 23:22:30 | More by Axnjxn

1ndifferent

Arkansas

4.74/5  rDev +20.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

If you enjoy the taste of a quality cigar this is a very good beer. High alcohol but exceptionally smooth taste. Sweet with a slight cedar woody taste.
Memphis flying saucer description:
"This Rye Barleywine has super rich qualities from the best British floor-malted, pale barley available. Top quality specialty malts that add to its opulent body include British Crystal and German Rye. Spanish cedar lends wood aging with a depth of dark mahogany and a hint of Szechuan peppercorn spice that cuts the luxurious malt sweetness"

Serving type: on-tap

03-15-2013 04:26:15 | More by 1ndifferent

Mantooth

North Carolina

4.09/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.75

12oz pour at Duckworth's Park Rd Charlotte, NC for.... $3! Unreal gr8 bar.

One of the prettier beers I've seen in a glass, complexity in appearance alone. Perhaps the best use of rye I've had the pleasure to experience. It's there in spades but tempered by hops and malts, malts that have caramel spines. Killer mouthfeel, tiny head and slightly oily lacing. At the time of this review this brew rates a respectable 88, but wow is that an understatement. If you find this on draft consider yourself lucky.

Serving type: on-tap

03-14-2013 23:36:39 | More by Mantooth

Bung

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

03-13-2013 00:21:21 | More by Bung

Lovely85

Florida

4/5  rDev +2%

03-11-2013 15:22:58 | More by Lovely85

nickfl

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

03-09-2013 18:48:12 | More by nickfl

kylehay2004

Florida

4/5  rDev +2%

03-09-2013 15:06:45 | More by kylehay2004

charlzm

California

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Consumed February 17th, 2013 at the Green Flash tap room, San Diego, CA. Reviewed from notes.

Appearance- clear, dark caramel brown with a creamy, one-finger head. Good sheeting.

Aroma is all rye, all the time. Wait, no some cigar tobacco in there as well! Very nice.

Flavor is sweet molasses and of course, rye. Plenty of peppery, spicy rye with a grace note of tobacco. A backdrop of fruity, estery flavors. Not terribly complex or subtle, but that's not the point. The bold flavor is very enjoyable.

Creamy mouthfeel with good carbonation.

Outstanding! The rye really gives a unique kick to this sweet, alcoholic beer.

Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2013 17:32:01 | More by charlzm

oline73

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

03-01-2013 03:07:08 | More by oline73

HamGlade10

Oklahoma

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%

02-23-2013 17:17:15 | More by HamGlade10

Tiernan

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

02-23-2013 04:45:14 | More by Tiernan

RudnicsMEB

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +21.2%

02-21-2013 04:02:50 | More by RudnicsMEB

Steveh36

4/5  rDev +2%

02-19-2013 04:25:00 | More by Steveh36