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Green Flash Hop Head Red

Green Flash Hop Head Red

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An Amber Ale brewed by
Green Flash Brewing Co.

Vista, California USA

bottled
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2833.75/5.03.75/5.06%99.7English pint, Shaker P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Resinous hop character and bitterness balance the rich caramel malt base. We took it a step further and Amarillo dry hopped the brew to 45 IBUs, creating refreshing and savory hop flavors and aromas. Is it Red IPA? That's your call.

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 lemasney (302), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Sep 21, 2008  
Style and Glass: Amber/Red Ale, Pint, Mug ABV, Volume & Calories: 6 % in 12 fl oz. estimated at 160 C Purchased at: Circle Liquors Super Saver, Pennington, NJ for $2.50 Aroma: impressive, hops, grapefruit. 10 out of 10. Visuals: simple, effective, deep red, clear, persistent white head, sticky lace. 5 out of 5. Taste: well balanced, sweet malt, bitter hops, good strength, well crafted. 10 out of 10. Palate: high quality, syrupy texture, long bitter finish. 5 out of 5. Overall: a great IPA derivative, I would have it again in a heartbeat, it’s a favorite, high value, well crafted. 20 out of 20.


 kidmartinek (737), austin, Texas, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/519/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Deep amber with a foamy, thick 1.5" tan head. Balanced hop aroma with a strong floral presence. Full, delicious, balanced hop flavor. The caramel malt is an undertone. Smooth, light and creamy texture. So much character, you almost can’t handle it, but then you handle it. Clean, bitter finish. These hopped up American red ales are the new IPAs. God blessed Texas and Amarillo hops. This could unseat your other favorite.


 jah noth (941), Rochester, New York, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/105/519/20
May 29, 2008  
Green Christmas tree aroma is off the charts! Delightfully clear reddish amber in color with a thick head and oozing lace. Lots of caramel sweetness and crystal malts to balance the green hoppiness. Somewhat creamy. Resinous finish. It’s like the beer gods are smiling on me.


 Angeloregon (2008), Portland, Oregon, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/519/20
May 6, 2008  
Tasted at the Brewery in Vista, CA--Rich amber body with a bold, frothy whitish head. Floral hop aroma. More floral than bitter. Well built. One of the best beers to date!


 lb4lb (1463), Austin, Texas, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Jul 1, 2008  
Bottle bonused in trade from stefanje. Thanks!
Pours a gorgeous reddish opaque amber with a creamy beige head and lots of lacing. Smell is sweet and hoppy. Balanced with zesty rye like grain smells and earthy, spicy and fruity hops. Very nice. Taste is crisp, sharp and hoppy, yet flavorful malt and sweetness is not far behind. Very rye like, spicy and delicious. Tastes incredibly fresh and leaves a nice satisfying bitterness. Rich body, with crisp carbonation. Wow, what a fantastic beer, especially for not having heard of it before! Really can’t find any flaws. Thanks again for this one!



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