I seem to be on an IPA kick, as this one is also an example of an American IPA . As always, color can range from pale golden to red and often are cloudy. The American IPA is typically big on hops and often a little herbal or citrus flavor. If you get a good one, bitterness will be present. They tend to be medium in body with a mild malt character.
This one comes to us from the Green Flash Brewing Co in Vista, Ca, San Diego County. Locally owned and operated by Mike and Lisa Hinkley. The name is unique and the owners describe the name “Green flashes are real phenomena seen at sunrise and sunset, when part of the sun suddenly changes color.Green flashes usually are brief, lasting only one or two seconds.Green flashes do not always light up the sky, but are often small and inconspicuous.To see green flashes, you must be in the right place. An ocean horizon can often provide optimum green flash viewing conditions.To see green flashes, the air should be reasonably clear.
Poured a medium to deep copper color into a pint glass. Definitely cloudy as well giving it a wonderful appearance. Small head, but is sustainable and leaves moderately think lacing on the glass.
Aroma is all hops. Some malt mixed in, but hops are what jump out at you as soon as you sniff this one. If your nose stays around long enough smells of flowers and I swear wood seem to come about. Surprising to me for an IPA, but nice.
It tastes as it smells. Hops, hops and more hops. Reminds me of Stone’s Ruination IPA, as this one is bitter and gets more bitter with each sip. The malt is there, by very subtle, as is the alcohol that is present on the back end. What was nice, is that there was a definite sour to it likely from the alcohol. Instead of taking away from the bitter, it accented it nicely.
Overall, I was impressed with this one. Very hippy and very bitter. It acomplishes what it was meant to and that is to blow your socks off. Definately in league with Stone’s Ruination IPA and Hop Juice. Weighing in at 7% ABV it is just right. Went very well with the Grilled Ham and Cheese with Sweet Potatoe fries.






