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Green Flash West Coast IPA

Green Flash West Coast IPA

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Green Flash Brewing Co.

Vista, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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6503.86/5.03.86/5.07%96.5Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This West Coast-Style India Pale Ale is extravagantly hopped, full flavored, medium bodied and copper colored. A menagerie of hops is combined throughout the brewing process to impart specific characteristics. Hops used include Simcoe for a unique fruitiness and grapefruit zest, Columbus for strong hop pungency, Centennial for pine and citrus notes, and Cascade for floral aroma.

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psbrewlvr (15), Palm Springs, California, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jul 19, 2007  
Another great west coast IPA, can’t wait to try ale smiths,,,,this one is lighter than stones but close to Wipe out IPA great if they could blend em all. Another GREAT BREW


 Aubrey (2607), Denver, Colorado, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Oct 11, 2005    Updated: Feb 29, 2008
Deep yellow-gold. Soft texture; mildish carbonation, yet still crisp and refreshing in a curious way. Big flowery aromas. Citrusy-orange bitterness. Slight perfume; just a hint. Somewhat estery here and there, adding complexity. Lovely bits of "green" hops throughout. Healthy bitterness balances things out. Long ago I used to think this was a really good IPA. Now I think it is one of the most drinkable and tasty IPAs on the market. I find myself buying this beer more and more as my "go-to" IPA for everyday drinking. It’s simply delicious. It doesn’t completely slap you in the face with hops or alcohol or malts or depth, but it more than does its job as a solid IPA, and it’s got hefty alcohol to boot. I’m really impressed, and I’d say this is one of those severely underrated beers.


 robinvboyer (1049), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Jul 25, 2008  
WOW.............my new favorite IPA. For hop heads out there, get this beer!!! Unreal how amazingly hopy this is. I find this is bordering Double IPA territory. WOW!!!!! So hoppy, its almost skunky, i love it!!!


 anaheim1983 (111), Anaheim, California, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/520/20
Jan 9, 2006  
Aroma hoppy and malty. Hint of caramel. Golden color. Average white head diminished quickly. Fair lacing. Tastes of hops and a little citrus. Medium sweet and a a little bitter. Finish absolutly delightful. Light to medium body perfect for style and to my liking. Perfect carbination. Overall, an excellent IPA.


jimrockford (49), San Diego, California, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Mar 28, 2006  
Tap at brewery and the 3rd of 3 growlers I bought. Another awesome G.Flash brew. Love the styles of hops, floral,citrus, tounge ripper grapefruit and fresh pine. Strong malt backbone and great 7% tart finish. 95% at least




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