Green Flash West Coast IPA

08.13.2008 bottling date. Clear copper with a tight tan head. Big ass fucking bong party aroma of fresh ganja bud. Medium body. Huge ibu bitter flavors of grapefruit and floral hops, with just a touch of malty sweetness. Somebody should make an air freshener that smells like this stuff, fantastic aroma.

Sampled from the bottle, and was one of the best IPAs I have ever had. The aroma was hop-dominated, with earthy, pine, and citrus notes all mixed together, with a touch of floral and fruity notes too. Rich amber-orange color with a good-sized, creamy, off-white head with ample retention. Great hop flavor, with some of the citrus components shining through; extremely bitter, in a good way. The body was super dry, yet had a heavy, full mouthfeel, with ample carbonation and a good bit of cling. This style of beer is not one of my favorites, but this beer was exceptional. Thanks for sharing Eric!

Pours a moderately clear orange amber hue with a thick creamy white head that sustains with sticky lacing. Nose is subdued pine and earthiness, a touch of sweet fruit, surprising grainy malt aroma for the style. Taste is caramel and grain malts in conjunction with mild pine resin and grassy-earthy hops, a touch of citrus fruit and malt sweetness midway, finishes dry and bitter. Palate is medium-bodied, slick watery texture, moderate carbonation. Overall, a west coast style IPA with a surprising malt presence and slightly subdued hop presence that increases from start to finish, bitterness is present throughout and malts mostly compliment the hop backbone.

(bottle): Pours an amber clear body, creamy white head, huge but diminishing. Grapefruity aroma, some sweet maltiness. Somewhat smooth watery taste, bitter aftertaste. Okay but not much body.

SDFOB-2008. Draft. Strong with pungent hops. Pine and grapefruit flavors. Good bitterness. A true "West Cost" IPA, delicious!