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A TOAST FROM THE COAST Part legend, part luck, the elusive green flash is a San Diego sensation. But to us, it’s more than a burst of brilliant green light as the sun sets into the sea – it’s a magical moment that signals the end of an extraordinary day and the start of an epic night on the horizon. Our Brewmaster, Erik Jensen, and his talented brewing team have developed an award-winning assortment of specialty craft ales that are uniquely Green Flash. After releasing the game changing West Coast IPA, our beers developed a loyal following of craft beer lovers. We remain steadfast in our commitment to a beer first philosophy. For that, we are celebrated by beer enthusiasts worldwide. To keep our fans thirsty for more, we consistently produce experimental, limited-edition and seasonal offerings in addition to a solid lineup of long-time favorites. Through our trailblazing approach to craft brewing, we have established a benchmark within the craft beer community. Our award-winning beers are on draft and in bottles at restaurants and retail outlets near you.

In December 2021, Green Flash Brewing Co. was acquried by Atlanta-based SweetWater Brewing Co.
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Dedollewaitor (22459) reviewed
Imperial IPA from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
8.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle@vinens_verden,Odense: Pours gold/copper with a creamy white head. Aroma is hops mainly - a lot of grass & fruit. Piney/grapefruit. Super funky fresh & bitter taste. Crispy. Wow - extremely quaffable. A bit of bread & caramel sweetness to balance it. Just about enough of everything! Woo hah - this brother got me in check! And the alcohol is totally anonymous! So impressed!
Tried from Bottle on 04 Apr 2008 at 12:55
Koelschtrinker (43545) reviewed
West Coast IPA (-2013, 2019-) from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
9.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 10 Texture 10 Overall 9.5
Der Antrunk ist stark hopfig, wobei hier sowohl zitronige als auch stark blumige Aromen freigesetzt werden, auch Orangennoten sind deutlich vorhanden. Daneben ist natürlich auch eine intensive Bitterkeit vorhanden, die sich zum Ende um ein vielfaches verstärkt und den trocken gewordenen Hopfen dominiert. Vollmundig, dehr komplex, stark würzig. Langer intensiver holz-hopfiger Abgang, in dem die Bitterkeit weiterhin stark vorhanden ist. Kräuteraromen sind vor allem im Mittelteil vorhanden. Super IPA! 12/13/12/14/13/14
Tried from Bottle on 26 Mar 2008 at 23:00
TimE (11137) reviewed
Hop Head Red (-2013) from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 10 Overall 7.5
On tap at Bulldog. Nice reddish-orange color. Fresh hop aroma with a touch of caramel and strawberries that i get with so many reds. Mouth is very balanced with some caramel upfront and then hops hit the back of the throat. Subtle bitter finish. Very nice.
Tried from Draft on 23 Mar 2008 at 10:05
KimLundJohansen (10466) reviewed
West Coast IPA (-2013, 2019-) from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Clear golden with medium head. Hoppy aroma with fruity notes. Sweet flavor hops, caramel and grapefruit notes. Ends bitter.
Tried on 23 Mar 2008 at 05:41
notalush (7406) reviewed
West Coast IPA (-2013, 2019-) from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Whoa, this beer is damn near chunky - I usually only see floaties this big in belgian ales - and, oh yea, she smells like San Diego all right - hugely hopped and citrusy, with loads of earthy simcoe goodness and mouth-watering cascade (they pretty much use all of my favorite hops in this one besides amarillo) - as the aroma suggest, this is one hoppy freakin’ beer - however, there isn’t much else happening here - the dry, tongue curling hop bitterness isn’t tempered by anything - at the outset, some bready malt seems to try to assert itself, but by the finish, this is like chewing on raw hops - thankfully, I love me some hops, particularly these hops, but this still needs something more.
Tried on 19 Mar 2008 at 20:10
bb (19143) reviewed
Grand Cru from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Draft. Garnet color wih a light tan head. Plum, malt aroma with a bit of spice. Sweet malt flavor with plum, berry, banana. Medium bodied. Sweet caramel, banana, light roasty, Needs some time.
Tried from Draft on 19 Mar 2008 at 16:51
omhper (46303) reviewed
West Coast IPA (-2013, 2019-) from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
8.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 9 Texture 10 Overall 8.5
Bottled. Hazy pale bronze colour, average head. Striking aroma of lychee and bread. Massive amounts of hops supported by soft bready malt. Fresh and extrovert. Despite it’s perfect, shiny surface there is lots of structure underneath - which is what separates it from the pack of similar beers- Grapefruity resiny bitterness. A rarely seen combination of excellence both in mouthfeel and aroma!
Tried from Bottle on 18 Mar 2008 at 08:20
Beertalk (16422) reviewed
Barleywine from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
2008 vintage. Cloudy brown amber with a lasting beautiful ivory off-white head. Classic caramel malty, dried fruit barleywine aroma, with a lemon hop note blended in. Flavour is all-out hoppy bitter - completely killing the malt which seems like it’s very rich and good underneath. Maybe it’s better in two years?
Tried on 17 Mar 2008 at 15:44
CosmicCharlie (9860) reviewed
West Coast IPA (-2013, 2019-) from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
8.4/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Pours bright gold into a shaker. Fluffy white head with good retention leaves spot lacing as it slowly recedes to skim surface. Grapefruit and resin aromas. Clean and crisp with well-balanced malt upfront and a lasting citrus, pine and resin finish.
Tried on 14 Mar 2008 at 08:15
JK (8152) reviewed
Imperial IPA from Green Flash Brewing Company
18 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 10 Aroma 8 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Loads of hops. Some pine and grapefruit, and intensely herbal. Full and thick palate. Substantial white head and orange colored beer. I think i prefer the regular Green Flash.
Tried on 13 Mar 2008 at 22:11