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Green Flash Hop Head Red

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Green Flash's red IPA — caramel malt and toasted grain from the red malt base balanced against assertive West Coast hops with citrus and pine. Fuller-bodied than the West Coast IPA but with the same aggressive hop philosophy. Hop Head Red is the malt lover's entry point to Green Flash's hop-forward lineup.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppytoastypiney
hoppy
toasty
piney
caramel
citrusy
malty
Aroma
The nose is immediately dominated by bright citrus and resinous pine characteristics, with prominent grapefruit notes that exemplify classic West Coast hop aromatics.
also:orange
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Flash Hop Head Red

◎ Appearance

A brilliant deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a vibrant orange-tinged glow when held to light. The beer produces a substantial off-white head that demonstrates impressive retention, with fine carbonation evident throughout the glass.

deep amberbrilliant claritypersistent headcopper-tinged

◌ Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bright citrus and resinous pine characteristics, with prominent grapefruit notes that exemplify classic West Coast hop aromatics. Beneath the aggressive hop profile, warm caramel malt and subtle toasted grain undertones provide aromatic balance and invite further exploration.

citrus-forwardpiney resingrapefruit zestcaramel malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bold citrus and pine flavors that command attention, while the fuller body and caramel malt backbone prevent hop bitterness from overwhelming. The mid-palate reveals herbal and floral hop characteristics that layer beautifully against the toasted grain sweetness, creating impressive complexity for the style.

citrus-drivenassertive bitternessbalanced malthoppy complexity

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and pleasantly dry with lingering resinous hop bitterness that fades gradually. A subtle caramel sweetness persists briefly before the dry finish reasserts itself, leaving the palate crisp and ready for the next sip.

dry finishresinous aftertasteclean
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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What is a American Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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