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Green Flash West Coast IPA

Green Flash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 389 American IPAs in hopIQ

Green Flash West Coast IPA is a classic American IPA showcasing bright citrus and pine characteristics with a crisp, balanced finish. This well-crafted beer combines assertive hop bitterness with a clean malt backbone, delivering a refreshing and distinctly hoppy drinking experience.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Gold
World Beer Cup 2008
American-Style India Pale Ale
★Gold — World Beer Cup 2008 (American-Style India Pale Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Bone-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Sharp bitter finish.
mildbitter
Texture
Balanced mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Malt character
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Green Flash West Coast IPA

◎ Appearance

Green Flash West Coast IPA presents a brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, inviting luminosity. The beer displays a dense white head that forms quickly and persists admirably throughout the drinking experience. Carbonation is crisp and lively, with active bubbles creating a visually appealing cascade.

goldenclearwhite headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant citrus and resinous hop character, with pronounced grapefruit and pine notes that leap from the glass. Beneath the aggressive hop profile lies a subtle clean malt backbone that provides balance without overshadowing the aromatic intensity. A light herbal quality rounds out the bouquet, creating a classically structured West Coast IPA aroma.

citrusgrapefruitpineresinous

◐ Taste

The palate opens with an assertive bitter hop attack balanced by a clean, crisp malt foundation that prevents harshness. The mid-palate delivers bold citrus and pine flavors with a dry, resinous character that builds complexity with each sip. The bitterness is well-integrated and lingering, creating a satisfying and distinctly hoppy flavor journey.

hoppycitrusbitterdry

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a notable lingering bitterness that persists long after swallowing, characteristic of a well-crafted West Coast IPA. The resinous hop notes fade gracefully, leaving a refreshing and crisp aftertaste that invites another sip.

cleandrylingering bitterness
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
87
Appearance
85
Finish
84
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Green Flash West Coast IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Green Flash West Coast IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, clean character as Green Flash West Coast IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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