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Green Flash Hop Head Red

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🌍 United States · American Amber Ale · One of 45 American Amber Ales in hopIQ

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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

citrus
87%
pine
80%
hop bitterness
63%
caramel
63%
balanced
50%
malty
50%
floral
45%
herbal
38%
earthy
30%
hoppy
25%
sweet
20%
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About American Amber Ale

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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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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Green Flash Hop Head Red

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

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

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

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
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