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Green Flash West Coast IPA

Green Flash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 232 American IPAs in hopIQ

Green Flash West Coast IPA ist eine klassische American IPA, die helle Zitrus- und Kiefernoten wunderbar in Szene setzt und mit einem knackigen, ausgewogenen Abgang besticht. Dieses sorgfältig gebraute Bier verbindet aggressive Hopfenbitterkeit mit einem sauberen Malzunterbau und liefert ein erfrischendes und ausgesprochen hopfenbetontes Trinkerlebnis.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

hoppy
100%
citrus
100%
pine
87%
crisp
87%
dry
75%
hop bitterness
70%
herbal
50%
floral
38%
tropical
25%
refreshing
25%
malty
0%
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About American IPA

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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.

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Serve & Enjoy

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

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

Serve at 7–10°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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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