beer_name: Green Flash Le Freak
text: I poured this from a 22oz brown bomber bottle into my St. Bernardus chalice. A= This ale poured a chill hazy gold color with a slight orange highlight to it. The white head rose 1/2" at most and then settled to a thin but solid cap. Some nice wispy lace decorated my glass. S= Aromas of pale malt, grassy and spicy hops, mild fruity esters, and a bit of Belgian "funk". T= Flavor profile was a wrestling match between a big spicy IPA and a fruity Belgian ale. I think the IPA won, but the Belgian character was not completely overwhelmed either. The malts were biscuity with just the slightest hint of caramel. The hops were always front and center showing a spicy, grassy, and all around "noble" character. Finish was dry and left a hoppy aftertaste. MF= Medium bodied with a higher carbonation level. D= This was a good but not great beer. I wish the IPA qualities were slightly more in-check and the "Belgian" qualities were turned up just a bit more, but it was enjoyable all the same.