Green Flash Imperial India Pale Ale
Picked this 22oz. bottle up at Red, White, and Brew in Mt. Holly, NJ. Store owner highly recommended it from one hophead to another. A: Pours a hazy amber, gold. Decent head retention about half an inch. S: Ripe, biting hops dominate. Lots of pine scents. Some spiciness, too. T: All hops as soon as it hits. Summit and nugget hops throughout (according to the label.) Slight citrus taste, hint of malt sweetness through the middle, but the aftertaste finishes with a dry, hopped bitterness and refreshing alcohol bite. M: Full, chewy texture coats the mouth. Lots of malt sugars there. D: Surprisingly drinkable for 100+ IBU and 9% ABV. Paired this with a filet of salmon with a spicy jerk sauce. Excellent the sauce helped balance the high IBU and allowed some of the sweeter tones of the beer to come through. All in all, a solid imperial IPA. Ill pick up another bottle soon.