Green Flash Hop Head Red Ale
An ode to Amarillo hops. I enjoy single-hop pales and IPAs that let you get an idea of the character and nature of particular types of hops. This west coast red ale is all Amarillo, and it is quite unique in it's smell and flavor properties. The first time I had this beer, the overpowering aroma and hop flavors was actually too much, and it shocked me as someone who thought he enjoyed hoppy beer. Going back again at a later date and with a better appreciation, I was more able to enjoy the beer. Nothing has described the aroma and flavor so well to me as fresh cut grass. It is unlike a lot of the typical west coast styles that are using more "C" hops. It has a different, less citrus flavor.