Have You Ever Been Flashed by the Sun?
I remember the first time I heard about the green flash -- that funny little optical phenomenon the sun sometimes shares during sunset. I was sitting on the deck of a beach-side bar when suddenly everyone stopped and turned to watch the sun’s last moments above the ocean. All too quickly, that big orange orb melted into the water out of sight. No green flash. But everyone cheered anyway.
I couldn't wait until Memorial Day for the sun to return to center stage. Tonight, I had to crack open a yummy Green Flash West Coast IPA. Mmm. Extra hoppy, nice copper sun color, friendly little notes of citrus and pine. And a slightly bitter finish. Just like a three-day weekend.
| The Beer Details Brewer: Green Flash Brewing Company (Vista, CA) Style: India Pale Ale (IPA) ABV: 7.3% IBUs: 95 Price: ~$10 / 6-pack of bottles |
Want to try this beer? Check your local BevMo, Whole Foods, and specialty beer establishments. It’s distributed to almost half of US states, as well as internationally.
Erin Malone is Thursday Happy Hour's newest contributing editor, providing the what's-up of beer all over on Fridays. What's your favorite beer? Let her know in the comments below.
My absolutely fav beer right now is Full Sail LTD Limited Edition Lager. I like all Full Sail beer but this one in the bright orange label is a nice balance of malt and hop and has a smooth finish, it's the summer beer for those who usually like a heavy malty beer. try one! It's on sale right now at Henery's.-Happy Drinking! WendyK
Posted by: Wendy | May 22, 2009 at 11:45 AM
Awesome! Green Flash's Brewmaster is my good friend, Chuck. I'll be sure to share this with him.
Posted by: Bob Thomson | May 22, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Thanks for the tip, Wendy! I have tried other Full Sail beers but not this one yet. I will search it out!
Erin
Posted by: Erin | May 22, 2009 at 12:22 PM