A couple of California IPAs

Green Flash West Coast IPA

American IPA
Green Flash Brewing Co.
7% ABV
95 IBUs
12 oz poured into a tasting snifter.

    Looks are classic AIPA, but lean towards the amber territory --- one of the darker AIPAs, West Coast IPA looks burnt orange, slightly hazy with a good light tan head. The retention and lacing are just average though.

    Smells pungent, spicy and sulfury and in fact quite distinct from other west coast IPAs. Taste is unadulterated bitterness with massive hop flavor --- earthy and insane. Great malt base as well, and perfect carbonation.

Appearance: 4/5; Aroma 3.5/5; Taste 4.5/5; Mouthfeel 4.5/5; Overall 4/5

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AleSmith IPA

American IPA
AleSmith Brewing Company
7.25% ABV
IBUs?
OG 1.072
22 oz bomber with no date poured into a Saison Dupont glass.

Amber golden and hazy with a good off white head, medium retention and lacing.

    Aroma is floral and fruity but there is pungent hop character lurking underneath. Tastes tropical fruit bitter, specifically pineapple and mango on a good malt base. The bitterness dominates this beer and the malt character seems rather low for 7.25% ABV, but is not a fault.

Crisp, dry, and deeply bittering, it's a top notch IPA.

Appearance: 4/5; Aroma 4/5; Taste 4.5/5; Mouthfeel 4/5; Overall 4/5