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Green Flash Brewing Co. – Passion Fruit Kicker

Brewery: Green Flash Brewing Company
Location San Diego, CA
Style Wheat Ale
 ABV 5.5%
 IBUs 5

 

Best Quote During Tasting

Every medicine should look AND taste like a Flintstone chewable.

Justin:

Aroma - There's a tart tropical fruit and fruit juice aroma that blends with mild bits of sulfur and completely dominates everything.  I don't eat passion fruit on the reg, so I can only say that it reminds me of grapefruit juice. But let's be honest, we both know its passion fruit because...you know.
Score: 9/12
Appearance - Pours a hazy gold with a thin, white head that leaves seconds after it's poured.
Score: 2/3
Flavor - Fruit.  Tart.  Everything fruit and tart.  There is some interesting stuff happening beyond the fruit but it has nothing to do with hops, it's the yeast.  There's a unique blend of bubblegum and subtle white pepper.
Score: 14/20
Mouthfeel - It has a light-medium body, medium+ carbonation and a crisp, dry finish.
Score: 4/5
Overall Impression - I'm still a little perplexed by this one.  It's tart, but it's definitely not from the yeast or lacto or anything.  It's fruity but only in a watery, juice kind of way.  There's an interesting mix but I'm not sure it's for me.  My wife really enjoyed this one and she's not into "sour" beers so I could see this being a transition beer for those unaccustomed to the pucker you get with some styles.
Score: 7/10

 

Passion Fruit Kicker Final Score
  • Aroma
  • Appearance
  • Flavor
  • Mouthfeel
  • Overall
3.6
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Justin Phelps

Justin Phelps

Co-Founder at Saint Brewis
Justin Phelps is a Certified Cicerone® who was born and raised in St. Louis. His passion for beer goes beyond just drinking it as he is also an award-winning home brewer. While he may be a marketing professional by day, he's a blogger, brewery hopper, and beer enthusiast by night.

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