Beer of the Week: Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker
From the Beer Writer: I saw the name come through the online trademark database—Green Flash Passion Fruit Kicker. No way, I thought. How could San Diego’s third-largest craft brewery be planning to...
View ArticleGreen Flash’s new Barrelmaster’s Reserve Series
When Green Flash Brewing Company opened its barrel-aging facility-slash-tasting room, Cellar 3 (12260 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway), it ushered in a new age of reliable wood-matured, tart and wild...
View ArticleSD shows up at LA International Beer Competition
After the opening series at Petco Park, wherein this native San Diegan’s beloved Friars failed to score a single run against the Dodgers, it’s hard to even type the letters LA. But fortunately, I have...
View ArticleParting Words: Cosimo Sorrentino
Earlier this week, news broke about popular local brewer Cosimo Sorrentino resigning from his dual-head brewer post at Monkey Paw Pub and Brewery and South Park Brewing Co. A fixture in the community...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Alpine HFS
From the Beer Writer: Acronyms are used across the alcoholic-beverage industry, typically to describe particularly fine product. Cognac uses VSOP (very special/superior old pale) and XO (extra old),...
View ArticleGreen Flash Brewing to open Nebraska facility
Over the past half-decade, a number of large craft brewing interests have opened additional manufacturing facilities far removed from their home bases in an effort to reduce shipping costs while...
View Article2017 Recap: Beers of the Week
Each week, I feature a locally produced beer that is special from one of numerous standpoints. Sometimes it’s an anniversary beer, other times I go with collaborations. The draw of something unique...
View ArticleGreen Flash consolidating workforce and distribution network
It’s easy to look at a seemingly successful large brewing company, see their beers (and those of their acquired brands) on the taps and shelves all over the county, knowing they are also distributed...
View ArticleGreen Flash Brewing adds financial partner, develops new strategy
Earlier this month, Green Flash Brewing co-founder and CEO Mike Hinkley stated he was in search of investment into his 16-year-old company with the stipulation that an influx of funding allow the...
View ArticleA Recap: Green Flash, Alpine, and WC IPA LLC
Green Flash Brewing Company rose to prominence through their style-defining West Coast IPA. Founded in Vista in 2002, the company had outgrown that location, which was capable of producing 14,000...
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