Le Freak

Le Freak is a Belgian IPA from the Green Flash Brewing Company of San Diego, California.

Green Flash is named after the sunset phenomenon.

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I bought this at Tower Liquor in Sacramento for $6.99 for a 22oz bottle. It has an ABV of 9.2%

The beer pours a hazy light copper or orange beer. It has a slightly off-white head that soons dissipates to a thin film. That aroma has assertive grapefruit and citrus and herbal and grassy hops. The taste starts with strong citrus hops, grapefruit, oranage, tangerine followed by a light Beglian yeast taste; spicy, and light cloves.

There is a mellow, sweet toasted malt backbone through out. The mouthfeel can be medium bodied, but thick at times. The alcohol cuts through thickness however, and leaves a bit of warming.

Overall, I really liked this beer. It's a great balance and mix of a West Coast IPA and a Belgian tripel. The hops are strong, the malts balanced and the Belgian are just the right amount for me. I've had a few Belgian IPAs and this one stands out. If you want to explore the emerging Belgian IPA style, this is a Must Have It.