Candela
Green Flash Brewing Co.

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From:
Green Flash Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
American Barleywine
ABV:
10.9%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 13.74%
Reviews:
22
Ratings:
102
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 12, 2017
Added:
Dec 01, 2012
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  3
Collaboration with Cigar City Brewing

The collaborative efforts between Cigar City Brewing and Green Flash Brewing eventually went down a path with the idea that the resulting brew should not only be a very special brew but also one that will go nicely with a great American cigar…a green wrapper Candela. Technical Description: So massive is this Rye Barleywine after a long and intensive boil that it envelops the 75 IBU of hops given it. The super rich qualities of this brew come from the best British floor-malted, pale barley available. Top quality specialty malts that add to its opulent body include British Crystal German Rye. Spanish cedar lends wood aging with a depth of dark mahogany and a hint of Szechuan peppercorn spice that cuts the luxurious malt sweetness. With a beer this rich and decadent you may indeed, “Have A Cigar”. Cheers from, Chuck Silva & Wayne Wambles.
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Ratings by Lob:
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Rated by Lob from North Carolina

4/5  rDev +1.8%

Jan 13, 2013
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.47/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
I think I had this at Mellow Fellow in North Lake Tahoe. Man we kicked some ass at cornhole that night. A mixture of those brown and auburn colors, heading into red territory towards the edge, off white ,1/3" head on top. Lots of caramel, cedar, and earthen malt on this one in the aroma department. This leans more of a Cigar City aroma moreso than Green Flash.

Booze, cedar, caramel, earth, raisin. Hops jump in at the mouth feel stage as you comprehend this is still a substantially bitter beer as well. Palate gets tempered to the booze and it fades into the background keeping it from being too challenging to drink.

I think this is a worthy and unique subgenre in the wood aged barleywine beers out there.
Jan 12, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by nathanmiller from New York

Mar 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.02 by aquazr1 from California

Feb 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Dec 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Dicers from California

Oct 19, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by t2grogan from Arizona

Oct 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by StephRai from New York

Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Luisfcarrizo from Florida

Sep 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by KG710 from Georgia

Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by StoutSnob40 from California

Jun 26, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by C_S from Washington

Jun 01, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Abe_Froman from Massachusetts

Apr 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DeanMoriarty from California

Apr 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by SamPowell from California

Apr 11, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by md655321 from Michigan

Mar 14, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by anticipation23 from Wisconsin

Feb 17, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by kaseydad from California

Feb 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by stoney1031 from Texas

Jan 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mmulebarn from Minnesota

Jan 08, 2014
Candela from Green Flash Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 102 ratings