(San Diego, CA) – A bunch of new labels from Green Flash Brewing…

Palate Wrecker Double IPA has label approval for 12 oz. bottles. Here is the website description:

“Chuck came up with a new method to make a Double IPA by performing a double brew to make a single beer. First there is a single infusion mash and subsequent boil at 65 IBU with Columbus and Centennial hops. Then a second duplicate mash using the 65 IBU wort instead of water and a second 65 IBU boil using the same hop schedule. The result is a higher gravity beer with kettle caramelizing in place of crystal malts and an elevated hop flavor and bitterness that might not be achieved with the same amount of ingredients in a single brew. Hop Heads, this beer is for you! ABV: 9.2%.”

Green Flash is also introducing a Belgian-style Pale Ale it calls Rayon Vert. It has approval for both 12 oz. and 22 oz. bottles. Label copy:

“If Green Flash were founded in historical Belgium, Rayon Vert would have been our flagship brew. A bold, layering of hops finds balance from traditional malts. Bottle conditioning with fresh ale yeast and Brettanomyces finishes the beer, adding a delightful effervescence, dryness and continuously evolving character. Rayon Vert is Green Flash.”

Also of note, there are a couple changes coming to branding. The Belgian-style beers will be adopting the same traditional look as the other beers in the portfolio. In addition, the Barleywine will be called, “Shaggy.”