What was I drinking?

Actually, I had several this weekend (surprise surprise). Revisited JosephsBrau Brewing Co.'s Hopfest Pilsner, and it was still delightful. I am always keeping an eye out for India Pale Ales for my buddy Kārlis. Found a good one in Green Flash Brewing Co.'s West Coast I.P.A. It's made by a microbrewery out of San Diego, named for a curious phenomena of light produced by the setting sun. In the waning moments of the sun "setting" into the sea, the colors of the visible light spectrum cycle through, from Red to Orange to Yellow, and then for the very briefest of moments Green before going to the blue "ultra-violet" end of the spectrum. It is very rare to see the Green Flash, the weather conditions have to be just right, very clear. It's more often seen by sailors on ships at sea. But I'm not talkin' 'bout the colors, man! except for the reddish copper color of this west coast I.P.A. The first blast is a big hops flavor, and it sort of stings the tongue. There is a piney-nuttiness to it, with a citrus-like flavor. I had to go look it up, they use a combination of hops -- Simcoe for the "grapefruitness" and Centennial that gives it that pine-resin flavor. It's pretty bitter, so its not one to pound the night away with. The 7% ABV is nothing to sneeze at, but not quite the "rubber mallet," either. Following this up with a lager, or the forementioned Hopfest pilsner makes for a good eve of intelligent beer drinking.