By: Bryan Lubic
Green Flash Brewing Co. defined a category with its distinctive beer, the West Coast IPA. Now the company is helping Mira Mesa define itself as a craft beer haven within the San Diego craft beer universe.
Green Flash (6550 Mira Mesa Blvd., www.greenflashbrew.com) relocated from its original home in Vista to open a 45,000-square-foot brewery in Mira Mesa this past summer. The July 23rd grand opening brought out several Mira Mesa residents, San Diego beer enthusiasts, and even Mayor Jerry Sanders.
Former pub owners Mike and Lisa Hinkley founded Green Flash Brewing Co. in 2002 because of their love for craft beer. Famous brewmaster Chuck Silva joined the Green Flash team in 2003. The Hinkleys and Silva began brewing premium style beers, modern twists on traditional styles; and at that point, their beers developed a serious following. Green Flash specializes in brewing distinctive beers, such as the West Coast I.P.A., as well as seasonal, collaborative and barrel-aged beers. The award-winning beers are on draft and bottled at the Mira Mesa location, and are bottled and available throughout the United States.
The Green Flash tasting room is open Wednesday through Friday, 3 – 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon – 9pm.
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