Last but not least was a red ale from Green Flash Brewing out of San Diego County. This red ale is probably more of a "red" ipa. Nicely hopped up with that piney/citrus aroma and taste. Great mouthfeel to it. Medium body with a little bitterness to the after taste. (This is all I drank while pouring for the 2008 Pints for Pets) This is a solid brew. Definitely try it! 4 out of 5!

Next up was the 2009 Sierra Nevada Harvest Fresh Hop Ale (also known as the Southern Hemisphere). This 6.7% abv brew is awesome! This IPA has everything one would expect...great hop character, piney/citrus aroma, grassy/hoppy taste..somewhat bitter. Very firm...5 out of 5!

This first one was from Boulder Brewing Co. I got to try this one at the Pints for Pets and was impressed. It had a lighter hop aroma than I'm used to coming from a dry-hopped ale. The alcohol is 4.85% abv which is pretty low for a nicely hopped up beer. Nice hop/fruity aroma/taste. It was a little thin in the mouth but for a hop head this would be considered a great session beer! 4 out of 5!