Flash Frame
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Tasting Notes
Grimm's IPAs typically lean toward the hazy, soft end of the spectrum, and Flash Frame fits that mold — expect a pillowy, low-bitterness pour with pronounced tropical and stone fruit character up front, think mango, peach, and a whisper of tangerine rind. The mouthfeel is rounded and full without being heavy, and dry-hopping gives it a resinous, dank undercurrent that keeps it from reading as purely juicy. Bitterness arrives late and soft, leaving a finish that lingers on ripe fruit rather than sharp hop bite. Malt presence is quiet, just enough backbone to support the hops.
About the Brewery
Grimm Artisanal Ales is a Brooklyn-based brewery founded by Joe and Lauren Grimm, known for their deeply considered approach to hazy IPAs, mixed-fermentation ales, and experimental lagers. They operate a taproom in Bushwick and have built a strong reputation in the Northeast for technical precision and restrained, art-forward branding. Their lineup is eclectic — spanning kettle sours, farmhouse ales, and hop-forward beers — and they're widely respected in craft circles for consistency across wildly different styles.
Food Pairings
The soft tropical character here works well alongside spicy Thai green curry, where the fruit notes temper the heat without fighting the aromatics. A fish taco with mango salsa echoes the beer's stone fruit profile while the carbonation cuts through fried batter. Burrata with roasted peaches or grilled halloumi with honey plays into the ripe, lush quality of the hops. For something more casual, a plate of salt-and-vinegar chips creates a sharp contrast that makes the beer's roundness snap into focus.
Style Guide
India Pale Ales are defined by their emphasis on hops — for bitterness, aroma, or both — and range widely from bone-dry and aggressively bitter West Coast versions to soft, hazy New England-style examples that prioritize fruit aroma over bite. The style originated in 19th-century Britain and was later transformed by American craft brewers into something more assertive and hop-forward. At 7%, Flash Frame sits in the standard IPA range, distinguishing it from the more restrained session IPA and the higher-octane double IPA, which typically pushes past 8%.