Eel River Ravensbrau IPA

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 6

I don't think this is the same as the Ravensbrau, though I've never had that, partially since the ABV jumped up a notch. Certifiec organic. Ingredients: Water, Organic Malted Barley, Organic Hops, Hops. I'm guessing the last addition of hops are only partially organic? 12oz bottle, nice label, no date stamp... Pours a nice dark yellow, with lots of floaties. The thick head lasts a long time and then slowly turns itself into a nice lace down the glass. The aromatic hops are prevelant and they cover anything else that may be there almost completely, but there is a slight hint of fruit. Tastes like an IPA should: Hoppy! Melon flavor hides in the back. The alcohol is apparent, though, which knocks the score down a notch. Mouthfeel is full and *very* slightly metalic. Lots of carbonation. Drinkability is only average. There's a grassy aftertaste that's making me wish I wasn't out of peanuts or something. I think this would be a lot better after some aging.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

If you are on 101north in California, go to Fortuna and check this place out. Eel River is a blue collar brew pub, and makes great biers and ales. The food is fine, and the prices are way good. This brewery is as good as lost coast and north coast are bad. The IPA is fullbodied and rich in flavor. Nice hopfhen, with malt back. These ales are not typical of the area, meaning they are worth drinking! this is a great place to drink, get a room in a local motel and enjoy!