Eel River Earth Thirst Double IPA

Falling Rock Tap House in Denver offered the Eel River Earth Thirst Double IPA as part of the Earth Day celebration. Luckily, there was some of it left when I visited a few days later. The beer pours an amber color with a foamy white head. The aroma consists of grapefruit and orange, both of which were freshly peeled. The taste has lots of caramel, bitter grapefruit, tangerine, and a light orange finish. The alcohol content is 8.2% ABV. While this beer wasn't overly complex, it was decent and the most redeeming quality of it was how fresh tasting it was, due to its organic nature and its recent brewing date.

Eel River California Blonde Ale

I stopped by a local distributor, Brass Rail, that is known for its great variety. After about 20 minutes of perusing the selection, I settled on California Blonde Ale from Eel River Brewing Company. This award-winning organic ale is very crisp and refreshing, excellent for the 83-degree Memorial Day holiday. The hops provide a nice bite without being too overpowering. The alcohol runs at 5.8% ABV (Note: this is the ABV printed on the label, but the website says 5.62%). The beer really tastes fresh due to the lack of preservatives, as it is certified organic. I recommend giving it a try. I also look forward to trying additional beers from Eel River Brewing Company.