Certified Organic I.P.A. - Eel River Brewing Co.

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

2.73/5  rDev -17%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #40 (May 2010):

The big, beautiful mess of a head seems to stick all over the glass. The orange amber glow shows a hint of haze when held up to the light. Freshly shredded orange peel, ripe berry, blond tobacco and a hint of powdered aspirin are all present in the aroma. Smoothness is deep within the moderate-size body. Hops are a bit harsh with a bitterness that rakes the tongue. A little bit of an acidic twang is there as well. Its maltiness shows some sweetness with hints of raw honey and biscuit dough. Bitterness sticks to the palate even in the drying finish. Ripe berries as the warmth grows.

The bitterness seems a bit too harsh here. Sharp is pretty much the one word that comes to mind with each sip, and it eventually affects the drinkability.

Serving type: bottle

01-11-2011 02:34:14 | More by BeerAdvocate

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -8.8%

05-10-2013 18:42:35 | More by twenty5

WDJersey

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-04-2013 02:17:02 | More by WDJersey

LSx

California

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

04-27-2013 16:18:10 | More by LSx

drgonzo2k2

California

3/5  rDev -8.8%

04-20-2013 14:54:28 | More by drgonzo2k2

snohojimbo

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

04-20-2013 01:01:55 | More by snohojimbo

Beers9beers

North Carolina

2/5  rDev -39.2%

04-17-2013 19:02:58 | More by Beers9beers

Highstplz

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -1.2%

03-18-2013 01:29:30 | More by Highstplz

510a

Washington

2.5/5  rDev -24%

03-17-2013 20:55:02 | More by 510a

Beerney

California

3.38/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A little soapy smell if you breathe in deeply. I'll give it a big "not bad", which is a good review from me. very light for an IPA. It's lighter in body and maltiness than Sierra Nevada, if that gives you a point of reference. I wouldn't go out of my way to try it again, but would it drink it offered.

If this beer were a woman, it would look great on paper. Nice liitle body. You'd have no problem taking her around you friends. but she's not very interesting, and you're asking the waitress what else in on tap.

Serving type: bottle

03-16-2013 06:02:08 | More by Beerney

jubnat

Louisiana

3/5  rDev -8.8%

03-09-2013 15:08:27 | More by jubnat

chugamugofsud

Oregon

2.25/5  rDev -31.6%

02-22-2013 16:46:38 | More by chugamugofsud

Jellopants356

Montana

3.65/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Light honey color, clear. Minimal cream head. Ew... smells kinda funky. Smells like alcohol (lots) and some citrus. Tastes of... maybe soap and hops? Citrus perhaps. Well, the mouthfeel is nice an bubbly at least. Not impressed. I knew organic was a mistake. Well, overall, about 3 of 5. That's being generous. Wouldn't recommend it. At least it was only $2.50.

Serving type: bottle

02-21-2013 06:12:40 | More by Jellopants356

adkieffer

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

02-16-2013 18:48:06 | More by adkieffer

eulerthegrape

California

3/5  rDev -8.8%

02-03-2013 20:54:27 | More by eulerthegrape

sansho

Tennessee

3/5  rDev -8.8%

01-16-2013 06:05:34 | More by sansho

uturn

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

01-16-2013 04:14:42 | More by uturn

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +6.4%

01-13-2013 05:29:19 | More by outoffocus

coronajm

Ohio

3/5  rDev -8.8%

01-11-2013 03:46:47 | More by coronajm

sloelco

California

3/5  rDev -8.8%

01-04-2013 07:54:59 | More by sloelco

Madskill

California

3.25/5  rDev -1.2%

12-12-2012 05:14:29 | More by Madskill

lupercmda

North Carolina

3/5  rDev -8.8%

11-27-2012 04:01:00 | More by lupercmda

Texasfan549

Texas

3/5  rDev -8.8%

11-25-2012 03:33:54 | More by Texasfan549

99firehawkman

California

2.75/5  rDev -16.4%

11-19-2012 04:13:31 | More by 99firehawkman

t0rin0

California

3.25/5  rDev -1.2%

11-19-2012 01:32:31 | More by t0rin0