For all of you eco-conscious beer drinkers out there, if you haven’t tried Eel River Brewing you have done your palate a great injustice. But never fear, for there is no time like the present. Famed as America’s very first certified organic brewery, Eel River Brewing began in 1995 when proprietors Ted Vivatson and Margaret Frigon decided to open a full-service gastropub in Fortuna – a micro town in the furthest northwest area of California just south of Eureka. Eel River Brewing maintains a strong commitment towards high-quality, award-winning beer made from environmentally friendly ingredients. So the next time you find yourself exploring the majestic redwoods of Humboldt County, be sure to stop by for some delicious suds and comfort food.

Amber Ale
Eel River Brewing Drinkmemag.com Drink Me Amber Ale

Alcohol: 4.8% abv
Avg. Price: $8.49 6-pack

Their first-born organic beer, this brew is easy to love with its aromas of Maplewood, ripe melon, jasmine and molasses. With a soft hoppy character, this shows some excellent precision with just enough richness and touch of bitter on the finish.   –JA

Porter
Eel River Brewing Drinkmemag.com Drink Me Porter 

Alcohol: 5.8% abv
Avg. Price: $8.49 6-pack

Just an overall gem with a rich ambiance of cocoa pods, warm honey and a pleasing amount of malt. Its richness is matched by its zippy acidity and is finished with nice lengthy notes of espresso bean. –JA

Emerald Triangle IPA
Eel River Brewing Drinkmemag.com Drink Me Emerland Triangle IPA

Alcohol: 6.7% abv
Avg. Price: $10.49 6-pack

Like walking on sunshine, this floral IPA expresses perfumes of acacia, juniper and tangerine. Its golden color like the sun’s rays, a hoppy charm unveils flavors of sweet pea, pine and a distinct bitterness on the finish. –JA

Emerald Triangle Session IPA
Eel River Brewing Drinkmemag.com Drink Me Emerlad Session Triangle India Pale Ale IPA 

Alcohol: 4.5% abv
Avg. Price: $8.49 6-pack

This divine brew is the bee’s knees with its fragrances of ripe guava, catnip and pine. Medium bodied with bright acidity, this refreshing beer allures you with flavors of wheat, starfruit and a lovely finish of chamomile. –JA

Address: 1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna, CA 95540
Phone: (707) 725 – BREW (2739)
Hours: Open 11am – 11pm 7 days a week

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