Mad River Brewing Company - Steelhead Pale Ale; Scotch Style Porter; Jamaica Brand Sunset IPA; Serious Madness Black Ale

The Mad River Brewing Company is in Blue Lake, Humboldt County, California, "From the Heart of the Redwoods." 

http://www.madriverbrewing.com/

Steelhead Scotch Style Porter- This 6% ABV beer pours more of a very dark brown than black in color; taste of coffee, dark chocolate and tobacco. A hint of sweetness but more dry than sweet on the finish, which I like. This is a very nice American porter.

Steelhead Extra Pale Ale – not a malty pale ale, not a hoppy pale ale. Perfectly balanced between the two. Being neither, it is a bit nothing. It is “fine.” I would not seek it out however as it does not distinguish itself in any way.

Jamaica Brand Sunset India Pale Ale -  This 7.0% ABV beer pours orange and light brown in color, cloudy, with an inch of thick and foamy off-white head.  The aroma is fruity over caramel malt, slightly zesty and tangy, bit of yeast.  The taste is caramel apple, fruity and malty with a dry but smooth and bitter finish.

Serious Madness Black Ale - This 8.2% ABV beer pours a deep black with a very large, thick and creamy head that is light brown in color.  The aroma is sweet and tangy, dark roasted malt.   The taste follows the aroma, then turns smooth and creamy and finishes with dark chocolate and mocha coffee.