Groundswell - Backlash Beer Company

DBosco

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-27-2012 06:52:49 | More by DBosco

HawkIPA

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-21-2013 14:11:00 | More by HawkIPA

Janeinma

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-21-2013 11:16:39 | More by Janeinma

shehateme

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%

04-16-2013 23:55:14 | More by shehateme

beertardis

Rhode Island

4/5  rDev -1.5%

03-17-2013 23:37:13 | More by beertardis

rab53

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

02-06-2013 05:12:30 | More by rab53

mirish72

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

01-30-2013 03:17:32 | More by mirish72

Davepoolesque

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

12-20-2012 15:05:51 | More by Davepoolesque

SalMineo

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

11-09-2012 17:36:04 | More by SalMineo

slickyrb

3.83/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I really enjoyed this Belgian blonde ale. It pours with a light head but fades quickly . Has that classic golden haze but very clean and beautiful to look at . What really stands out is the sweet citrus aroma with hints of roasted something . I'm no expert in beer so please excuse my ramblings . This Belgian taste is just what I was looking for. Taste is light and not overpowering but full of flavor . Def going to buy this again

Serving type: bottle

10-18-2012 00:13:03 | More by slickyrb

PatGreer

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

09-16-2012 06:43:52 | More by PatGreer

yossarian14

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -26.1%

09-12-2012 11:30:22 | More by yossarian14

bluerabbit

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

09-10-2012 02:54:12 | More by bluerabbit

mikeywtc

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

09-05-2012 00:46:36 | More by mikeywtc

PEIhop

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

08-16-2012 02:18:37 | More by PEIhop

jmerloni

Massachusetts

4.05/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - A gorgeous hazy golden yellow-orange. Head is big, laces well, with good retention.

S - Awesome aroma. Smells like it was cooked. Roasty fruits. Pear. Citrus.

T - Citrus. Coconut. Yeast. Nice smooth dark malt flavor that I can't quite put a finger on. Again, a roasted a cooked flavor. The flavors have a real fusion.

M - Pretty good mouthfeel. Medium-bodied. Heavier on the sip than on the swallow. Comes apart a little bit, but it's hardly noticeable. Maybe a little more carbonated than I'd like.

D - A solid offering. Look forward to more from Backlash.

Serving type: bottle

07-21-2012 00:59:32 | More by jmerloni

AdamP

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

07-15-2012 14:18:31 | More by AdamP

guezarka

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

07-13-2012 01:51:45 | More by guezarka

ms11781

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-23-2012 03:32:25 | More by ms11781

jlordi12

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-15-2012 18:34:44 | More by jlordi12

frosted33

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%

06-15-2012 00:36:32 | More by frosted33

jlindros

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a light fizzy 1/2 finger head that tries to fade but is reinforced by the many bubbles rising up, over crystal clear golden lemonade colored beer.

Nose is definitely Belgian like, golden malts, slightly toasty and sweet, some fruits and esters with hints of apple and pear, some wheat and banana, hints of floral spices and citrus lemony aroma, and just a touch of yeast itself.

Taste continues where the aroma left off, with plenty of Belgian malts, golden malts, and just a hint of what should be sweetness but is quite dry. A light fizzy flavor that gives a light saison feel, and plenty of yeast additions, including light fruity esters, apple and pear, hint of floral spices, touch of bubblegum, etc. and a light dry saison rustic gritty taste. Light wheat and banana flavors as well. Finish is still very dry, light bitterness from hints of floral hops and the yeast flavors, more yeast spices fruits and esters, and light golden malts all lingering.

Mouth is med ot lighter bodied, good carb.

Overall pretty good beer, nice and tasty, some bits of wheat and saison mixed with a good Belgian golden ale. It seems like the booze should kick up a bit but stays light for more of a summer beer. Fairly tasty and drinkable. Not sure why they used wax either.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2012 01:21:04 | More by jlindros

brentk56

North Carolina

4.23/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: The clear golden liquid arrives with a modest head that leaves a few shards of lace

Smell: A veritable fruit basket, with banana, lemon and papaya along with candi sugar and bready elements

Taste: Fruity, up front, with a tropical citrus element that builds, bringing banana and papaya; candi sugar and grassy elements also appear at mid-palate; after the swallow, some spices add character, including clove, coriander and pepper

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: Very impressed by this beer which brings a complex flavor profile (grassy, fruity and spicy) and rings true to the Belgian style

Serving type: on-tap

06-05-2012 01:37:08 | More by brentk56

andrewinski1

Maine

4.28/5  rDev +5.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured into a tulip. The color is hazy straw; not quite gold. There is a small white head.

The aroma has sweet orange candy with some spicy yeast. There are subtle vegetal hops noted in the aroma. Some breadlike malts are also noted. I really like how all parts of the beer come through in the aroma.

The taste starts with mild breadlike malts. The gentle hop flavor follows, with some grassyness and a note of spicyness. The Belgian yeast plays a prominant role in the finish.

This is light bodied with sharp carbonation.

This is really well made and delicious. Highly recommended!

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2012 19:01:17 | More by andrewinski1

vbiliyar

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-23-2012 02:45:36 | More by vbiliyar