Switchback Ale - Switchback Brewing Company

laurastradford

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +23%

12-16-2012 21:08:08 | More by laurastradford

morrowd3

Vermont

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-22-2013 01:26:31 | More by morrowd3

stanowsf

Connecticut

3/5  rDev -18%

05-21-2013 23:27:35 | More by stanowsf

jbeervt

Vermont

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-19-2013 21:01:48 | More by jbeervt

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-19-2013 00:44:36 | More by kjfinnerty

tnbeatty

Vermont

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

05-17-2013 00:52:24 | More by tnbeatty

hphilip456

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-15-2013 00:43:46 | More by hphilip456

angrybabboon

Rhode Island

3.74/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Consumed 3/13/13

Appearance: Lightly hazy, copper with some gold and amber highlights - pours from the bottle with some enthusiastic carbonation that forms a big, fluffy white head - fades to a small, fluffy white head, leaves some nice lacing

Smell: Mild, pale malts and some spiciness - clean pale grains, with a some caramel malts as well - some earthy/spicy notes, that seem like they are either coming from the yeast or the hops, hard to discern because this is decidedly not hoppy - some grassy notes, some light sweetness

Taste: Mild, balanced, and very pleasant - clean, grainy, pale malts, with a touch of caramel malts - lightly earthy, spicy - some grassy malts - mildly bitter - lightly bready, like a soft white bread - some fruity esters become more apparent as this warms up, imparting some banana and clove

Mouthfeel: Light, nicely carbonated, extremely smooth, stupidly quaffable

Overall: Solid, best with food

This was one of the first beers that I had on tap after turning 21, and I had it a bunch of times when I was in Burlington. This bottled iteration is very similar to what I remember. Mild, lightly spicy, and good - but not fantastic. It's extremely drinkable and would be better suited to being canned in tallboys. Because it's not like any other breweries do that in that area of Vermont...

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 05:13:43 | More by angrybabboon

EatonHops

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

05-12-2013 20:47:30 | More by EatonHops

HEADYdb

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

05-12-2013 03:43:54 | More by HEADYdb

metter98

New York

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-11-2013 00:39:25 | More by metter98

Carpentiere

New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

05-10-2013 15:23:09 | More by Carpentiere

justforrazors

Missouri

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-10-2013 01:23:26 | More by justforrazors

projektyle

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev +9.3%

05-07-2013 02:02:35 | More by projektyle

KSather

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

05-05-2013 19:15:34 | More by KSather

WeymouthMike

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

04-23-2013 00:00:29 | More by WeymouthMike

kaelingirl

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -4.4%

04-22-2013 17:45:50 | More by kaelingirl

VTWicked

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +23%

04-21-2013 00:13:04 | More by VTWicked

DoubleMalt

New York

3.75/5  rDev +2.5%

04-18-2013 22:15:37 | More by DoubleMalt

Remdog

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -11.2%

04-17-2013 23:14:04 | More by Remdog

telder12

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +16.1%

04-17-2013 16:20:41 | More by telder12

AnitaBrewski

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +9.3%

04-17-2013 00:31:14 | More by AnitaBrewski

FeDUBBELFIST

Pennsylvania

2.66/5  rDev -27.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 2.5

Bomber to tulip.
Sampled 13APR13.

[A] Pours with a beautiful bright white foamy head, dense but fluffy, and excellent retention. Minutes later a chunky collar remains just below a thick, solid sheet of lace along the entire glass. The body is dark orange with above average haze. I don't love the color of this beer, but every other characteristic is fantastic.

[S] Subdued aroma. Minimal and nondescript hop presence. A strong metallic edge plus a hint of sulfur are noticeable. Lightly toasted bready malts provide the backdrop. The second pour - including the yeast - lends to a more enjoyable nose and introduces a well rounded fruity aroma.

[T] Light front end sweetness. And low bitterness on the back end. The flavor is a little vague from a hop and malt perspective - although it is well balanced. The yeast actually seems to be the most important part of the flavor profile, which adds the same fruit quality captured in the aroma. Mild caramel malts are deep in the background.

[M] Smooth at first with a fine tingling carbonation setting just before midpalate, and increasing in intensity all the way through the finish. The body is medium. The finish is medium-sweet.

[O] The appearance and mouthfeel of Switchback Ale are great. But the aroma and flavor are lacking. And, unfortunately those scores count a lot more. I doubt I would drink again.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 00:11:10 | More by FeDUBBELFIST

Jetfan247

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +36.6%

04-13-2013 01:43:51 | More by Jetfan247

meehandennis

Maine

2.5/5  rDev -31.7%

04-11-2013 20:33:18 | More by meehandennis