Switchback Brewing Company Ale

Ale

 

Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, Vermont, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

  Amber / Red Ale - Irish Regular
Score
6.26
ABV: 5.0% IBU: 28 Ticks: 64
Using only traditional ingredients, Switchback Ale is a reddish-amber ale which is particularly well-balanced, allowing for complexity of flavor coupled with an unusually smooth and refreshing character. Five different malts, select hop varieties, and our own specially cultivated yeast create an ale which leads with hop flavors and a subtle impression of fruit (our yeast's contribution), followed by a palate pleasing malty finish. Our own special process uses the yeast to naturally carbonate the beer, and we leave it unfiltered. The result is a satisfying brew full of flavor with a remarkably clean and smooth finish.
 

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6.5/10
Very grass-like, vegetal hops and the flavor is just ok.
Tried from Draft on 28 Dec 2011 at 14:39

6.2/10 β€” Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap at Lucky Dog tavern in Plymouth NH.. Pours a dirty murky yellow. they claimed it was unfiltered. tastes of some citrus and wheat. very faint hops. nothing overly memorable.
Tried from Draft on 21 Feb 2011 at 10:52

4.9/10 β€” Appearance 4 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Quickly descending head. Muddy brown color. Minimal aroma. Simple malty taste. Little bitterness and maybe little else. A simple but drinkable beer.
Tried on 31 Dec 2007 at 16:18

4.6/10 β€” Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 6 Texture 4 Overall 4.5
Golden ale with almost rose hues. Unpleasant aroma where sourness meets malts. Light malts in taste with pleasant pungeant hops. Medium bodied. OK but uninspiring. On tap at American Flatbread, Burlington VT.
Tried from Draft on 16 Jan 2005 at 08:45