Beer of the Week! 10/13/20

Who would want to switch back to their old beer after drinking this one?

Switchback Switchback Ale

Regularly $11.99 / Now on Sale for $10.96
American (Reddish Amber) Ale

Back in 2002, brewer Bill Cherry and business guy Jeff Neiblum started Switchback Brewing Company in Burlington, VT with a dream to make complex and accessible beers. That goal, in and of itself, is nothing new. The thing is, they may well have done it. Switchback has, at least, lasted long enough so that in 2017, Cherry was able to convert it to a %100 employee-owned company. So, it’s in every employee’s interest to get you great beer.

Frequently, a brewery’s flagship ale does not stand out — it’s tasty, it’s solid, it’s dependable, but it certainly isn’t the beer that’s going to “wow” you. The Switchback Ale is one of the most successful flagship ales we’ve ever tasted. Take a couple of sips, and let it hit you. The balance on this ale is just right — impressive since Cherry juggles five different malts, an undisclosed amount of hops, and his own special ale yeast strain. He then leaves the beer unfiltered and allows it to carbonate naturally.

This is a beer that should be good anytime, but it especially works if you want something light when fall is in the air.

“I put a spell on you …”

Bonus Beer of the Week (‘Cause we all need a little something special right now.)

Southern Tier Warlock

Regularly $13.99 / Now on Sale for $11.96
Imperial Pumpkin Stout

“DARK & MISCHIEVOUS

“Warlock is brewed to enchant your palate on its own & also to counterpoint our Imperial Ale, Pumking. Make your own black magic by carefully pouring this Imperial Stout into a goblet. Dark and mysterious, reanimate your senses with Warlock’s huge roasted malt character, moderate carbonation & a spiced pumpkin pie aroma. Food Pairing

• Spicy BBQ

• Smoked & roasted foods

• Carrot cake or as a float with vanilla ice cream”

  — Southern Tier Brewing Company

(And we never get tired of saying this … the Warlock is the only pumpkin beer we had to retire from our pumpkin beer taste off, because it kept winning!)