2015-07: Switchback Brewing Company

Switchback was a great visit…I had low expectations based on what was apparently a very old bottle of beer that someone gave me. I was very pleasantly surprised by both their offerings and extremely knowledgeable and friendly staff as well as the comfortable atmosphere.
A word of advice:
DON'T PARK ON THE STREET UNLESS YOU'RE IN A DESIGNATED PARKING ZONE!
We were able to park in the brewery parking lot but saw several tickets being issued to folks who parked on the street to access the water.

On to the beers!  Switchback's flagship ale is awesome!  It's a naturally carbonated, unfiltered ale that is robust but finishes clean...leaving you to want just one more sip.  We enjoyed a flight and settled on the Switchback Ale and then the Dooley's Belated Porter and a Roasted Red Ale.  All were terrific.

Several of Switchback's beers are unfiltered and naturally carbonated which is a nice differentiation from most other breweries these days.  I don't want to sound to uppity, but the mouthfeel of a naturally carbonated beer is VERY different from most of the force carbonated beer we drink.  It's great to experience and enjoy.

www.switchbackvt.com

Switchback is part of the Vermont Brewery Challenge put together by the Vermont Brewers Association.Check out the program at www.vermontbrewers.com.