A rich, full-bodied, yet remarkably smooth American-style ale.
A sort of dry, crisp, fruity, refreshing, not-quite pale ale. #9 is really impossible to describe because theres never been anything else quite like it. A secret ingredient introduces a most unusual aroma which is balanced with residual sweetness.
Hand-crafted in Burlington, VT, Switchback 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.
Fermented with almost a pound of pineapple per gallon of beer and dry-hopped with Amarillo and Citra, this beer is the perfect blend of citrusy hops and tropical fruit. The body is light and bitterness mild.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is a delightful interpretation of a classic style. It has a deep amber color and an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character.
