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    Switchback Brewing

    4.3 (137 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Matthew J.

    I visited Switchback Brewing in Burlington Vermont. They were founded in 2002 by Bill Cherry, who wanted to create beers that were unexpected, great-tasting, and relatable. Switchback's beers are carbonated during fermentation by the yeast itself, and the brewery uses specially designed fermenters to capture the last 24 hours of CO2 produced. After aging, the beers are moved to kegs or bottles without being filtered, which Switchback says results in a fresher, fuller, and more natural flavor. I actually had a beer from their offshoot / side project brand, Askew, and a mainstay from the brewery. Rime & Reason: A Cold IPA with the crispness of a lager but the nice freshness of a Hazy IPA that was hopped with Alora hops. Nice notes of bright fruits like apricot and peach. Extra Pale Ale (XPA): A Pale Ale that leans into the hops due to the usage of lots of whole cone hops of Centennial, Chinook, and Cascade. Nice and bitter, good crispness, and the hops are well expressive of the traditional American hops you expect. The malt bill isn't too heavy, but does provide some balance to the hop bitterness. _____

    Kim D.

    Had a flight to try out their brews. Brew was good. Some tasted pretty ordinary but I liked the classic switchback ale. We came here on a weekend but I imagine it's busier in the evenings.

    Veggie burger, brisket burger, collared greens which aren't

    I had a great veggie burger and my husband had a brisket burger. He also got collared greens which aren't always easy to find. He raved about both and the addition of IPAs which he hasn't had from Switchback before.

    Caesar salad, wings and Cabot mac & cheese!

    Relaxed environment with very friendly and attentive staff! The food is delicious and we had the cocktails which were equally delicious! Prices are very reasonable and they do half price wings on Thursdays!

    RC R.

    It's a good brewery. Doesn't really have a unique feel but does hit the modern for a modern local brewery. The OG Switchback Ale is very good.

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    Switchback brew is always a must stop at when we are visiting Vermont! Their beers are so good and their food is delicious. The servers and bartenders were really friendly and helpful with menu questions. This was our first time at the newly renovated building and it's so nice!! We can't wait to come back.

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    Hannah W.

    Tucked away off the main road. Quiet location with plenty of outside seating. I appreciated the fact that they took our information for contact tracing. We are from out of the area and not something that is done in PA. Their selection isn't my kind of beer, but the Smoke 40 was pretty smooth.

    Jamie B.

    Nice brewery that is very dog friendly, great outdoor area and large indoor bar area with lots of seating. My husband and I both chose to get flights. The beer was ok. Everyone who worked their was very nice. There is a ton of merchandise for purchase. It's a very laid back brewery which is nice for just relaxing and taking your time. There is also a little game corner to keep you entertained.

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    8 years ago

    Really good beers and fantastic space. Definitely heading back up there next time we're in the area.

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    11 years ago

    Connector IPA is soooo good. Friendly bartender with good suggestions on where to eat.

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    11 years ago

    Friendly staff and good beer make for a splendid brewery tour.

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    13 years ago

    Love the tour. I'm slightly allergic to beer and I rarely drink it, but it's so hard to resist a pint of Switchback or the Roasted Red.

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    12 years ago

    Great place, love the beer! The tasting room is really nice. The staff was knowable about the beer. Nice selection of merchandise.

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