Octane Cat
Switchback Brewing Company

Part of a flight at the brewery.
Pours s clear, dark orange with a full head.
Smells somewhat resinous.
Nice mouth feel.
Tastes some of pine, resins.
Slightly bitter.

 

A: cloudy; medium gold in color; 1+ finger finely pored off white head that receded to a thin cap; nice lacing;

S: vanilla, leather, orange, and pineapple;

T: follows the nose up front; from the middle through the finish, it's orange, pineapple, and a bit of tangerine; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: enjoyable;

 

 

 

 

Canned 7/29/21. The label design jumped right out at me. It's not the usual Switchback design but I love it! Pours a hazy blonde-amber hue with a frothy head. Azacca, Ella and Moteuka hops listed on the can. Unreal citrus aroma with a decent mix of sweet and hoppy. It really shines in the taste though. Bitter rind, mango and perhaps grapefruit upfront. Finishes a little hot. Definitely a sipper and well worth a try.

16 ounce, canned 07/29/21.

Moderate pour yields a one plus inch off white head over a hazy deep golden body with sticky lacing. Nose of tropical fruit and sweet citrus. Taste mirrors nose very nicely; the middle is fruity with a finish of gentle citrus pith bitterness. Very smooth and yet another sneaky DIPA from Vermont. A great job on Switchback Brewing Company's first recorded DIPA after close to two decades in business!
Cheers!!!