Vermont’s Switchback Brewing has two of its staple beers newly available in cans—Karsten Premium Lager and Roasted Red Ale. Karsten is available year round, while Roasted Red is a spring seasonal, available March to April, and are now available in 16-ounce cans (Karsten is in 12-ounce cans as well).

Press release:

Switchback Brewing Co., home to Vermont’s iconic Switchback Ale — has released their Roasted Red Ale and Karsten Premium Lager in 16oz cans for the first time.

“With the recent addition of a new Quadrel Techline high speed labeler, the brewery now can create out-of-the-box labels that truly fit the personality of each beer,” says Brewery Founder and Brewmaster, Bill Cherry. “The new equipment eliminates color and print limitations of mass-produced pre-printed cans which we used to have to order by the truckload.” Switchback’s graphic designer, Interrobang Design Collective, whom they have worked with since the Brewery’s founding, utilized many of the creative features that Amherst Label offers to make dynamic cans that come alive as you rotate them.

Roasted Red Ale:

Roasted Red Ale was the second beer ever released by Switchback and quickly became a cult favorite. This deep mahogany-red colored ale leads with a rich caramel maltiness balanced with a bold hop signature, followed by a delicate cocoa roasted finish. The bold citrus and flowery aromas of Amarillo hops are balanced by dark caramel malts, providing an intense malt profile, with a touch of roast malt to cleanse the palate of any sweetness. To create hop complexity, Simcoe hops are added for kettle additions and dry-hopping. The newly designed label is an expression of Vermont’s fifth season – mud season, featuring a red barn board pattern accented by icy metallic lettering. This is the time of year to embrace the extra sunlight and enjoy robust beer outside!

Find Roasted Red Ale 16oz can 4-packs in limited quantities at the brewery and at select stores throughout Switchback’s distribution footprint.

Karsten Premium Lager:

Karsten Lager is crisp, clean and expertly crafted. It features Switchback’s delicious malt signature, balanced by noble hops with just a hint of sweetness. Modest to the bone despite the skill it takes to make, this beer is made for drinking not crowing about. A beer big on details but not boastful about them. But like all of us, Karsten deserves to have some fun – check out his antics in the “Karsten Klips” series.

Find Karsten in 16oz can 4-packs and 12oz can 12-packs throughout Switchback’s distribution footprint.

Quick Facts:

Name: Roasted Red Ale

Available: March – April
Web: https://www.switchbackvt.com/roasted-red
Stats: 5.6% ABV | 50 IBU
Packaging: 16oz 4-pks & draught
Availability: At the brewery and at select stores throughout Switchback’s distribution footprint.
Info on all Switchback Specials: https://bit.ly/switchbackspecials

Name: Karsten Lager

Available: Year-Round
Web: https://www.switchbackvt.com/karsten
Stats: 5.1% ABV | 15 IBU
Packaging: 16oz 4pks, 12oz can 12pks & draught
Availability: At the brewery and throughout Switchback’s distribution footprint.
Karsten Klips: https://bit.ly/KarstenKlips