Switchback’s Norweigen Adventure

Written By Amy Lieblein

Big news! Our beers have officially made their way to Norway, and we’re beyond excited to take you along for the ride.

Citra Vista visits the Noble Peace Center in Oslo

We kicked off our Norwegian journey with a memorable stop at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo. This iconic museum, dedicated to honoring the legacy of the Nobel Peace Prize, provided an inspiring backdrop as we took our first steps into the European craft beer scene.

Norwegian Launch Events

We celebrated our arrival in Oslo with not one, but two exciting events! First, we were thrilled to showcase our Flynn on Fire smoked beer series at a local pour-share event, where beer enthusiasts and brewers alike had the chance to sample our smoky brews.

Our beers also took center stage at a tap takeover at the Oslo BrewDog Pub. To make it even better, right across the street Norway's largest craft beer festival, Brew Fest, happened to be in full swing, putting us right in the heart of the action.

Michel Ordeman enjoys Blackstrap Ale

Exciting Future Collaborations

Our European adventure didn’t stop there! We had the pleasure of sharing our beers with Michel Ordeman, of Jopen, one of Europe’s most respected independent breweries. After sampling our Flynn on Fire: Blackstrap Ale, Michel extended a warm invitation to collaborate at his brewery in the Netherlands. We can't wait to see where this exciting partnership could lead!

Where to Find Our Beer

Wondering where you can get a taste of Switchback in Norway? Cans of Switchback Ale are available through Vinmonopolet and can be found in 110 stores across the country. Keep an eye out, as this list is growing, and we’ll keep you posted on new locations.

Below’s list of locations outlines where we’ve shipped kegs. Availability may vary, so we recommend calling ahead!

  • Oslo (North) - Nydalen Bryggeri & Spiseri

  • Oslo (Sentrum) - Roor

  • Oslo (Sentrum) - Way Down South

  • Oslo (Sentrum) - Brewdog BD57

  • Oslo (Sentrum) - Hopyard

  • Moss - Havnelagret Restaurant

  • Trondheim - OX Taproom

  • Stavanger - Cardinal

  • Drammen - Rekord Bartleby

  • Tromsø - Balthazar

  • Kristiansand - Patrick's Pub

  • Levanger - Oskars

Cheers!

Amy Lieblein
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