December
10
2012

War – Tasting Notes

A couple months ago, I wrote a post describing what people could expect from our first Apocalypse Series beer, Conquest.  Being that our 2nd Apocalypse beer has just gone into inventory at our distri...read more

December
3
2012

Wax On, Wax Off

  I remember back in late July, last year — when the fine people at Paper City saw our first batch of Groundswell bottles, they asked “How long are you going to be wax dipping those f...read more

October
11
2012

Behind Backlash: Helder Pimentel

Behind Backlash is a small series of posts dedicated to giving a little more insight into the people that make Backlash what it is. Meet: Helder Pimentel, Backlash Founder // Brewer Helder is 28 years...read more

September
20
2012

Conquest – Tasting Notes

  Alright- So I know  a few days ago we published a blog post about the Apocalypse series/Conquest, but it wasn’t crazy-descriptive about Conquest itself.  Being that the beer is about to...read more

September
13
2012

Apocalypse Series – Conquest

So. As you may or may not know (depending on how connected you are to the FB and Twits), we have some cool shit coming up in the next few months.  What am I talking about, specifically?  I’m t...read more

July
30
2012

One Year Check-In

  Damn  It’s insane to think that a year ago today, we were launching Groundswell at Sunset Grill and Tap in Allston.  A ton of awesome people came out to help two ambitious kids kick off...read more

July
23
2012

ONCEMADE Collaboration

Coming up on the heels of our one year anniversary, we’re beyond siked to officially announce our partnership with the awesome dudes at Night Shift Brewing to bring you guys SUPER limited and un...read more

July
11
2012

GIVE A SHIT ABOUT YOUR BEER

Before you even begin reading this post, let me set the stage:  I’m not here to name names, point fingers, or put anyone on blast.  If you’re looking for insider industry drama, you...read more

July
3
2012

Smile, It’s Not That Bad

  Sometimes, the silver linings find you. Allow me to explain, and it goes a little something like this: Last week was a bit of a shit sandwich for yours truly.  Driving to Holyoke from Boston 5...read more

June
22
2012

Humble Pie — Eat Up

  Ok, so it’s a cheesecake.  Cheesecake is far superior to pie, and don’t even try to argue. Whatever, shut up. Jk I love you. ….Ok, onward. One of the most important things in...read more