Two years ago, I was attending a retirement party for my boss. The guy was drinking a brand called Fat Tire. I've usually been a fan of Coors and in particular, Coors Light. Maybe it has to do with Colorado, but I just love fat tire! Here's an interesting history and review from eopinions
Anyone else out there a fat tire fanatic? If not, why not? Would you recommend this beer with a "spicy," or "forward" cigar? Or would it go best with something that was a little milder,....say.....a natural? I'm heading out to Colorado on the 22nd-hoping to bring back a trunk load of the stuff.
Brewer Jeff Lebesch was inspired to create his brewery while traveling through Belgium on a fat-tired bicycle (the inspiration for the name of this wonderful beer). Shortly after returning home, he founded New Belgium Brewing in 1991 in the basement of his home in Fort Collins. The rest, as they say, is history and New Belgium now brews just about every conceivable Belgian style.
Of all the brews New Belgium produces, Fat Tire Amber may well be the most accessible to just about anyone. It’s not an overbearing beer by any means and that makes it a brew that those who don’t always drink craft beers still may enjoy. At the same time, the craft beer enthusiast will revel in its wonderful balance and crisp, delicate flavors. I certainly did.
Fat Tire Amber pours to a ruby-golden color with a thick, bubbly head formation and a toasty malt nose. The beer is indeed spectacular to behold. A solid wall of bubbles builds against the side of the glass and rises to the top in a steady procession. As you sip, a fine Brussels lace* forms on the sides of the glass. The palate is gently toasty and delicate with rich crystal malt notes hinting at light caramel and a touch of fruit leading into a nicely balanced hop finish.
I love the subtle balance of this beer. It has lots of flavor, but none of the flavors overpower the others. A touch of yeast fruit, a note of malt caramel, a hint of bitter hop all work together smoothly. Truly delightful, I paired it with a seasoned roast chicken bursting with garlic slivers inserted into the meat to great effect.
Anyone else out there a fat tire fanatic? If not, why not? Would you recommend this beer with a "spicy," or "forward" cigar? Or would it go best with something that was a little milder,....say.....a natural? I'm heading out to Colorado on the 22nd-hoping to bring back a trunk load of the stuff.