Fat Tire Amber

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My favorite beer, hands down.

[Hammerhead]

Originally Posted by Hoplophile

One of the great joys of being there for me is drinking Fat Tire Amber Ale, which is unavailable in my area.

I'm with you! Last time I had Fat Tire, I was visiting the owner of Investment Arms in Fort Collins CO. He took me out to a local pub and introduced me to the brew. Sadly we can't get it here in NJ, but if ever there were a microbrew worthy of national distribution, that's it.

[aliefj96]

Originally Posted by The Saint

New Belgium Fat tire is a very good amber. If you get a chance try their Abbey Trippel (very good american version of an Abbey) or their Abbey.


MMMMmmmm, good stuff.

Abbey is a great "Trapist Style" beer. If you're into wheat beers try their Sunshine. Good stuff.

[physiognomy]

Fat tire is definitely my least favorite of New Belgium's brews... A lot of 2 Below and 1554 has passed through my fridge lately though

[Opusfxd]

I've been drinking Fat Tire since about the mid 90's when it was only available in the bombers. A popular favorite amongst my friends and cohorts. The other New Belgium offerings are quite yummy as well.

I give it two opposible thumbs up. Shall we discuss O'Dells 90 Schilling now?

[Dr_Trac]

I much prefer it on tap than bottled personally tho.

[gamayrouge]

Good stuff, better on tap than in the bottle! I introduced my buddy to this beer a few months back and he still talks about it to this day.

[LordOfWu]

Originally Posted by physiognomy

Fat tire is definitely my least favorite of New Belgium's brews... A lot of 2 Below and 1554 has passed through my fridge lately though

I wouldn't call it my least favorite New Belgium brew, but I agree that 2 below is a new favorite.

Here in Colorado Fat Tire is a basic beer, if you don't see something that grabs you just ask for Fat Tire, everyone has it pretty much. Oh, and it has mellowed out since it first came out, used to be a more full bodied beer, now it seems that mass producing for wider distribution has taken some of the richness out of it, just my

[GOAT LOCKER]

Originally Posted by Dr_Trac

I much prefer it on tap than bottled personally tho.

There is quite a difference, and it's better on tap. The bottles are OK though...

[olotti]

Leaving this beer behind was the hardest thing I had to do when I moved from Colorado years back, the Sunshine Wheat was my favorite. I've been on a trek to find it but alas Michigan is still on the no shipping list I am however going to Chicago this weekend and may be coming back with some cases if I can find it.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by olotti

Leaving this beer behind was the hardest thing I had to do when I moved from Colorado years back, the Sunshine Wheat was my favorite. I've been on a trek to find it but alas Michigan is still on the no shipping list I am however going to Chicago this weekend and may be coming back with some cases if I can find it.

In Chicago, you can find it here:


Sam's Wine & Spirits
1720 North Marcey Street. Chicago, IL 60614
CHICAGO, IL
Our flagship Lincoln Park store is located in the Clybourn Corridor District near Goose Island.
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

phone:
fax:
312-664-4394
312-664-8666

[hoax]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Fat Tire brews a number of good beers. The amber ale is one of their best IMHO, and I truly love it! However, Full Sail Amber Ale is right up there with Fat Tire Amber Ale. If you get the chance, give it a try!

Ditto.

[olotti]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

In Chicago, you can find it here:


Sam's Wine & Spirits
1720 North Marcey Street. Chicago, IL 60614
CHICAGO, IL
Our flagship Lincoln Park store is located in the Clybourn Corridor District near Goose Island.
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday: 8am - 9pm
Sunday: 11am - 6pm

phone:
fax:
312-664-4394
312-664-8666

That's awesome thanks for the info. I think I may try to stop by the LP store on Sunday before we leave. Do you know how much it may be by any chance.

[roarknumber1]

Haven't had it since undergrad in Colorado. Impossible to find in NY.

[DOHCtorJT]

Originally Posted by physiognomy

Fat tire is definitely my least favorite of New Belgium's brews... A lot of 2 Below and 1554 has passed through my fridge lately though

Fat Tire is drinkable for sure, but I won't buy a 6 pack of it when Sunshine Wheat, 1554, and Trippel are readily available (neener neener!).