After a trip to Europe, New Belgium’s co-founder returned to Colorado from Belgium with a handful of ingredients and an idea. Two years later, Fat Tire – named in honor of his inspired bike ride across the Belgian countryside – pedaled its way into the hearts of beer drinkers. Now considered an iconic centerpiece of the craft beer movement, Fat Tire represents the American spirit of craft brewing ingenuity and an irresistible imagination that reminds us all to rediscover our playful side.

Fat Tire’s unique flavor profile originates from the late 1930s, when local Belgian breweries aimed to satisfy the tastes of visiting British soldiers. English floral hops, subtle malt sweetness and spicy, fruity notes from Belgian yeast made for a balanced yet magical combination. These same characteristics are at the heart of Fat Tire. Classified as an Ameri-Belgo style ale by the revered Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup competitions, Fat Tire blends a fine malt presence, fresh herbal hop balance and a touch of fruity yeast to offer drinkers everywhere a timeless craft beer experience with a rare blend of balance and complexity.

TASTING NOTES

VISUAL: Clear, amber and bright with white lacing

AROMA: Sweet biscuity and caramel malts, subtle notes of fresh fennel and green apple

FLAVOR: Toasty malt, gentle sweetness, flash of fresh hop bitterness. The malt and hops are perfectly balanced.

MOUTHFEEL: Carbonation and light sweetness finish clean on your palate.

BODY: Medium

BEER FACTS

ABV: 5.2%

IBU: 22

YEAST: House Ale Yeast

CALORIES: 160

HOPS: Willamette, Goldings, Nugget

MALTS: Pale, C-80, Munich, Victory