Hops of the Vine: Fat Tire Ale

By now most beer aficionados have heard of Fat Tire Ale from the once tiny microbrewery New Belgium Brewery. They produce a medium hopped and fairly highly malted amber ale called Fat Tire that I and several friends and family really enjoy. I remember first trying Fat Tire in the early 1990's at a pub in Silverton Colorado, the once mining boom town turned small casino resort town, and it made a great impression. I tried looking for the beer in the supers and other more specialized beer and wine stores for years but they did not import it to California. :(

15 years later we can all enjoy this excellent ale due to New Belgium's increased production and distribution. Please do your self and your guests a favor the next time you are having food that goes well with beer (this stuff is great with chili!) and pick up some Fat Tire.

Hops of the Vine Rating: 4.5 out of 5

New Belgium Brewery: http://www.newbelgium.com/index.php