New Belgium, founded in America in 1991, is one of the older beer producers, although not the first. The idea, which emerged during a bicycle tour to Belgium in 1988, is now among the largest companies in craft beer production in America.
Fat Tire is New Belgium's most well-known, oldest, and best-selling beer. It was released in 1991 and compared to other beers on the market at that time, it was actually an extraordinary beer. However, as the variety of craft beers increased over the years, New Belgium started to simplify the formula to maintain its market share. At the beginning of 2023, Fat Tire undergoes a complete change, both in terms of its logo and formula.
When I first tried Fat Tire, it had a true amber ale taste with an amber color and a malty character. This beer I had bears no resemblance to the old Fat Tire I used to drink. The brand was used to create a cheap and widely consumed beer, and the content has turned into a pale ale, just like any other popular beer.
Changing the formula is a method sometimes applied by some brewers to well-known brands. Of course, they disappoint their loyal fans, and the beer doesn't go back to its old days.
I would have liked to taste and compare the original Fat Tire, but it is currently not available on the market.
In its current state, it is again a standard ale, a beer that everyone will drink, but no one will fall in love with.
@newbelgium $1.66
Alc (ABV): 5.2%
Bitterness (IBU): 15
Score: 7/10
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