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Offline amichuda

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Re: Fat Tire
« Reply #30 on: March 31, 2016, 03:13:51 pm »
I just think New Belgium has a really strong brand for Fat Tire. I remember seeing people ask for it constantly down here in Florida.  I think it was more of a novelty thing. "I went on vacation out west and had a non-offensive 'craft beer' that tasted OK, do you have it?" Its strong brand is more related to its mass appeal. Its not going to turn off folks that mostly drink light american lagers. And lets admit it, that is about 75% or more of the beer drinking population.

I remember having my first in Chicago on a business trip. I recollect a much more biscuity beer than what it tastes like today. If its the best beer available at a restaurant or crappy bar, I'm fine with having it.

It was awesome when NB came into FL. They were selling 22 oz bottles of Tripel for $3.

Offline PORTERHAUS

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Re: Fat Tire
« Reply #31 on: March 31, 2016, 03:20:39 pm »
Its not going to turn off folks that mostly drink light american lagers. And lets admit it, that is about 75% or more of the beer drinking population.

I remember having my first in Chicago on a business trip. I recollect a much more biscuity beer than what it tastes like today.

Exactly. I remember a much more flavorful beer years ago.

Offline PORTERHAUS

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Re: Fat Tire
« Reply #32 on: March 31, 2016, 03:27:20 pm »
I like Fat Tire. What recipe are you guys using?

Heres mine. Its a kitchen sink looking recipe and thats because it was one of the first all grain batches I put together.

Batch size: 6.0 gal
Boil volume: 7.0 gal
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.013
Bitterness (IBU): 21.9
Color (SRM): 12.0
ABV: 5.2%

7.50 lb Two-row (US), 60.0%
2.50 lb Biscuit (Belgian), 20.0%
1.25 lb Munich (German), 10.0%
0.31 lb Crystal 40L, 2.5%
0.31 lb Aromatic Malt (Belgian), 2.5%
0.31 lb Special Roast, 2.5%
0.31 lb Crystal 20L, 2.5%

1.00 oz East Kent Golding (AA 5.5%, Pellet) 60 min, 16.5 IBU
1.00 oz East Kent Golding (AA 5.0%, Pellet) 10 min, 5.4 IBU
1.00 oz Willamette (AA 4.5%, Pellet) 0 min, 0.0 IBU

Mash at 154* US-05 Ferment at 66*.
« Last Edit: March 31, 2016, 03:31:11 pm by PORTERHAUS »

Offline Sinister_CO

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Re: Fat Tire
« Reply #33 on: March 31, 2016, 04:55:05 pm »
I like Fat Tire. What recipe are you guys using?

Here is my recipe. It's a bit of a kitchen sink beer and that is because it was one of my first all grain batches I put together. I guess I got lucky because I have been brewing it for years and its pretty damn close yet much better. I play around with the late hops at times but that is the jist of it. I sometimes add a small dry hop as well.

Recipe: Fat Liar
Fat Liar

Style: American Amber Ale
Batch size: 6.0 gal
Boil volume: 7.0 gal
OG: 1.053
FG: 1.013
Bitterness (IBU): 21.9
Color (SRM): 12.0
ABV: 5.2%

7.50 lb Two-row (US), 60.0%
2.50 lb Biscuit (Belgian), 20.0%
1.25 lb Munich (German), 10.0%
0.31 lb Crystal 40L, 2.5%
0.31 lb Aromatic Malt (Belgian), 2.5%
0.31 lb Special Roast, 2.5%
0.31 lb Crystal 20L, 2.5%

1.00 oz East Kent Golding (AA 5.5%, Pellet) 60 min, 16.5 IBU
1.00 oz East Kent Golding (AA 5.0%, Pellet) 10 min, 5.4 IBU
1.00 oz Willamette (AA 4.5%, Pellet) 0 min, 0.0 IBU

Mash at 154*
US-05 ferment at 66*.
Sweet! Thank you!