New Belgium Brewing’s iconic beer is no longer an amber. If that's what you're craving, try these local beers instead.
. One of the most noticeable differences: The brewery dropped the beer’s stylistic label, billing it simply as a “crisper” and “brighter” Fat Tire.
In our own taste test, we confirmed the new Fat Tire looks and tastes more like a blonde ale, lacking many of the caramel and bready qualities that distinguished it and inspired countless copycats that helped revolutionize American craft beer.Amber ales, which often cross over with red ales, are so-named for their hue and characterized by their malt-forward flavors that come through with rich notes of caramel and bready or biscuity qualities that bolster a medium-bodied beverage.
While amber ales may not be the most popular style on the beer aisle these days – it represented about 2% of all craft beer sales in 2022, sustaining a decade-plus downward share trend, according to research firm IRI – they are often a go-to for those looking for an approachable yet flavorful brew without a bitter bite.
But several other Colorado breweries make recipes bound to feed your Fat Tire cravings. In fact, Breckenridge Brewery pointed this out in a press release Thursday, while Left Hand Brewing highlightedHere are eight local amber ales to stock in our fridge, plus two imperial red ales for drinkers looking for a bigger and bolder pour. You could also reach for90 Shilling Ale, Odell Brewing Co.
This beer is a Colorado classic and, notably, made by New Belgium’s biggest competitor in its hometown. Described as a smooth and complex amber with a copper-ish color, 90 Shilling is widely available throughout the state on draft and in bottles and cans.A staple of Dry Dock Brewing’s lineup, Amber Ale has a higher ABV and IBU than most others on this list. Bittering hops help cut through the richness of the malt that’s also supported by earthy hops flavors.
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