Fat Tire is dry hopped with a nutty malt flavor and hoppy aroma. It is the sweetness of the malt that you will notice most about this beer. It has little aftertaste, making it a smooth, sweet beer. Many Coloradans think of Fat Tire as an excellent tourist beer. Its smoothness and easy drinkability make a fine introduction to quality Colorado brew for people more used to the standard mass produced beers and put off by the stronger brews. Many non-beer drinkers also find Fat Tire easy to drink.