Our eighth of 12 candidates for America's Next Top Beer ...

Fat Tire Amber
New Belgium Brewing -- Fort Collins, Colo.

With your votes, you launched this Belgian brew (by way of Colorado) into our elite 12-pack of finalists. One sip of this complex but immensely drinkable beer, and it's easy to see why. This rich, copper-colored brew reveals hints of caramel, cherry, pear, florals, hops and sweet malt as layers of flavor unfold. But while it's complex enough to stand next to the rest of the craft beers in our 12-pack, Fat Tire is also smooth enough and light enough to be your go-to session beer. But does this users' choice have what it takes to be America's Next Top Beer?

The Final Word:

Asylum user Wally: "Deserves to go nationwide"
Asylum user engerlund: "Best ale I have tasted since moved to the U.S.!"

To see a roundup of all the nominated beers, and to get more information on our Microbrewed Beer of the Month giveaway, check out our America's Next Top Beer hub.

Which microbrew should be America's Next Top Beer?
AleSmith Anvil ESB Ale104 (1.2%)
Alpha King252 (2.9%)
B.O.R.I.S. the Crusher Oatmeal-Imperial Stout 411 (4.8%)
Bell's Two-Hearted Ale882 (10.3%)
Brooklyn Lager649 (7.5%)
Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai IPA 262 (3.0%)
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA1198 (13.9%)
Lagunitas Brewing's IPA417 (4.9%)
New Belgium Brewing's Fat Tire Amber2488 (28.9%)
Ommegang Abbey Ale369 (4.3%)
Stone Pale Ale1204 (14.0%)
Surly Brewing Co.'s Furious361 (4.2%)