From the people who brought you Beez Neez, the Matilda Bay Brewing Company provides Australians with yet another great named (and tasting) beer – Fat Yak. Fat Yak has become one of my favorite beers down under, and I’m always a bit excited when I find a pub that has it on tap because then I know I can take them seriously. It goes without saying that I’m also saddened when a pub decides to take it away (pub across the street, why?).
I was pleased to see that there are a number of microbreweries around the country that are putting out unique beers in fun flavors, or at least a step above the standard VB or Tooheys drunk by the masses. Hey, you can always expect to get a cold brew in Australia, but the standards just don’t cut it for me nowadays – perhaps my tastes have matured with age?
Fat Yak is known for having a North American pale ale style, which could be why I enjoy it so much. Or, it could be because of the slightly fruity flavors presented while drinking that are followed with a hop empowered finish. I’m getting thirsty just writing this.
The Matilda Bay Brewing Company is also responsible for creating Beez Neez, Redback and Alpha to name a few, so it goes without saying that I wouldn’t mind having a nice tasting session with the beers only from this company. They are based in Victoria nowadays, but were originally started in Western Australia.
Do you enjoy a Fat Yak? If so, let me know, and maybe we can enjoy one together in Sydney.
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