Review submitted by Steve-o:
CBC editor & primary blogger Keenley has been a tad under the weather of late, so much so that he’s abstained from beer for the last several days. This certainly explains the dramatic drop in Chicagoland craft beer sales recently, but fear not, local brew masters! He is on the mend and will be back to ‘work’ soon.
I’ve been asked to pinch-hit and submit this week’s Midwest Craft Beer review. Being a huge fan of the New Glarus Brewing Company, creators of my beer-fridge staple Spotted Cow, and terrific seasonals such as Staghorn Oktoberfest and Totally Naked Lager, I’ve chosen to review one of their year-round brews, Fat Squirrel.
Style-wise, this is a Nut Brown Ale. I’m normally not a fan of the ‘nutty’ flavored beers, but Fat Squirrel has a nice balance of nut and caramel with a slight hint of vanilla and rye. Poured into a pint-sized shaker glass, Fat Squirrel is translucent, brownish-copper in color, developing a ¼” head that dissipated quickly. Unlike other beers in this style, the nuttiness is subdued and not too overpowering. While a bit too sweet for session drinking, Fat Squirrel is a nice change of pace, a beer that I enjoy a bit more each time I sample it. Another winner from New Glarus!
Rating: 4. Purchased as part of a variety 12 pack at Woodman’s, the candy store for beer lovers, located in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
ABV: 5.8%
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