Phat Tyre Ale Extract Kit w/ Specialty Grains

Product Review (submitted on January 5, 2010):

This was my first brew and I was impressed at how well it turned out. My gravities were right on the money. I will say that it needs to be in the bottle at least 5 weeks before serving.

The signature biscuit taste that is dominant in Fat Tire is present while brewing this kit but missing in the finished product. I think the hops selection in this kit, although pleasant, overtakes the maltiness that should be present in the first sip.

The color is a bit darker and the hops in this kit leave a bit more aftertaste than the original.

However, this is a good amber ale.

I would like to see the hops in this kit modified to let the malt flavor to shine through as it should.