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Fat Yak

Matilda Bay Brewing Company
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🌍 Australia · American Pale Ale · One of 232 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

Fat Yak is the flagship of the Yak range and is modelled on the North American pale ale. American Cascade hops lead the hop bill, with a small share of New Zealand Nelson Sauvin. It pours golden and opens with fruity, herbaceous aromas of passionfruit and melon, backed by citrus and a grassy edge. A lightly toasted malt base with a hint of caramel carries a mild bitterness into a clean finish, where the hop flavour lingers for a while.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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AWARDS

Bronze · 2017
Australian International Beer Awards
Australian Style Pale Ale
Bronze · 2018
Australian International Beer Awards
Australian Style Pale Ale
Bronze — Australian International Beer Awards (Australian Style Pale Ale)
Bronze — Australian International Beer Awards (Australian Style Pale Ale)
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
herbal
grassy
hoppy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Malt character
toastycaramel

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fat Yak

Appearance

Fat Yak presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a white head that settles to a fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet composed visual presentation characteristic of the American Pale Ale style.

bright goldenclearwhite lacemoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with prominent fruity notes of passionfruit and melon, layered beneath citrus and a distinct grassy herbaceousness. American Cascade hops and Nelson Sauvin work in concert to deliver a complex, inviting bouquet that balances tropical fruit with fresh herbal and slightly floral undertones.

passionfruit, melonherbaceous, grassycitrus edgetropical fruit

Taste

The palate enters with a lightly toasted malt foundation that provides subtle caramel sweetness without heaviness. Mid-palate reveals a clean, crisp character with mild bitterness and lingering hop flavour that maintains the fruity and herbal notes from the aroma, finishing with a pleasant drying sensation.

toasted maltmild bitternessclean, crisphoppy finish

Finish

The finish is dry and clean, with hop character persisting pleasantly into the aftertaste. The moderate ABV and restrained bitterness allow the beer to close without heaviness, leaving the palate refreshed.

drylingering hoprefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
76
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fat Yak

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Fat Yak

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, clean, herbal character as Fat Yak will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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