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Fat Yak

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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
PaceSession

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)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitycleanherbal
fruity
clean
herbal
citrusy
grassy
tropical
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent fruity notes of passionfruit and melon, layered beneath citrus and a distinct grassy herbaceousness.
also:hoppy,toasty,caramel
not found:juicy,roasted,sour,smoky

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
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About American Pale Ale

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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.

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