Found this and decided it needed to be revived.
I agree with it pretty much top to bottom. The biscuity Fat Tire flavor is there but, unlike FT, it's not overwhelming. This is, as you indicated, attributable to it being dry hopped. It's also what makes this a beer I'd buy (I've been known to call FT a burger that's all bun).
Most importantly, this beer needs to warm. The flavor at fridge temp is actually terrible (especially the aftertaste). As it warms, the balance between the hops and malts become noticeable.
I'll echo devildeac's sentiments from last year's review: DevilAlumna and Throaty--and anyone else in NB's distribution area--we could use some additional reviews.