Thursday, 14 February 2013

Fuller's Vintage Ale 2012

An aged English Ale for today








Appearance:

A light golden chestnut with good long lasting head

Aroma:

Overripe fruit with a touch of hops and maybe a touch of almonds

Taste:

Initially I tasted the bitterness of hop which then faded to a creamy malt taste with warming alcohol, the finish was long and strong with malt than gradually get overtaken by floral and later more bitter hops taste, this finish comes on going

Overall:

I drank mine at circa 9 C and think letting it get to room temperature would be more benefical. I liken this to some of the Belgium and Dutch IPA interpretation mixed with an English bitter i.e. with more malt thrown in. It a nice winter warmer but doesn't really do it for me.

7.5/10

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