Fuller's ESB - Fuller Smith & Turner PLC

IronDjinn

Alberta (Canada)

4.58/5  rDev +12%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

This is one of the nicest looking ales I've ever laid eyes upon. Poured from a hefty 500ml brown bottle, it had a foamy off white head that left a lot of lace, and receded to a thick ring. Very rich, intense copper hue, makes me wonder if I have a fetish for copper (perhaps I should change my favorite style....). Nose is primarily hops, some caramel malt, a touch metallic, very faint spice. Flavour is a whirlwind of hops and malt, very nice blend, although the hops stand out far more. Thick buttery mouthfeel, but goes down very easy. The aftertaste lingers long after the glass has been emptied.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2003 16:24:55 | More by IronDjinn

yankhawk

Iowa

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-25-2013 00:01:08 | More by yankhawk

tmaestro

Texas

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-24-2013 20:42:25 | More by tmaestro

John_Crozier

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +22.2%

05-23-2013 19:46:29 | More by John_Crozier

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-23-2013 13:08:10 | More by touchmeimsac

pkenkman

Estonia

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-23-2013 08:38:31 | More by pkenkman

kvnstfrd

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

05-23-2013 03:12:15 | More by kvnstfrd

mxchap

California

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-21-2013 04:01:42 | More by mxchap

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-21-2013 00:12:35 | More by johntfox

BeerForMuscle

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-20-2013 19:01:54 | More by BeerForMuscle

jumbopanda

California

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 08:41:29 | More by jumbopanda

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-20-2013 04:52:44 | More by Kmat10

JHendu

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-15-2013 22:25:18 | More by JHendu

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-15-2013 13:15:02 | More by pcsnyder

jkball01

Kentucky

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

05-13-2013 16:35:15 | More by jkball01

BeerCon5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-13-2013 13:15:26 | More by BeerCon5

RefillMyglass

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-12-2013 18:53:17 | More by RefillMyglass

BeerPHD

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +10%

05-12-2013 05:57:23 | More by BeerPHD

Caudalie

Quebec (Canada)

3/5  rDev -26.7%

05-10-2013 14:57:41 | More by Caudalie

dsolonenko

Singapore

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

05-10-2013 14:06:55 | More by dsolonenko

T100Mark

California

4.08/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured from a heavy, brown, 11.2 ounce Euro bottle into a shaker pint glass.

Appearance - Copper color. A bit hazy. Tan colored head that never entirely disappears. Minimal lacing.

Smell - Bread. Slightly sweet. Nice.

Taste - Bread crust. Slightly sweet. A hint of citrus. Walnuts? Smooth. Good.

Mouth - Mild carbonation. A touch oily.

Overall - A wonderful beer. Another good reason to be an Anglophile. My only complaint is that the beer is a touch underwhelming.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 01:11:16 | More by T100Mark

Nunya

Ohio

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-10-2013 00:22:47 | More by Nunya

tommyguz

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -20.5%

05-08-2013 03:30:56 | More by tommyguz

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-08-2013 03:27:17 | More by dalepryor

LetTheJuiceLoose

Pennsylvania

4.55/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

A*: Brilliant copper color offset by a thick and clingy white head. White head thicker than usual, but believed to be due to bottle conditioning vs. beer production. Exceedingly clear.

S*: Overwhelmingly well paired aroma that blends seamlessly into the thick caramel backbone. Subtle bready notes toward end. No yeast character detected.

T*: Excellent floral flavor with hints of toast and caramel. Hop dominates in flavor, subtle in bitterness. Follow-thru remains balanced and slightly sweet to the end. No yeast fruitiness detected.

M*: Medium-light body with a moderate-low carbonation. No astringency. Slight, very slight alcohol warming.

Overall: Excellent beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-06-2013 03:26:39 | More by LetTheJuiceLoose