Fuller's ESB - Fuller Smith & Turner PLC

cameraman

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured an orange to amber color fading to a lighter shade towards the bottom of the
glass. A light tan head forms on top, about a quarter inch high, staying there and not moving from that height. The malt is striking at first scent, followed by a light grassy scent and the brief fragrance of citrus at the end. Bread and yeast burst from the glass at first taste, that is soon followed by a red grapefruit bitterness, that is very mild in strength. It finishes with grassy and tobacco flavors and those flavors linger for some time. The feel is a tad watery at the front, growing to medium bodied feel, it thickens even more as it reaches the back of the palate. This is an easy sipping English ale, a great session beer, that brings flavor, aroma and texture to the table. Plus, it goes really well with fish and chips.

Serving type: on-tap

12-24-2009 03:33:53 | More by cameraman

Loveyourbeer

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-18-2013 23:33:56 | More by Loveyourbeer

JT99125

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

06-18-2013 17:22:31 | More by JT99125

FilumDee

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-17-2013 00:17:40 | More by FilumDee

Satsuma

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-16-2013 04:05:32 | More by Satsuma

Hoptron_3000

Australia

4.75/5  rDev +16.1%

06-15-2013 20:33:29 | More by Hoptron_3000

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-15-2013 17:55:05 | More by TheBeeraholic

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +10%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Copper colored body; medium head

Aroma: Malty; fruity; peppery

Taste: Malt; orange peel; bitter hops; very well balanced; delicious

Remarks: One of the best beers I've ever had

Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 13:22:18 | More by IchLiebeBier

JustCamIt

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-15-2013 13:07:01 | More by JustCamIt

Krakpoff

Quebec (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-14-2013 23:37:09 | More by Krakpoff

Sesam

Sweden

3.5/5  rDev -14.4%

06-14-2013 20:42:23 | More by Sesam

StevenSpringer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-14-2013 14:18:03 | More by StevenSpringer

socon67

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-13-2013 02:55:06 | More by socon67

lauries444

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +10%

06-10-2013 23:30:10 | More by lauries444

Miha

Slovenia

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-10-2013 15:21:19 | More by Miha

apanloco

Sweden

2/5  rDev -51.1%

06-05-2013 18:27:45 | More by apanloco

jrempel

Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

06-04-2013 03:44:11 | More by jrempel

beernads

Florida

2.5/5  rDev -38.9%

06-03-2013 18:42:27 | More by beernads

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.2%

06-02-2013 23:49:29 | More by jbaker67

scotorum

Massachusetts

4.21/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Draft pint at a Massachusetts British Beer Company.

a. Wonderful clear dark brown-amber. Not much head by the time it arrived at my table. Seemed to be served at the right temp.

s. Nothing particularly notable.

t. Very smooth, English "bitter" at its best probably to most drinkers' taste, meaning little bitterness..

m. Moderate. Very smooth. Obviously a top quality product.

o. Very enjoyable, easy drinking, belying the moderate ABV. Just a tad disappointed there was not a more distinctive taste. For accompanying meals, however, that's good. This was one time the beer surpassed the meal by a significant margin,.

Serving type: on-tap

06-02-2013 02:35:45 | More by scotorum

Profchaos20

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.3%

06-01-2013 04:16:03 | More by Profchaos20

MaltyMates

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-31-2013 11:17:48 | More by MaltyMates

Fusion7777

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.2%

05-28-2013 22:30:19 | More by Fusion7777

paulys55

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.9%

05-28-2013 20:33:50 | More by paulys55

JohnG190

New York

4.64/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Best by October 2013. Served in pint glass at 45 degrees.

Appearance - copper with rich white head that never quite disappears.

Aroma - sweet malt, toffee and caramel

Taste - grassy, peppery bitter notes balanced by nice biscuity, caramel malt.

Mouthfeel - medium body with light carbonation.

Overall - lives up to the hype, a magnificent quaffable ale perfect for summertime!

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2013 23:13:19 | More by JohnG190