Fuller's Brewer's Reserve No. 3 - Fuller Smith & Turner PLC

beerdrifter

Germany

4.3/5  rDev +15.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Picked this up at the Strasbourg Mondial de la Biere Fest. Beautiful clear mahogany pour with a thin two finger head that faded quickly with minimal lacing. The nose is totally dominated by the awesome aroma of the whiskey. Lots of oak as well and hints of caramel and vanilla. The taste nicely follows suit with the oak and whiskey really coming through. You'd swear it was served up right from the barrel. Subtley sweet and malty with hints of vanilla and caramel and a touch of dark fruit. The mouthfeel is smooth as silk and slightly tart with a dry vinous finish. This is an amazing beer and totally drinkable considering the 9% ABV. Fuller's can do no wrong in my opinion. World class!

Serving type: bottle

09-03-2012 16:14:44 | More by beerdrifter

eric5bellies

Australia

4.35/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Drank from my Duvel Tulip

A - Pours a clear copper colour with an off White head that dies quick.

S - Plenty of apple and oak funk with some green grape.

T - Plenty of wooden funk up front with apples and green grape flavours. The finish is a tad boozy.

M - Medium body with a sprtzy carbonation

O - I loved this beer and its reminiscent of the Petrus Oak Aged Speciale. Would age well. Its different and well worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2012 12:18:50 | More by eric5bellies

GONZALOYANNA

Spain

4.2/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

500ml bottle.Westmalle Chalice glass.Enjoyed on mar´12.Dark amber color.Light beige,small size bubbled,froth.Quickly dissipated thin crown. Toasted malts,figs,whisky,alcohol & malty caramel to the nose.Ripe orange zest upfront. Sparkling.Bitter fruitness -raisin & plum-. Subtle spicy in the middle.Intense malty, slightly warm honey,finish.Grape zest astringency.Medium body,moderate carbonation. Whisky on the aftertaste,woody notes & warming alcohol.Exceptional flavorful beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2012 16:04:22 | More by GONZALOYANNA

danieelol

Australia

3.73/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

With thanks to the staff @ IBS.

Gushes and has huge amounts of sediment.

Orange and honey colour. The head is very fizzy and dies down quickly, like a sour.

Smell: Like Cantillon. Oak and lemon. Lots of whisky. A pleasant fruitiness behind this. Definitely funky. Big dose of whisky here.

Taste is not all that potent. Fruity, bit of whisky/alcohol. Some spiritous fruit cake notes. Sour/sweet.

Mouthfeel is like lambic-light with a bit of sweetness slightly edging out the sourness.

Overall an interesting beer which reminds me of a Wild Ale the most. Particularly well hidden ABV.

Serving type: bottle

03-31-2012 00:48:09 | More by danieelol

ADZA

Australia

3.78/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Number 05876 and pours a cherry copper hue which leaves a two finger head and a rim of lacing,the smell is xmas pudding,must,whiskey,sherry and boozy alcohol,the mouthfeel is just under medium bodied and over carbonated with tastes of brandy soaked cherries,fruitcake,boiled candy,light liquorice and herbal hops right at the finish and overall its nice as the ageing does not dominate like i thought it would and would like to buy another one to see how it ages cheers.

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2012 09:49:12 | More by ADZA

Sunnanek

Sweden

4.28/5  rDev +14.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours deep warm clear amber with a large off-white creamy compact head. Slow dissipation leaves rich lacings.

S: Tart and oak. Or in more words; dark dried fruits gives it is a rich molasses-vibe. The cask provides vanilla from oak but also definite whisky notes. A faint sourness. Smells very smooth and complex.

T: Again, dark dried fruits, rich sweetness. Vinous. Vanilla and oak. Lowland whisky. A bit oily.

M: Aftertaste is short and sweet. Body is full while carbonation is almost left out. Smooth and syrupy without being too sweet. The high ABV is noticeable but not obvious or offensive.

O: A very nice beer that probably would improve even more after a couple of years in my cellar. I damn myself for buying only this bottle. If you’re able to pick a bottle (or a few) don’t hesitate!

Serving type: bottle

03-08-2012 12:10:58 | More by Sunnanek