Fullers 1845

Brewed by Fullers
Style: English Strong Ale
London, England

Lingering green hoppiness happily married to the earth they own...Apricots and tiny berries grow sparsely on their sweet land in order to diversify the subtle perfumes roaming about...Full yet quenching, subtle and complex, a union of great passion, peace and compromise...Thanks Stephen!!...

Bottle: Clear amber coloured, mid-sized rocky off-white head, quite stable; malty, nutty, caramelly aroma with an almost vinous(sherry) tinge, also distinctive notes of herbal hops; the initial fruity and malty sweetness switches very quickly over to a dry, malty and distinctive bitter-aromatic taste; dry malty, fruity and a bit chocolatey finish with a big, lingering hoppy aromatic aftertaste. Medium bodied, gentle, soft mouthfeel. Magnificent ale with a fine balance of malt and hop aromas. Prvni pivo v roku 2006, to je zacatek...........

Had just below room temperature which really helped the aromas come out. Amber colour with 1" of off-white head. Malty and spicy aroma, with hints of cinnamon and cloves. Slightly yeasty and bready aromas as well as a subtle earthiness. I get some sweetness, like molasses and brown sugar with some dried fruits as well. Flavour is slightly less complex but the dried fruit and spices are obvious as is a faint roastiness leading into a pleasantly bitter, lingering finish. Nice carbonation and good creamy mouthfeel. A great beer.

Aromas of flowers, sugar, light fruit, alcohol and cake. Aroma is almost too strong too sweet. Mild on the tongue at first, with a more harsh finish, but not overwhelming. Can't pick out any strong flavors, just a nice sweet, syrupy sense with this one.

Bottle. Clear, copper-red beer with a beige head. Malt, beef-stock, alcohol, dried fruits and some fruityness and hops on the nose. Beef-stock, malt, alcohol and dried fruits in the flavor. Full, sweet body and a long, quite bitter finish. Surprisingly full, sweet and strong (alcohol) for a 6.3% beer. Could maybe be cellared a bit longer. (070404)

Dark clear amber coloured. Low carbonation. Medium head. Distinct chocolate aroma. Lots of coffee, toffee and hints of alcohol in the flavour. Medium bitterness in the end with a touch of coffee and alcahol. Very nice beer.

(bottle) Amber colour with yeast particles and a beige, medium-sized foamy head. Sweet and toasted malty aroma with caramel, subtle fruity notes (elderberries) and a touch of woody and spicy hops. Bitter and slightly sweet flavour, full bodied with a smooth carbonation. Toasty malt-character with caramel, licorice and subtle fruity notes, backed by spicy and woody hops.. Almost dry, slightly burnt bitter and sweet finish with gentle woody hoppy notes. Extremely rounded and flavourful strong Ale (22.II.09).

This poured a nut-brown color with lively carbonation and a creamy tan head. The aroma is of sweet roasted malts and dark fruits. It’s got a nice spicy malt flavor with mildly bitter hopping and somewhat of an alcohol presence. Nice dry sweet-sour finish.