 Perm (134), Tryon, North Carolina, USA
Apr 28, 2008
This is seriously a contender for "beer of the year" in my book. If I were a sorority girl (which I most decidedly am NOT), my only appropriate response to this brew would be, "OMG!!!!" As is, my only appropriate response to this brew is, OMG!!!!
I now understand the potential of an ESB, and what it should truly represent. If, as their label boasts, Fuller’s have given us the "original" ESB, then we are presented with a case of the source never being outstripped by its scions. This beer is incredibly more refined and well-rounded than any American ESB I’ve ever had, all of which usually seem (by comparison) to be overly hoppy and bitter simply for the sake of the hops and bitterness. Fuller’s, on the other hand, utilises the hops and bitterness to a complete-picture end: it gives them a purpose, and a meaning, and has something to say with them. I drank this with an amazing pork tenderloin dish at The Purple Onion Café in Saluda, NC, and the pairing was spot-on.
jxo (8), Brunswick East, Australia
does not count  Aug 29, 2008 Bottle. Deep amber colour with very little head. low carbonation in line with the style. Spicy hoppy aroma. Very malty but balanced well by the hops. One of my favourites.
fluffy (59), Alabama, USA
Aug 27, 2008 purs lite red with some head. flavour starts out somewhat malty strong toffee and coffee flavors. ends bitter and hoppy. if you are a fan of ESBs, this is great stuff.
Borresteijn (509), Amstelveen, Netherlands
Aug 27, 2008 On tap @ in de Wildeman. Pale amber colour, white head. Aroma of fruits, hops and caramel. Flavour is malty, caramel, fruity, hoppy and bitter. Nice dry, bitter and tasteful beer.
Beth101 (105), West Yorkshire, England
Aug 22, 2008 Aroma of sweet syrupy malt. Light amber with a thin head. Tasted of hops with a hint of fruit. Slightly fizzy.
aru (54), Smørum, Denmark
Aug 15, 2008 Amber appearance with white head. Fresh fruity aroma. The taste is full bodied with a lot of herbs and a slight bitter aftertaste.
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