 Pyobon (274), Sydney, Australia
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 21, 2008 Amber with some head. Peeasant hoppy aroma. Light body and carbonation. Well balanced flavour between malt and hops. Very drinkable.
taunusmies (277), Finland
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 |
Jun 15, 2008 (Real ale) Pours deep copper colour with a medium creamy head. No carbonation. Mouthfeel is smooth and silky. Sweet, rich, malty aroma with notes of fruits, toffee, vanilla, raisins and hops. Sweet and bitter elements very well balanced.
bobinlondon (844), Harrow, Greater London, England
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 2/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 12/20 |
Jun 12, 2008 Updated: Jul 20, 2008Handpulled cask at the Leefe Robinson, Harrow Weald. Oh what has happened to this once great beer? Not in good condition, but every time I try it, it seems to dissopoint more. Gone is the once complex hop characture, the fruity Fullers house characture and the crisp freshness that I used to enjoy so much 20 odd years ago. Now a very ordinary, mass produced, even slightly unpleasant national brand. 1.5 REERATE! I’ve just been forced into a Fullers pub after the Boxmoor beer fest ran dry! Ended up having a major session and I have to admit it was much better this time. Still not as good as it was back in the 80s but fresh and very quaffable. 2.8.
EHSRanders (1121), Randers C, Denmark
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Jun 10, 2008 Cask at Victoria, Strathearn Place. Clear amber colour with medium creamy white mostly lasting head. Fruity aroma. Sweet fruity flavor.
blauberg (2), England
does not count  | 4.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
May 31, 2008 A pint of pride from a pub which keeps its beer well is prety much unbeatable.
wheresthepath (554), Buckinghamshire, England
| 2.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
May 26, 2008 [on draught at Bel and the Dragon, Cookham] I had this beer on draught a few years ago - it made me feel very queasy and put me off ever trying it again - although my friends all enjoyed it at the time. However, after having recently greatly enjoying the bottled version, I thought I’d give the draught another go.
On the plus side, it didn’t make me feel queasy this time. However, I was greatly disappointed, for this tastes nothing like the excellent bottled version - in fact, with a different ABV and a different flavour, I think that Fuller’s are rather cheeky to sell it under the same name. It’s just a standard best bitter; dusky red fruit and straw flavours dominate, although it is rather sweeter than some of the genre, making it very easy to drink. It also feels rather thin and watery - not a criticism that can be levelled against the bottled version.
Compared against other best bitters, this is a solid performer, and a good session beer. However, compared against the bottled version it’s a weak imitation.
couchand (182), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
| 1.4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 3/10 | 3/5 | 1/10 | 3/5 | 4/20 |
May 22, 2008 Brilliant amber, swiss cheese head.
Malty aroma, some diacetyl. Light buttery flavor.
Round, watery palate.
HogcliffeLenny (162), Christchurch, Dorset, England
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
May 5, 2008 A pint pulled at The White Buck Inn, Burley, Hampshire. Poured a deep golden colour with a medium white head. A floral hoppy aroma. Has that distinctive Fullers flavour but not quite as intense as the bottled version (which I am more used to). Still a very drinkable pint and not too sweet. Keeps the taste buds working, always looking for more.
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