Fullers London Pride (Pasteurised)

Brewed by Fullers
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
London, England

Pride pours a clear dark ruby red color with a lasting off-white head. The nose is hoppy and a bit fruity, but not very strong. The hops are very distinct giving the beer a dry fruity sweetness. I think of cherries at first. Then a nice bitterness hits, followed by a trailing off aftertaste of malts. As good as expected.

Bottled, 4.7%. Poured nice amber colour, small head with pleasing, but subtle spicy and fruity aroma. Body was good malty base, typical of the style but of a seemingly higher quality. Nice slightly bitter finish that gets better once you’ve finished. Very drinkable session ale – I hadn’t tasted this in a couple of years and I forgot how much I enjoyed it – more please!

Slightly old bottle, so I got it on discount. Pours a beautiful deep amber color with a nice 1cm white creamy-looking head. This beer is fun to look at. Aroma: hops, grass, hay. Very subtle. Taste: Nicely bitter! This beer conjures up for me a cozy English pub with a wood fire. It is excellent with artisan cheese (I had goat) and a sweet meat pie (venison). Well-balanced, if a bit on the plain side. Palate: Smooth and classic. Overall: This is a wonderful session beer. It’s classic enough to not be complicated, but still be enjoyable. This is an example of English understatement in the best tradition. Not quite as polished as their ESB, but I’d gladly seek it out. I’m anxious to try the draught version as soon as I can.

Dark amber beer with off white head. Slight aroma of roasted nut and caramel. When this rich mix hits the pallet wow what a great flavor. Bought a case of this for a 4th party and just an awesome beer, smooth and pleasant drinker.

It could be that I am so dead from flying from San Francisco to London that anything would taste good. Or maybe I’m just filled with the excitement of being in London for the first time as I sip this from my hostel in the heart of Westminster. But this is really making me happy right now. Pours from 500ml bottle a nice amber with lots of persistent lacing. Creamy on the palate, like several pub ales I’ve tried. Pretty sweet, medium bodied, and a nice hoppy kick added in. I’ll look for this one when I’m back Stateside for sure.

on tap @ BBC in Sandwich MA, the thing about English beers is that even though we Americans can enjoy them for what they are, we are used to more body and flavor, especially an ale like this one that would resemble some of the east coast pale ales. taste and palate are fantastic, body is a little light, head and lacing are almost non-existant, but definitely a great session beer, very enjoyable.

Pours a beautiful clear amber with a medium, off-white creamy head. A nice sweet malt and fruit aroma. Medium, somewhat creamy body with light carbonation. Flavor a little malty, some citrus, with a light bitterness that pulls through to the end. Very drinkable, a great session brew.

500ml can. Light clear copper colour with a moderate white head. Aroma is nice, malt, hops, and a note of sweetness. Burst of flavour right up front, smooth and clean mouthfeel. Nice hop flavour all the way through, and slight hop bitterness. Has a somewhat weaker aftertaste than I’d like, but overall, I really enjoy this.