Fullers Vintage Ale 1999

Bottle generously shared by beastiefan2k. Pours a cloudy bourbon brown with a thin beige head and nice lacing. The nose is a solid, oxidized, sweet malt (cardboard) with light fruit and alcohol notes. Light to medium-bodied and slightly grainy with a very dry finish. Round, malty brown sugar and dark spice with a dry finish. A bit past its prime, I can see that this was a great beer once, but it’s dropped off a bit at this point. Thanks again for sharing it with us, Eugene.

1pt, 2.6oz bottle, #71510, with a big thank you to beastiefan2k for busting this rarity out! Pours a hazy reddish amber with a chunky tan head with some larger bubbles as well. Aroma is more alcoholic on the nose, with a cognac like quality, lots of malts, a slight mustiness. Flavor is actually a bit more watery than expected, which is very surprising, but there are still gliimpses of cognac, english malts and must along with some sweetness. Interesting, but seems a slight bit past it’s prime as the flavor can’t quite keep up with the aroma. Very much appreciate the chance to try this Eugene, thank you!

Pours a murky amber with a healthy white head. Aroma features a heady complex mix of stone fruit, particularly apricot, orange fruit, nutty chewy malt, barley sugar and a hint of fortified wine. On the palate there is a velvety smooth mouthfeel, nutty rich malt, reminiscent of Tom Hardy’s, dry barley sugar, orange fruit, a hint of warm Xmas cake spice all leading to an incredibly rounded smooth finish. Knock out beer!

Pours copper with a thin white head. Smells earthy with touches of fruit, caramel, earthy hints. Tastes of caramel and overly cloying with a semi tarte finish.

Rating no. 600 Bottle. Hazy amber colour with large creamy off-white mostly lasting head. Powerfull malty aroma. Sweet fruity flavor. Warm alcoholic finish. Oily palate.