Marstons Firestoker

Brewed by Marstons (Marstons plc)
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Burton-on-Trent, England

A truely individual and fantastic flavour. Gives you a warm feeling inside, totally morish!

I really didn't think I'd like this. Thing is, I really don't like Vanilla, especially the smell. Which is why I rate the aroma less than it really deserves. But, try anything once, is my motto when it comes to beer so I gave it a try. Firestoker is quite an apt name, as it certainly is a warming beer. The vanilla is strong enough to stand out, without being offensive, perhaps set off by the slight cherry hint. The only criticism I have of this (bottled) brew is the gassiness - a little too gassy. Still it's a remarkablr beer and firmly on my favourites list

Bottled. I'm a big fan of beers that add some more unusual flavours into the brew, and vanilla is certainly not one I've come accross before! From the moment the bottle was opened, the presence of vanilla was quite distinct, although it was complemented by a definate woodey aroma. As for the taste, I found it sweeter than most beers, aided by a strong hint of caramel. Overall, I perhaps wouldn't want to be drinking this everyday, but as something different, it's a winner.

As soon as you start drinking this you realise it could only come from Marstons. Their unique tanginess hits you with the first mouthfull. This is followed by vanilla and a slight oak feel. A truely individual beer in a world awash with blandness. Congtatulations to the head brewer at Marstons-this is a winner.

very pleasant vanilla nose, murky gold hue with a good head, cherries and vanilla with underlying Fuggles and Goldings hops, nice ice-cream like palate, satisfying aftertaste

500ml bottle from threshers. Vanilla it is! both in aroma and taste. Flavours also include choclate, treacle and oats. Golden in colour. balanced and rond, goood beer.

Borostyánszínű, enyhén opálos, tölgyfahordóban érlelt, 5% alkoholtartalmú ale a Burton upon Trent-i Marston’s Brewery-ből. Ízében először mintha egy kis vadmeggy is feltűnne, majd egy igen határozott, de lágy, bársonyos vaníliás-szegfűszeges íz kerül előtérbe. Végezetül igen határozott keserűséggel búcsúzik. És mindez egy kortyon belül! A sörészet egyik (kisebb) csodája.