 eraserhd10 (226), new haven, Connecticut, USA
Jun 2, 2005
Upon opening this bottle-conditioned ale, the first whiff reminds me of a smoky, musty British pub. I’m thinking, "G’day Guvn’r" A definite toffee taste. Full, rich ale with perfectly balanced Goldings hops. Decent alcohol, but not overpowering. Sweet, pasty finish.
punainen6 (64), Finland
Aug 16, 2008 Bottle. dark amber color with white head.
Flavor has some caramel, fruits and hops.
Sharp taste of pine that im not too fond of.
Finish is nice with some peppers.
BeerViking (14), England
Aug 15, 2008 500ml bottle-conditioned. Piney and vinous nose with a hint of pepper. Small tight head. Malty and smooth on the tongue wih an alcohol prickle, building quickly to a full-bodied malty and spicey taste. The aftertaste is bitter-sweet with peppery hops.
tlind2 (208), Helsinki, Finland
Aug 14, 2008 500 ml bottle. Amber color, white head. Piny hop aroma. Lasting bitterness, full-bodied, smooth mouthfeel. Not half bad.
sinkas (174), Perth/Fremantle, Australia
Aug 10, 2008 Pours a hazy amber, aroma of muted malts and dusty hops.
palate is spicy hop heavy with a robust malt backbone, bitter and slightly agricultural finish, very pleasant.
imawayforapint (11), , Alberta, Canada
Aug 9, 2008 Decent special bitter. A little too much residual sweetness for my liking. Not hoppy enough to balance out the sweet edge either. The hop nose was there, but it didn’t carry through to the mouth. An enjoyable pint nontheless, but not, in my opinion in the Fullers ESB class.
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