Fuller’s 1845

Brewed by Fuller’s
Style: English Strong Ale
London, England

Serve in English pint, Trappist glass

Pours a pale copper/ruby with a large persistent head leaving lacing down most of the glass. Rich aroma of spiced marmalade, dried figs, golden syrup, well-aged sherry, some woody notes and earthy English hops. Lovely, reminds me of plum pudding. More oxidised alcohol is noticeable upon tasting, though more like a port than sherry. Hints of oak shine through what is quite a rich combination of treacle, caramel and nutty malt. Sharp alcohol on the finish detracts somewhat from the overall experience. All this is supported by a full, rich body and low carbonation, which suits the beer well.

Cloudy dark amber with a foamy cream head. Nuts, roast, chocolate and dark malts on the nose. Nice on the palate with a nutty chocolate flavor and a roasted finish.

Bottle. Poured a darker amber color with a littlewhite head that left some lacing on the side of the glass. Aroma was yeast, caramel, and fruits. Flavor was fruits, bread and malts. Medium body. Very good beer.

Mahogany reddish colour with a tall and handsome head leaving a neat lacework. Very, nutty and fruity aromas. Dry and hoppy ale with a long, bitter aftertaste. Typical notes of nuts and caramel. Pleasant

Bottle: pours. Clearish chestnut brown with a large off white head that last with great lacing. Aroma has a good caramel malt and a some toasty old bread aroma. Also some english hops that seem to be fading. Very small amount of fruity esters. Flavor is a bready dry toast flavor some decent caramel Hop bitterness plays well with the beer.

Bottle 10 C,2009-08-03 AP: dark amber, beige nougat head AR: suryps bread + little bit of alcohol F: suryps bread, plum (maderia) AF: calm after flavor OBS! warning sour resedue

Nice color, great tasting ale. Almost had a chewy, unfiltered feel on some mouthfuls. Somewhat hoppy, but nothing overwhelming. Solid performer.

tasting sample on 11/5/09... pours a light red / orange with a small off white head... some apple and light hops on the nose... medium body with more apple, some grapes, caramel and a touch of spice. sweet finish.