Allie (40), USA
Sep 13, 2007 I like Fuller’s London Pride and Old Speckled Hen, so I was ready to try this. It was poured in a long, narrow glass, maybe not the right thing but it looked absolutely wonderful. The head is attractive, but thin. Otherwise, It was very handsome: a rich copper-amber color, with streams of small bubbles in the body. It said "drink me." The aroma was smoky and a little chocolate-like. Palate fine, not too watery at all. A very rich, bitter flavor, with a strong but not overpowering kick and just the right amount of hops. The tail was bitter and smoky but quite good. I loved this. I think it’s even better than London Pride and OSH; it’s certainly the best English bitter I’ve had so far. It’s definitely on my favorite list now.
 aubreya (676), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Sep 12, 2007 The color was a light brown/orange. The head was thin, creamy, off-white and laced a little. The aroma was some caramel malt and maybe some aged fruit. The flavor was some dark fuit, maybe some spice, and some hops. The palate was smooth and the finish, clean.
malrubius (969), Valley Stream, New York, USA
Sep 8, 2007 12 ounce bottle in pint glass. Bright copper/amber with flat off-white head. Faint, if any, aroma. Mild caramel sweetness with tobacco bitterness, slight fruitiness, and clean dry finish. Medium bosy and carbonation. Tasty.
jobyone (234), Charlotte, USA
Sep 4, 2007 Nice copper color. Not much head. The aroma is malty with a slight hint of herbs. Not very bitter but very smooth taste. Incredibly easy to drink.
rugbydude05 (280), Kew Gardens, New York, USA
Sep 3, 2007 11.2 oz bottle. Pours well. little to no head, pale brown color. Aroma is fresh and smells of hops. Tastes bitter at first but after the first few sips it sits well on the palate. Full taste, overall good option when at a bar.
LtJudge (431), Muskego, Wisconsin, USA
Sep 2, 2007 Pors a nice copper color with a small white head. Aromas of caramel malt and hops. Nice caramel malt flavor,but not alot of hop backing. Slight bitter finish to it. Very drinkable. Nice balance to it.
kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
Sep 1, 2007 Name: Fullers E.S.B
Date: 12/22/1995
Mode: Draft
Source: Taco Mac, Sandy Springs
medium color, malt and hop aroma, good hop flavor, high carbonation, bitter finish
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Name: Fullers E.S.B
Date: 03/27/2001
Mode: cask
light hop aroma, medium bopy, low lasting underlying bitterness
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Name: Fullers E.S.B
Date: 08/14/2006
Source: summits
Words: randall with cascade
buttery malt flavor, where are the hops? no hop character in the aroma or flavor, is this thing on?
Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Score: *4
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The score was calculated based upon the notes and an old scoring system.
hammerbeck (101), Kentucky, USA
Aug 31, 2007 Good beer, pure and simple. This, for me, is the standard for ESBs, and I absolutely love it. Beautiful color and head, dreamy aroma, and plenty of malty goodness going down.
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