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Fullers Vintage Ale 2007

 (RETIRED)
Percentile
93
overall
Formerly brewed at Fullers
Style: English Strong Ale

London, England

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
2323.65/5.03.63/5.0Special8.5%95.8English pint, Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
A classic Vintage Ale with an aroma which incorporates spicy hop notes with rich fruit character and leads on to a very full malty, fruity, sweet palate which has a surprisingly clean finish coupled with a matching bitterness.
I have handcrafted this beer from the finest Fuggles, Target and Super Styrian hops, Maris Otter malted barley and of course, our unique yeast to create a truly extraordinary unique brew. - John Keeling, Brewmaster
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 shigadeyo (2263), Harrison, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Jul 27, 2009  

Botle No, 50646

1/30/2008: Fuller’s Vintage Ale 2007 has a hazy orange color, thick and creamy beige head, dense lacing. The aroma and flavor are malty and the flavor has quite a bit of chewy fruitiness from the Marris Otter malt. There are some floral undertones and brandy alcohol flavors as well. The body of this beer is medium-full and is is very smooth and creamy.

1 pt. 0.9 fl. oz. bottle (Alc 8.5% vol). Rating #224 for this beer.


 gnoff (3568), Göteborg, Sweden
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/513/20
Jul 19, 2009  
50 cl bottle, purchased at Systembolaget a while back. Bottle no 37602. Tried on July 18, 2009
Hazy copper color, small off-white head. Perfumy, grainy, alcohol scent, also some dried fruits. Hoppy, fruity, caramel, alcohol taste. Smooth mouthfeel, medium hernal bitterness.


 JesseM (665), Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Jul 9, 2009    Updated: Jul 10, 2009
500mL bottle thanks to Tupalev, big thanks Jeff! I was going to put this one off for a while, but alas, I just couldn’t help myself. Pours a hazy ruby with a big, but quickly dissipating rich khaki head. The aroma is complex bliss, sharp hop character, pineapples, caramalt, and an almost sour yeasty aspect to it which is very intriuging. Nice! Flavour is even better, caramel candy sweetness all the way through with faint Brit hops adding a bit of balance. Subtle biscuit aspect is in there too which I really like. Minor toffee, smoke and tobacco flavours show up as it warms. Very thick and chalky feeling which I like, feels ’big’. Yeasty esters abound with a dry finish. This is a fantastic beer. Bottle # 05117.


 Pailhead (2583), Allen Park, Michigan, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Jun 27, 2009  
Bottle: The aroma consists of fruit, caramel, and some faint spicy citrus hops. It pours a slightly hazy amber with a small soapy off-white head. The flavor starts with some light-moderate fruit and caramel. The finish has some moderate spicy hoppiness with some oxidation. Medium bodied with somewhat lively carbonation.


 tiggmtl (4311), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/105/515/20
Jun 23, 2009  
Floral, earthy, lightly spicy hops balance well with round caramel malt character in the nose. Clear copper coloured body is topped by a low but lasting, fine bubbled, cream-coloured head that leaves very nice lacing on the sides of the glass. Round malty profile offers caramel, toffee and honey which is complemented by floral, earthy, lightly spicy hop flavours. Bitterness is pronounced without overpowering. Some fruity esters linger in the aftertaste. Medium body with assertive yet soft bubbled effervescence. Bottle #32186 sampled at the Fuller’s vertical tasting session with uhlan.


 berkshirejohn (1805), Bracknell, Berkshire, England
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/515/20
Jun 14, 2009  
Bottle #104960 - saved for my 1500th rating. Brilliant golden orange colour with a thin fading white head; rich vinous raisin aroma; similar vinous flavours with raisins and orange; the finish has cane sugar and noticeable alcohol. Another fine vintage, perhaps not yet at its best.


 Cirrhosis (616), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/102/57/103/514/20
Jun 11, 2009  
"Bottle #30941 Clear copper body with an off white cap that is quickly disappearing, this is not the look a was expecting I was hoping for something darker more thick looking maybe I’m slightly disappointed. Aroma is very yummy, wood, mild pine, some alcohol, a cherry/grape (I can’t decide which it is)smell is over all very sweet but on deep long inhales a bitter coffee is noticeable. Flavor is nice and rich, oak, some tasty alcohol, lots of cherry and just the slightest hint of pine. There seems to be a mild hint of chocolate in the finish. Its tasty and of high quality it maybe didn’t live up to my expectations of it but I would gladly drink again.


 Chef Chad (102), Grand Junction, Colorado, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/510/20
Jun 4, 2009  
I will be very interested and how this one taste in a few years. Smells of sugar and plum with some raisins. Pours Amber hue with a little head. Carbonation was ok but the finish was very smooth and this beer is borderline full body. Apples, plums and raisins upfront.. Yeast, warming alcohol, some hops on that back.. not too bad.. I might age one a few years



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