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Fullers Vintage Ale 2007

Fullers Vintage Ale 2007

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An English Strong Ale brewed by
Fullers

London, England

bottled
common

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Broad Distribution
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1753.61/5.03.6/5.0Special8.5%93.7English pint, Trappist glass P  Stats

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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 JRHBrew (174), Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/519/20
Dec 3, 2007  
Bottle pours a vibrant golden amber with a light mid-sized head. My only wish is that the grassy note was slightly more subdued. Perhaps it will mellow out in a short time before I have my next bottle


LordCrabapple (68), Merseyside, England
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/519/20
Jan 12, 2008  
Ouch! Bitter, then sweet and rich. By Jove! I have to say I’m stumped by this one. Lady Crabapple was not too impressed; I’m afraid I might have to differ with her on this one. I rather liked it! I have had two bottles of this peculiar brew, but am saving four for a later date. I seem to recall that the 2006 was a little sweeter, a little less bitter. But I’m not at all sure. Well, I really enjoyed this, almost as much as the Coopers vintage ale!


 hughie (2262), Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/518/20
Feb 1, 2008  
Bottle #18549. Bright amber with a white head. Malty aroma with a peachy fruitiness. Rich, alcoholic Christmas cake taste, sweet, malty and utterly smooth. Little bitter touch at the back of the throat. Top ale.


 Goodgrief (1055), Middletown, Delaware, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/517/20
Jun 26, 2008  
Poured with a color if iced tea with decent frothy head and good lacing. This beer smells malty and sweet, to the point where i was a bit worried it would be unbalanced. I was pleasantly surprised! Rich super sweet malt, but enough spice and hop to balance this one out. This beer is teeming with the "teabag" flavor my buddy eaglefan538 refers to. Crisp and clean with no signs of diacetyl and full of English style hops. I was really digging this one.


 tupalev (2311), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/59/105/517/20
Dec 6, 2007  
Bottle 6748. Always look forward to this time of year - sure, Christmas, but also a new Fullers Vintage! I always try one new and then set 11 more or so down for years to come. Pours a wonderful dark orange with a medium creamy tight head - looks great. Aroma of alcohol, bread, slight fruit notes and a nice sweetness - good. Mouthfeel is delightful - smooth yet tingly, silky and decadent - really nice, certainly the best of any young Vintage I have had. Taste is strong - alcohol is up front, but gives way to a really intense balanced fruitiness and sweetness. Hops present but not as pronounced as maybe last year - this one is all about the fruit/sweet balance and man, they just nail it. Finishes with a slight burn and warming sensation - the Holidays were made for this beer I tell ya and this year does not disappoint. Glad to have one now, can’t wait to have more in the years to come.



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