jameswolfe (91), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
Oct 21, 2007
Ive had many pale ales that have a higher hop profile than this. Drinkable, maybe even enjoyable on the right day. But in the end it is forgetable.
otakuden (54), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
Aug 18, 2008 It is always a joy when I discover a new IPA which really wows me. Finding that yummy balance between ultra hop wickedness and malt calmness. Occasionally I will be in the mood for a super hopped IPA, but usually I prefer mine somewhere more around the middle with a little give and take on each end. And so, I was very pleasantly surprised and pleased with my Fuggles IPA.
On draft, my glass arrives with a good fingers width of beautiful foam, settling into a light layer of fluffy goodness. Light trails of brussels lace arc my glass as I quaff her hoppy persona. In the nose, I get apricot, malt sweetness with fruity esters, and lemony citrusy hops. Smooth malt body with more apricot in the body. Hops dance along the top and sides of my tongue, their oily citrus spice giving Fuggles that IPA bite I enjoy so much. Slightly grassy air as it settles and diminishes in my glass. A bit more caramel malts mingle with the fruit and hoppy lemon zest. Overall, very balanced. Not too malty for an IPA, and not too hoppy for my own personal tastes. Make no mistake, Fuggles is an IPA tried and true, but without being a full on hop assault on the senses.
I could definitely enjoy a couple of these with ease, maybe add in some sweet mango salsa and chips to complement the apricot and fruit esters I got, along with balancing the hop spice lemon zing.
 Mes_and_Sim (4176), London, Greater London, England
Aug 17, 2008 A Mes rate: Bottle at GBBF.
Clean amber with a thin off white head. Fruity and piney hops with some delicate caramel malt. Slight soap in the finish spoils it a bit but it was never going to be a world beater anyway.
rader58 (30), Leawood, Kansas, USA
Aug 16, 2008 pours a clear amber. Aroma is sweet, hoppy, and maybe corn? flavor is a bit like soap with a slight bitter finish.
Swalden_28 (536), McKinney, Texas, USA
Aug 13, 2008 Bottle from Ericandersnavy.
Pours a clear gold with white head.
Aroma has fruity notes. Flavor has some malt, fruity notes, with a slight bitter. Palate is medium body, high carbonation. Over all, not bad, just a little different kinda IPA.....I did like it....easy drinker.
ChainGangGuy (1506), Kennesaw, Georgia, USA
Aug 9, 2008 Appearance: Pours a clear, orange-copper body with a fizzy, frothy, white head.
Smell: Basic pale maltiness with a sweetish quality to it, along with a funky, musky Fuggles scent and touch of spice.
Taste: Pale malts with a fleeting honeyish, caramel-flavored sweetness. Peppery, floral, musky hops with a medium bitterness. Funky Ringwood flavors. Hint of grain on the crisp finish.
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium-low carbonation.
Drinkability: None too pleasant, and with an entire world of India Pale Ales out there, there’s just no reason to revisit this one. Not recommended.
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