Showing posts with label Fuller’s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fuller’s. Show all posts

Saturday, July 31, 2021

Fuller’s - ESB - Extra Special Bitter (Ale/England)



This is another beer claiming to be truly English. I likened the taste of this beer to a Citroen from 30-40 years ago, which was a nice car for its time, but today it's just a nostalgia and doesn't evoke those old feelings when you ride it. It doesn't have the special features that would make it always unique and a classic like a Mercedes would.
As for its qualities, it's a sweet and bitter beer, but it doesn't have an extra special bitterness as its name suggests. Its sweetness is also not like Belgian beers, it's more like raw malt extract or molasses flavor. Its alcohol content is above average, which sets it apart from pub beers.
It has been referred to as Fullers' most awarded beer, but its global awards date back 15-20 years.
Unfortunately, it didn't leave a good taste in my mouth, probably because I couldn't get rid of the molasses flavor.

Alc (ABV): 5.9%
Score: 6/10

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Fuller’s - London Black Cab - English Stout (Ale/England)



I have tried a great beer from Fullers, London Black Cab Stout. Stout is a beer style that originated in Britain, so they need to do justice to it, and I think Fuller's has done just that. It has a great taste and texture, with a mild smoky flavor.
Even though it is a dark beer, it went well on a cool day in June. Of course, it would be even better with nitrogen. If you come across it somewhere, give it a try.

Alc (ABV): 4.5%
Score: 8/10

Friday, March 12, 2021

Fuller’s - London Porter - English Porter (Ale/England)



I generally prefer dark beers over light beers. If I see a porter or a stout that I haven't tried before, it becomes the first beer I try.
Since these beers are not very common in Turkey, dark beers especially catch my interest. Fuller's is probably the foreign brand that offers the most variety of beers in Turkey, but except for a few beers, I didn't really enjoy the taste of these beers.
Even though London Porter is a dark beer, I can't say that I liked it. It feels like something is missing in the taste and some bad flavors are overpowering. It gives me a taste that is reminiscent of the old times, but it doesn't hold up well anymore. It's like back when there weren't thousands of porters around 50 years ago, it might have been drinkable, but now is it really necessary?
Of course, who am I to criticize London Porter, which receives high ratings. Yes, it's a classic beer, but I have tried porters that leave nicer tastes in my mouth.
I can compare it to this; classic cars are nice, but currently no one wants to go on a long journey with them.

Alc (ABV): 5.4%
Score: 6/10

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Fuller’s - London Pride - English Bitter (Ale/England)



London Pride, the most famous beer of @fullersbrewery brand and one of England's renowned beers. It's an easy-drinking beer with a good body. However, while drinking it, it gives me a concentrated malt or caramel taste, you can say it's a part of this beer's character, let's say it that way.
The aromas are quite mild, indicating that it is an old-school beer. Due to the increasing use of hops in beers nowadays, for example, it won't satisfy IPA lovers. The head didn't form much, but when I go to a bar, I would definitely prefer this instead of plain Lagers.

Alc (ABV): 4.7%
Score: 7/10

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Fuller’s - New England IPA (Ale/England)



An American IPA from English Fuller's. The bitterness from the hops and the alcohol content are high, as they should be. The aroma is nice, but there could have been more beer. I enjoyed drinking it. Unlike some other Fuller's, it did not disappoint.
Alcohol 7.0% Rating: 8/10

Alc (ABV): 7.0%
Score: 8/10

Monday, January 11, 2021

Fuller’s - Peat Souper - Smoked Porter (Ale/England)



High-alcohol, generously foamy, smoky, pitch black, slightly sweet, beautifully disastrous beer.
One that would make many people wonder what they are drinking.
A Smoked Porter called Peat Souper. Comparable to @zikkimmindibi's "Smoked."
Fortunately, this time Fuller's did not disappoint.

Alc (ABV): 7.0%
Score: 9/10

Thursday, November 26, 2020

Fuller’s - Wild River - Pale Ale (England)



Once again a bold beer, Double hopped pale ale. This beer, which is double-hopped, has more bitterness than the Fuller's IPA I've tasted before, but it's not exciting enough to justify the "Double" in its name. Apart from a slight hop flavor, there is not much distinctive about this beer. Unfortunately, it also claims to be influenced by the American "craft" beer movement on the label, but this beer has no relation to any "craft" trend. It's watery, flat, and tasteless. Anyway, I'm used to being disappointed by English beers, so it wasn't much of a surprise.

Alc (ABV): 4.5%
Score: 5/10

Friday, November 20, 2020

Fuller’s - India Pale Ale - English IPA (Ale/England)



An English IPA. IPAs were born in England but lost their popularity with the arrival of Czech Pilsen beers. After disappearing in England, it continued its life in other countries and returned to England after many years. However, after returning, the IPA style became particularly popular in America, so I believe the English have handed over the IPA flag to the Americans.
As for Fuller's IPA, of course, it lacks the hop richness and flavors found in American IPAs. It is also a bitter beer, which is a quality that I generally don't enjoy.
If you come across it somewhere, I recommend trying it as a different style, especially if you like IPAs.

Alc (ABV): 5.3%
Score: 7/10

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Fuller’s - Frontier - Pale Lager (England)



Well, I had the second and last Fuller's as well. As you can see in the picture, it's a beer without any head. Its taste was just as absent as its head. Not much to say, but I can tell it was better than Asahi.

Alc (ABV): 4.5%
Score: 6/10

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Fuller’s - Frontier - Pale Lager (England)



Contrary to what's written on the bottle, I couldn't find those citrus and spice flavors. Unfortunately, it was a beer I drank without much enjoyment. Those who had it on tap have made more positive comments. Maybe this beer should be tried on site as well.

Alc (ABV): 4.5%
Score: 6/10

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