Fuller's Vintage Ale 2013

Product of: United Kingdom

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The 17th edition of Fuller’s vintage ale is brewed with a winter barley and four hop varieties: Goldings, Sovereign, Challenger and Admiral using Fuller’s own yeast strain. Fuller’s Vintage Ale is bottle conditioned so expect some sediment.(Store standing to allow yeast to settle and pour carefully)

A “Limited Edition”, each bottle is individually numbered and presented in gift box.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 04/11/2013

Appearance:

(sample “best before end 2023”, bottle No. 084823) Clear, coppery amber with thin, long lasting white head.

Aroma:

Raisins, figs and prunes with pine and old wardrobe oak.

Taste:

Caramelised raisons and figs with piney hop bitterness, chocolate and liquorice. Sticky on your lips.

Aftertaste:

Cherry, liquorice and sweet cereal with cooked apple juice and burnt raison and cinnamon spice. Great now but with the promise of even better with ageing – potentially until 2023.