Fuller’s Vintage Ale

Name: Fuller’s Vintage Ale
Brand: Beer
SKU: 5723852f1603da157ead0daa
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.88 (6956 reviews)

English Barleywine 8.5 º 40 IBU

Fuller’s Griffin Brewery

Fuller’s Vintage Ale is a masterful Old Ale that exemplifies the elegance of extended maturation. Pouring a deep amber, it greets the senses with a sophisticated bouquet of sherry and cognac, underpinned by the brewery's signature malt complexity. Bottle conditioning provides a refined evolution, yielding scents of toasted grains and the nostalgic sweetness of a cherry Bakewell Tart. At 8.5% ABV, the palate is rich and vinous, balancing luscious toffee and dark fruit notes with a warming, spirit-like finish. It is a harmonious marriage of select annual hops and specialty malts that continues to develop complexity over time.

Appearance. Deep amber to reddish-copper color (15–22 SRM). Clear with a moderate, cream-colored head that shows average retention and fine lacing.

Aroma. High intensity with a complex malty-sweet core of caramel, toffee, and toasted grains. Prominent vinous and oxidative notes of sherry and cognac are present. Fruity esters are moderate to high, reminiscent of dried plums and sweet cherry tart.

Taste. Rich and luscious malt character featuring molasses, nuttiness, and sweet cherry. The initial impression is sweet and full, moving into a complex mid-palate of toasted grain. Bitterness is moderate but softened by age, leading to a long, warming, and slightly vinous finish with lingering dark fruit and toffee.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full to full, chewy body. Low to moderate carbonation. Significant but well-integrated alcohol warmth. Smooth and creamy texture with no astringency.

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