ESB
Fuller's

ESBESB
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From:
Fuller's
 
England, United Kingdom
Style:
Extra Special / Strong Bitter (ESB)
Ranked #4
ABV:
5.9%
Score:
91
Ranked #7,777
Avg:
4.06 | pDev: 10.84%
Reviews:
1,431
Ratings:
3,156
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 02, 2024
Added:
Jul 08, 2001
Wants:
  184
Gots:
  449
Twice named World Champion Beer, Fuller’s ESB is one of the most decorated ales of its time. A winner born and brewed, it’s a strong, full-bodied ale that has delighted drinkers for decades with its smooth, mellow bitterness and superbly satisfying finish.

The ESB that started it all - multi-award winning Fuller’s ESB is acknowledged as one of the world’s finest beers. The unique blend of Northdown, Target, Challenger and Goldings hops balances the rich, malty notes for a smooth, full-bodied beer bursting with marmalade fruitiness throughout.
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Ratings by Jonleonbass:
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Reviewed by Jonleonbass from California

5/5  rDev +23.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
One of the top 5 beers in the world IMO. I have spent many a night in Fullers Pubs in London drinking this beer on cask......which is the best way to experience it. It should not be too cold and just cool to room temp as drank.
The Old Packhorse in Chiswick is one of my Fave pubs. I have toured the Fullers brewery and it is a special place and this recipe is just divine.
If you like Hops meeting a Caramel malt with bitter notes and strong flavor and presence , this is the great one.
The singer from Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson has been known to run off stage to catch last call just to drink a couple of ESB's.....many englishmen know it's almost hallucinogenic properties and covet it's special flavor and feel.
Only for the true beer drinker. If you are a pussy that drinks merlot and lager beer you will spit it out and cry......but that is okay. Go home hippie. You cannot handle this beer.
Look-Amber godlike hue.
Smell-Beautiful floral hops and sweet malts.
Taste-Strong hops with bitter bite finished by a nice caramel malt that is perfectly balanced.
Feel-On Cask might be the best mouthfeel of any beer in the world. Nothing like it. Finished perfect. One of the greats.
Aug 05, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.53 by BurtonRed from England

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Rated: 3.09 by Can_if_you_can from Minnesota

Jan 15, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by dymott from England

Nov 29, 2023
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Reviewed by KleinSchwein

4.27/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 500ml bottle.

Pours a clear deep reddish brown with a caramel head . The malt hits you in the nose as you pour and the then the aroma of rich biscuit and banana . It tastes sweet , caramelly , biscuity malt with banana and light bitter orange . Dialectal for days . The mouthfeel is buttery and full, spot on .
Overall, tasty , rich, a great winter beer , warming .
Nov 17, 2023
 
Rated: 4.19 by Brob245 from Missouri

Nov 09, 2023
 
Rated: 3.88 by TheIPAHunter from California

Oct 13, 2023
 
Rated: 4.89 by tamasdanieltk from Scotland

Aug 21, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by jroof1 from Massachusetts

Jul 30, 2023
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Rated by erickc from Washington

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had on tap at Columbia City Ale House.
Jun 04, 2023
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Reviewed by LanceBiggums from Canada (AB)

4.48/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Orange amber with an orange-tinged tan head. Unmistakably British-looking. Caramel and toast on the nose, but not strong. Immense flavour though. Orange marmalade, caramel, licorice, black pepper. A gentle hint of ethanol warming. Not super bitter or hoppy, could be a little spicier in fact, but the marmelade flavour just about makes up for that. Typically English understated carbonation. Delicious beer.
May 08, 2023
 
 
Rated: 4.3 by rpmello81 from California

Mar 18, 2023
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Reviewed by Explorer_Bill from Kentucky

4.24/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Very interesting beer. Draft into paint glass. Malty toast and herbal scents. Taste very similar to smell plus notes of peach and dried fruits. Medium bodied. Hops come through with a clean and slightly bitter finish.
Jan 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.93 by Eychung from New York

Dec 08, 2022
 
Rated: 4.24 by meanmutt from Ohio

Nov 01, 2022
 
Rated: 3.25 by mpenske from California

Oct 02, 2022
 
Rated: 4 by Ushouldbeworkinh from England

Sep 18, 2022
ESB from Fuller's
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 3156 ratings