Fuller’s 1845
Fuller’s 1845 pours a dark amber-brown with a robust head. The label refers to a “fruity” aroma, but the adjectives I’d use are “floral” and “creamy.” It has a smooth texture, an understated taste, and a subtle finish. It is very full-bodied, however - enough to give Dragon’s Milk a run for its money. There is a bit of an aftertaste, however.
They brewers used a 19th century recipe to create this beer in honor of the 150th anniversary of The Fuller, Smith & Turner partnership. (Hence the name. That anniversary was in 1995.) This award winning ale is bottle-conditioned, which helps explain the robustness of the head and the fresh flavor.
I’d say that this is a very nice beer.
