Fullers Brewery Craft Beer

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  Fullers 2009 Vintage Ale Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition Craft Beer 50 cl 8,5%

  Item no.: 212211427-2011

  Somewhere in Chiswick, a stone's throw from the Thames, this beer was bottled in 2009 and told to keep until 2012. It didn't listen. Seventeen years on it still sits in its claret box, numbered and patient, and has had all the time in the world to turn into something quite different from the beer that left the brewery.

  Expert description of Fullers 2009 Vintage Ale Limited Edition Strong Ale Beer

  Vintage Ale is the yearly collector's release from Fullers' Griffin Brewery in London. A new one has appeared every year since 1997, and the recipe changes each time. The idea is simple: the brewer picks the year's best malt and hops, uses the same house yeast as always and then lets the bottle do the rest. 2009 is the 13th edition, built on Kent grown Goldings hops and Tipple malted barley from East Anglia. The signature on the back label belongs to John Keeling, who was running the brewing side at the time.

  It's bottle conditioned, so there's live yeast in the bottle, and that is exactly why it lasts. Fullers said as much on the label: they had to print a best before date, but like a fine wine or whisky the beer would get better with age. Expect a natural sediment at the bottom, which is part of the deal.

  Only 160,000 bottles of the 2009 vintage were made, each with its own number and its own box. Fullers calls it a Strong Ale, and stylistically it sits close to an English Barley Wine, all malt, dark sugar and dried fruit. The hops were front and centre when it was young. These days they've stepped back and let something softer and deeper take over.

  Tasting notes

  Aroma

  Muscovado sugar and caramel with an almost brandied edge. Behind it, butterscotch, rum soaked raisins and a little orange peel, the fingerprint Fullers' yeast always leaves behind.

  Palate

  Full and creamy. Butter and rum, blackcurrant and vanilla layered over caramel and raisin. The sweetness is rounded, and the alcohol warms more than it bites.

  Finish

  Long and soft with caramel and dried fruit. After all these years the hop bitterness has all but faded, leaving a gentle vinous warmth.

  Specifications

  Name: Fullers 2009 Vintage Ale Limited Edition
  Brewery: Fullers
  Country/Region: England, Chiswick in London
  Beer style: Strong Ale
  ABV: 8.5%
  Size: 50 CL
  Hops: Goldings from Kent
  Malt: Tipple malted barley from East Anglia
  Fermentation: Top fermented and bottle conditioned
  Ingredients: Malted barley, hops, yeast and water
  Allergens: Malted barley, contains gluten
  Shelf life: Made for cellaring and keeps developing for many years beyond the printed date
  Best before: End of 2012
  EAN no.: 5011885010577
  Serving suggestion: At cellar temperature around 12 degrees in a wide tulip or snifter glass. Stand the bottle upright for a day beforehand and pour slowly so the sediment stays in the bottle

  Flavour profile

  Malty · Fruity · Sweet · Creamy · Vinous

  Did you know?

  The courtyard of the Griffin Brewery is home to the oldest wisteria in Britain. It was planted in 1816, the same year the Chiswick brewery traces its history back to.

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  Fullers 2007 Vintage Ale Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition Craft Beer 50 cl 8,5%

  Item no.: 22211427-2026

  A stone's throw from the Thames in Chiswick, a beer was bottled in 2007 that was never meant to be drunk in a hurry. It has been sitting quietly in the dark ever since, doing its work. Yeast, malt and time. Nothing more needed.

  Expert description of Fullers 2007 Vintage Ale Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition Old Ale Beer

  Fuller's has brewed a new Vintage Ale every year since 1997, and the 2007 edition marks exactly ten years of the series. Head brewer John Keeling picked English Fuggles and Target alongside Slovenian Super Styrian hops, all built on classic Maris Otter malt and the brewery's own house yeast. The backbone is closely related to Fuller's Golden Pride, but Vintage Ale is unpasteurised and bottle conditioned. After fermentation it rests for a month at the brewery before being dosed with fresh yeast in the bottle, which is what lets it keep evolving for years.

  Every bottle comes in its own gift box and carries an individual number, with just 150,000 made of this anniversary release. The label says best before 2010, but that's a legal requirement, nothing more. Fuller's themselves said it would improve with age like a fine wine or whisky. Now closing in on two decades, you can taste it. The fruit has darkened, the sweetness has softened, and there's a port-like edge that simply wasn't there at launch. Like any old bottle, each one has lived its own life, so a little variation comes with the territory.

  Tasting notes

  Nose

  When young, the brewery described spicy hops and rich fruit. Time has added caramel, roasted chestnuts and something that reads a lot like old whisky, even though this beer has never been near a cask. Behind it sit dates and a hint of port.

  Palate

  Malty and fruity with a soft, creamy body. Dates, dark cherries and stewed prunes lead, followed by raisins, walnut and toasted bread. Picture a fruit loaf fresh out of the oven, just at 8.5 percent.

  Finish

  Surprisingly clean for a beer of this weight. Butterscotch and a vinous warmth fade out slowly, while a gentle herbal hop bitterness keeps everything in balance.

  Specifications

  Name: Fullers 2007 Vintage Ale Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition
  Brewery: Fuller's Griffin Brewery
  Country/Region: England, Chiswick in London
  Beer style: Old Ale
  ABV: 8.5%
  IBU: 40
  Size: 50 CL
  Hops: Fuggles, Target and Super Styrian
  Malt: Maris Otter
  Fermentation: Top fermented and bottle conditioned
  Ingredients: Maris Otter malted barley, hops and yeast
  Allergens: Barley
  Shelf life: Can be cellared for many years stored upright, cool and dark
  Best before date: End of 2010 as stated on the label
  EAN no.: 5011885010096
  Serving suggestion: Cellar temperature around 12°C in a tulip glass, poured gently so the sediment stays in the bottle
  

  Flavour profile

  Malty · Fruity · Caramel · Vinous · Nutty · Spicy

  Did you know?

  The label still reads Fuller Smith & Turner P.L.C. The brewery stayed in family hands from 1845 right up until 2019, when it was sold to Japan's Asahi. So this bottle was brewed while the families behind the name were still running the coppers in Chiswick.

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  Fuller's Imperial Stout 2025 Limited Edition Special Beer Bottle 50 cl 10,7%

  Item no.: 2222447-7569

  The Thames slides past the walls of the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, and every winter the same old story rises from the brewhouse's dark vessels: a stout once brewed heavy and sweet enough to survive the journey to the Russian imperial court. Fuller's has retold that story every year since 2013 - and the 2025 edition is no exception.

  Expert description of Fuller's Imperial Stout 2025 Limited Edition

  Fuller's Imperial Stout is the brewery's annual tribute to the classic imperial stout style, which originated in 18th-century England, where especially strong, dark beers were brewed for export to the Russian imperial court. The 2025 edition is part of a limited three-bottle collector's set marking Fuller's 180th anniversary, alongside a 180th Anniversary Porter and a Vintage Ale 2025. The beer is bottle conditioned, meaning a live secondary fermentation continues in the bottle, so it can be enjoyed now or laid down to mature for years.

  The recipe follows tradition, with Sovereign and Centennial hops lending a floral edge while dried rose buds are added during conditioning. This gives a characteristic sweetness reminiscent of Turkish delight, layered over the classic roasted malt backbone. Fuller's is brewed at the Griffin Brewery, where a brewhouse has stood since the 1600s, and the site has belonged to Fuller, Smith & Turner since 1845.

  Tasting Notes

  Nose

  Deep and dark with bitter chocolate, cocoa powder and creamy malt. The rose buds peek through alongside a hint of Turkish delight, dark fruit and marshmallow-like foam.

  Taste

  Creamy and full-bodied with round malt, dark chocolate and a sweetness of roasted coffee and liquorice. Rose petals and dark fruit balance against a peppery hop bitterness underneath.

  Finish

  Long and lightly bitter, with lingering notes of roasted grain, dark chocolate and a final touch of flowers.

  Specifications

  Name: Fuller's Imperial Stout 2025 Limited Edition
  Brewery: Fuller's
  Region/Country: Chiswick, London, England
  Style: Imperial Stout
  ABV: 10.7%
  Size: 50 CL
  Edition: 2025 Limited Edition
  Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C in a wide brandy or stout glass, ideally with dark chocolate, blue cheese or a rich Christmas dessert
  

  Flavour Profile

  Roasted · Chocolate · Rose petal · Fruity · Full-bodied · Spiced

  Did You Know?

  The Griffin Brewery in Chiswick is home to Britain's oldest wisteria plant, planted all the way back in 1816 - it still climbs the brewhouse walls to this day.

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  Fuller’s 2025 Porter 180th Anniversary Porter Limited Edition Special Beer Bottle 50 cl 7%

  Item no.: 2222447-746

  180 years have passed since Fuller, Smith & Turner first tapped beer at the Griffin Brewery on the banks of the Thames in Chiswick. To mark the anniversary, the brewery dug into its history books and recreated a classic porter that tastes like the very foundation of English brewing craft.

  Expert description of Fuller's 180th Anniversary Porter 2025

  This porter is brewed as a direct tribute to Fuller's 180th anniversary and is part of a limited collector's set alongside a Vintage Ale and an Imperial Stout marking the same milestone. It is brewed at the Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, where a brewhouse has stood since the 1600s, combining classic English porter style with modern brewing finesse.

  Malt is the driving force here: deeply roasted grains deliver cocoa, caramel and dark fruit, while a restrained hop bitterness keeps everything tight and stops it turning cloying. The result is a full-bodied, balanced porter that can be enjoyed now or set aside to mature.

  Tasting Notes

  Aroma

  Roasted malt, dark chocolate and coffee, with a hint of caramel and dark fruit in the background.

  Taste

  Round and complex with layers of cocoa, liquorice and caramel, seasoned with a hint of subtle spice and carried by a soft malt profile.

  Finish

  Long and harmonious with dark chocolate and roasted character, fading into a lightly wine-like finish.

  Specifications

  Name: Fuller's 180th Anniversary Porter 2025
  Brewery: Fuller's
  Country/Region: Chiswick, London, England
  Beer Style: Porter
  ABV: 7%
  Size: 50 CL
  Fermentation: Bottle conditioned
  Allergens: Barley malt
  Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C, pairs well with dark chocolate or strong cheese
  

  Flavour Profile

  Roasted · Chocolate · Caramel · Full-bodied

  Did You Know?

  Fuller's 180th Anniversary Porter is part of a three-bottle collector's set alongside a Vintage Ale and an Imperial Stout, all brewed to mark the brewery's 180 years at the Griffin Brewery.

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  Fullers 2025 Vintage Ale Limited Edition Craft Beer 50 cl 8,4%

  Item no.: 22227865427-2025

  Since 1997, Fuller's has brewed a new edition of Vintage Ale every year - a bottle conditioned strong ale where the recipe changes from year to year, while the ambition of a vintage marker in bottle form stays the same.

  Expert description of Fuller's Vintage Ale 2025

  Fuller's Vintage Ale 2025 is an exclusive vintage ale brewed at Fuller's Griffin Brewery in London. The series has released a new recipe every year since 1997, and the 2025 edition marks another chapter in this tradition-rich line. At 8.4% ABV, it is a powerful, bottle conditioned strong ale, made for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.

  As a bottle conditioned beer, Vintage Ale continues to develop in the bottle after packaging, and many collectors keep several vintages to compare how each recipe matures over time. This makes the series a popular collector's item among English beer enthusiasts.

  Tasting Notes

  Aroma

  Fruity notes of red berries and citrus, with a hint of molasses.

  Taste

  Full and round with layers of caramel, malt and spice, balanced by a restrained bitterness.

  Finish

  Long and harmonious with sweetness and freshness that develops further with ageing.

  Specifications

  Name: Vintage Ale 2025
  Brewery: Fuller's
  Country/Region: London, England
  Beer Style: Limited Edition Strong Ale
  ABV: 8.4%
  Size: 50 CL
  Fermentation: Bottle conditioned
  Allergens: Barley malt
  Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed at 12-14°C, pairs well with spiced game or aged cheese
  

  Flavour Profile

  Fruity · Spiced · Caramel · Full-bodied

  Did You Know?

  Fuller's Vintage Ale has been released with a new recipe every year since 1997, making it one of the longest running vintage ale series from an English brewery.

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