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Reviews
Fuller's ESB is an award
"Fuller's ESB is an award winning traditional English beer that is a little stronger than most regular ales. It has a dark copper colour and a slight toffee smell. The taste starts off quite sweet, like toasted bread or caramel, but then evolves in to a sharp, dry bitterness. It is a perfect classic ale that is great from the bottle scoring a well deserved 5 out of 5 stars from me."
— Paul W. (5/5)
ESB has become a real
"ESB has become a real family favourite beyond being my long time number one choice . Now when our Adult children and their partners visit we always need to make sure that we have a good stock in the cellar . They have all moved on from the bottled lager ( with a slice of lime ) phase - and now seem to appreciate the superb qualities of ESB ! Although not a cost neutral situation by any means , it is nice to see the younger generation developing a more sophisticated taste in quality beer ."
— Boyd W. (5/5)
I've been happy to sup
"I've been happy to sup Fullers ESB for over 40 years. Fuller’s ESB is everything you want from a classic English ale—rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced. The malt profile is beautifully layered with notes of caramel and biscuit, while the subtle hop bitterness keeps it crisp and refreshing. Every sip feels well-crafted and satisfying without being overpowering. It pours a gorgeous deep amber with a creamy head, and the aroma alone is inviting. Whether you’re a longtime ale fan or just exploring traditional brews, this is an absolute standout. Easily a 5-star beer—consistently excellent and thoroughly enjoyable."
— John A. (5/5)
Fuller’s ESB (500ml) is a
"Fuller’s ESB (500ml) is a classic premium bitter that delivers a well-balanced and satisfying pint in bottle form. It pours a deep amber with a creamy head, offering rich aromas of malt, toffee, and subtle fruitiness. On the palate, it’s smooth and full-bodied, with notes of caramel, biscuit, and a gentle hop bitterness that keeps it from feeling too heavy. The finish is clean with a slightly nutty edge. It’s not an overly bold or experimental beer, but that’s part of its appeal—it’s dependable, refined, and very drinkable. Ideal for anyone who appreciates traditional British ales done properly."
— Gordon B. (5/5)
Extra Special
"I Always get a pack of ESB with my order. Its refreshing and an easy Session beer"
— Andrew F. (5/5)
A remarkably strong yet drinkable
"A remarkably strong yet drinkable ale with a honey finish - maybe in the winter-warmer class, but on reflection would also still go down nicely on an August bank holiday lightly chilled, so why save it for winter? No coiffard-beard-sporting over-hopping here, this is a true traditional ale, just subtly bitter, and deeply nourishing. Caution though: after a few of these see you have a registered nurse available, just as a precaution, to share it with."
— Michael B. (5/5)
This has long been a
"This has long been a favourite beer of mine and one I always seek out when in London. Sadly it is hard to find on draught in my part of the country (South east Cornwall). The bottled version lacks some of the hop flavours of the draught beer but still rates among my top five bottled ales."
— Timothy B. (5/5)
Thirst quenching enjoyable beer with
"Thirst quenching enjoyable beer with just the right balance of malt and hops. It is slightly stronger than Pride and The other popular beers which makes it extra special. Inviting darker colour and smooth on the palate. . Definitely my favourite."
— Carol C. (5/5)
A rather nice ale. Full
"A rather nice ale. Full bodied and decent strength. Tastes nicer the further one gets down the glass, which is always good news. I haven't tried a Fullers ale that I have not liked yet."
— Roger M. (5/5)
Absolutely the best strong ale
"Absolutely the best strong ale out there, goes beautifully with cheeses and cold meats. Fruity and powerful, it benefits from slightly chilling before tasting especially in the summer!"
— Danny B. (5/5)