Fuller’s has unveiled its latest 2021 iteration of Vintage Ale, the 25th brew, coming in at 8.5% ABV.
The beer will be vailable in 500ml bottles from selected Waitrose stores from 25th October, and via the Fuller’s Brewery online shop, and selected pubs, from 29th September.
First brewed in 1997, every Vintage Ale recipe is unique from the last, using the best and most interesting hops and barley available. All are made to mature, allowing the flavours to deepen and develop over time.
The 2021 vintage has, at its heart, Pale Ale and Caragold malts combined with DRC, a Double Roasted Crystal malt, to deliver toffee and raisin sweetness. In terms of hops, it showcases younger UK varieties for their luscious fruitiness. Endeavour brings plummy tones, while Olicana and the as yet unnamed experimental hop CF182 add tropical and orange notes. All complemented, as ever, by the zesty marmalade character of Fuller’s famous yeast.
Known for its complexity and depth, one of the signatures of the collectable Vintage Ales series is that each bottle has a unique number printed on its label to signify the limited production run.
Guy Stewart, brewing manager at Fuller’s Griffin Brewery, said: “Of course, every Vintage Ale is special, but marking the series’ 25th edition with this brew has been a real privilege. It’s a fantastic celebration of all we do at the brewery and we can’t wait for people to enjoy the complexity and depth of this iteration, both this year and as it ages and develops in the years ahead.”
