Anniversary Ale

Fat Cat Brewery in Norwich, Norfolk, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Belgian Style - Strong Ale Regular Out of Production

Score

6.85

ABV: 7.4%

IBU: -

Ticks: 15

This superb, Belgian-style ale has been 20 months in production, from first mash to bottling. Unfiltered and unfined, it pours a slightly hazy golden colour, with a delicate lacy head - constantly replenished by a gentle effervescence. Aromatic malts from across Europe, combined with a Belgian yeast strain, give a full-bodied, easy drinking beer. The initial aromas are of breadfruit and banana - merely hinting at the symphony of ripe fruit flavours which will send your tastebuds into overdrive - while the velvety mouthfeel seduces your tongue, before a warming, winey afterglow suffuses your entire mouth and throat. Brewed to celebrate both the 500th brew at the Fat Cat Brewery and 20 years of the Fat Cat pub, this beer is a fitting tribute to the success of both enterprises.

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6.8

Garrold (11394) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 5 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle, picked up at the brewery, donks ago. Properly cellared since. Opened with a decent pop. Poured a lively, clear dark amber. Finest off white head. So far, so good. Nose has toffee and pan stuck caramel. Sweaty knackers. Cardboard. Some sherry shizzle. All of that. Taste is super sweet, with an earthy, grassy bitterness. Medium body. Robust carbonation, somehow. Toffee and cardboard to finish. You get the idea.

Tried from Bottle on 10 May 2020 at 23:37

6.5

Cunningham (15598) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 8 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6

Clear deep golden color with a white head. Dotted lacing. Good intensity in the aroma. Medium + body and a soft carbonation level. A bit sweet and a bit oily texture. Dried fruits, toffee, bready and some marmalade in the flavor. Decent ale.
[Shared bottle at Fat Cat in Norwich, England]

Brewery #1644

Tried from Bottle on 02 May 2017 at 04:01

RuneBlix (26316) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 8 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Swing-top bottle no. 545 kindly shared by Grumbo at Fat Cat in Norwich. Covering white head to a near-clear dark golden body. Minimal lacing. Aroma of marmalade fruits. Dried fruits and grainy malts to the flavour character providing a jam-like taste. Nice bittersweet ending. Well bodied. Pleasant last drink at this session at the Fat Cat (18.02.2017).

Tried from Bottle on 02 Mar 2017 at 01:37

7.4

Grumbo (24387) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 9 years ago

Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle at the Fat Cat, Norwich. Pours cloudy deep amber with a lasting white head. Aroma of caramel, fruit, molasses, light chocolate. Medium sweetness and light bitterness. Medium to full body and slight oily texture, soft carbonation. Enjoyed this.

Tried from Bottle on 20 Feb 2017 at 14:00

Camons (21577) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 9 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Bottle #720 out of 720 bottles @ Fat Cat, Norwich. Pours amber with an offwhite head. Aroma of malt, caramel, bread, some oxidation. Flavor is light sweet, malty, caramel, bread, dried fruit, light oxidation. Medium to full body, average carbonation, sweet finish with light alcohol warmth. 180217

Tried from Bottle on 18 Feb 2017 at 10:51

7.1

Rasmus40 (37007) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 9 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle @ Fat Cat, Norwich. Hazy amber with a lasting white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel and oxidized. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and moderate bitter finish. 180217

Tried from Bottle on 18 Feb 2017 at 10:46

6.8

saxo (29721) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 9 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle @ Fat Cat, Norwich. Nice head with good duration. Color is amber. Aroma and taste are rich fruit, caramel, malt, candy sugar and hops. Sweet sugary finish.

Tried from Bottle on 18 Feb 2017 at 10:45

Saintmatty (11304) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 12 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

500ml Bottle - Hazy copper/dark amber in colour. Yeast, dried fruit, spices and caramel in the aroma. Fruity, tangy and spicy taste with raisins, mince pies and biscuity malt.

Tried from Bottle on 04 Jan 2014 at 09:31

madmitch76 (40452) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 13 years ago

Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

4th August 2012
ChrisOs Marvellous Pre GBBF Mega Tasting. Very hazy amber beer, little white head. Light dry palate. Nice Belgian yeast - seltzer like minerals. Medium marmalade fruits - nice. Not bad at all.

Tried on 14 Oct 2012 at 03:16

6.8

Leighton (34941) reviewed Anniversary Ale from Fat Cat Brewery 13 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle at Chriso’s Pre-GBBF Shindig, 2012, London. Pours hazy orange with a fine, white cream head. Tangy citrus nose. Medium sweet flavor with tangy berries, wood, light funk, birch, dry lemon and other citrus. Medium to full bodied with fine to average carbonation. Tangy finish with some woody dryness and tangerine. OK beer. Good effort for a UK brewery.

Tried from Bottle on 09 Oct 2012 at 15:05