So this is my 1 thousandth beer rated and ticked on this site.  It's taken a while, mainly because I couldn't be bothered to add to the site for about 6 years, but I'm back in the saddle and time for a reflection.  I love beer.  I love it's variety, the way it changes with time and fashion. I love exploring the breweries and beer styles. I love sharing it with friends and family.  I love the way it makes me feel and the sheer pleasure I get from drinking it.  I love hunting down beers and breweries and the excitement of finding something new.  I just love beer. Who knows how many different beers I've had during my 49 years on this planet, but way more than this.  Way more.  I had a 20 year old Fullers Vintage lined up to mark the occasion, but I'm on holiday and I don't have access to my beer cellar so I found this in a local Waitrose. It's a good one, rich malt, toffee, wine and a bit of Port. This is very good and very pleased to have this one for my milestone.

Bottle. Color: Clear amber, beige head. Aroma: Oak wood. Fruity apple, grape, citrus, some caramel. Taste: Nice mix of oak wood, vanilla, slightly tart fruity Sherry hints and hints of citrus and green apple, caramel malt. Medium body, just below average carbonation. Long lasting finish. Some dry bitterness at the finish. Moderate sweet and light going to over moderate bitterness at the finish. Wow! Lovely example of excellent barrel ageing and blending.