Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) Red Fox

Tasting Summary

These comments are the opinion of the individual reviewer and represent what they thought of the beer on a particular day in a particular pub. If a review is less favourable, it may be because the beer suffered somewhere in the supply chain between them and the brewery.

The Partridge, Bromley, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Hogan Sampling		17 Oct 2026	Presented with very good head and lasting lacing on this Fullers’ seasonal autumn ale from the historic Griffin Brewery in Chiswick, sitting right by the foggy banks of the River Thames in West London, and which has been boiling the copper since the late 1600s. In 1845 the head gaffers, John Bird Fuller, Henry Smith and John Turner, formed the legendary firm of Fuller, Smith & Turner, so constructing the capital's cathedral of cask ale, leaving a legacy that's still noted by every thirsty costermonger today. A dry hoppy first hit on this drop of mahogany ruby-hued Red Fox ale in your pewter mug and launched in 1999 to give Londoners a warming liquid comfort just as the leaves turn amber. A red berry-infused fruitiness rising from its classic British Challenger hops, paired up with Fuller’s own prized house yeast strain. The Challenger hop serving up for me a crisp, earth-driven citrus bite. Its yeast behind notes of orchard fruit and orange peel. An avalanche of forest berries, leaf scent, and bonfires erupting as this ruby-red ale glided down my old neck-pipe. A maltiness emerging from its depths courtesy of a blend of Pale Ale aiding a crisp, bready foundation of baked biscuit, Dark Crystal behind its splash of sugary, burnt-toffee sweetness, and Chocolate malts lending a deep shadow of toasted cocoa alongside its dark colouring to boot, combined with pinhead oats, golden naked oats and a pinch of rye. Certainly, a cake-like base that wraps around my teeth and ribs like a thick woollen coat on a wet afternoon. Sweet it was but not overly for me. A dry lip-smacking crispness paddling out with a tang of blackberry jam, toasted crusts, and bitter Seville marmalade. Served in very good nick and very moreish!
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	12 Sep 2013

The Old Customs House, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Ye Olde Mitre, Holborn, Central London

The Union Tavern, Westbourne Park, Greater London

The Bat & Ball, Hambledon, Hampshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Jack William		26 Nov 2022	Top condition for this new red ale with caramel overtones.

Lamb & Flag, Covent Garden, Central London

The Round House, Covent Garden, Central London

The Prince Blucher, Twickenham, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		29 Oct 2021	Not as I remember it from previous years.

Jolly Drayman, Gravesend, Kent

The Three Guineas, Reading, Berkshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		26 Oct 2018
Stephen Harris	Not Tried	27 Sep 2017

The Windmill, Waterloo, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		23 Oct 2018	A dark Bitter with lots of caramel flavour.

The Victoria, Paddington, Central London

The Leather Exchange, Bermondsey, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		16 Nov 2017

Lewes Arms, Lewes, East Sussex

The Parcel Yard, King's Cross / St Pancras, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
ChrisE		31 Aug 2017
ChrisE		21 Nov 2015	Well kept pint.
HSB	Not Tried	14 Nov 2015
Philip Pirrip	Not Tried	06 Oct 2013
HSB	Not Tried	19 Sep 2013

The Mad Bishop & Bear, Paddington, Central London

Sanctuary House Hotel, Westminster, Central London

The Distillers, Hammersmith, Greater London

Tap on the Line, Kew, Greater London

The Harp, Charing Cross, Central London

The Fox & Crown, Newark, Nottinghamshire

The White Hart, Whitechapel, Greater London

The Euston Flyer, Euston, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Philip Pirrip		31 Oct 2013	Pretty unexciting
Jack William	Not Tried	26 Oct 2013

Barrel & Horn, Bromley, Greater London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Edbeck		03 Oct 2013

The Barrowboy & Banker, Southwark, Central London

The Swan Hotel, Arundel, West Sussex

The Dog & Bell, Deptford, Greater London

The Alexandra Hotel, Derby, Derbyshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		22 Nov 2012	Sweet and malty red ale with biscuity malt dominating over fruity hop. My score 15/20.

The Viaduct Tavern, City, Central London

The Royal Oak, Guildford, Surrey

Who	Score	When	Notes
Stephen Harris		16 Sep 2012	Very malty, red-coloured beer with a ‘Rich Tea’ biscuit flavour.

Hare & Hounds, Maidstone, Kent

Who	Score	When	Notes
Alenomore	Not Tried	24 Nov 2011
Alenomore	Not Tried	23 Nov 2011
Alenomore	Not Tried	22 Nov 2011
Pedro	Not Tried	20 Nov 2011
Alenomore		20 Nov 2011	A regular ale here now and in good condition tonite.
Pedro	Not Tried	19 Nov 2011
Pedro		27 Oct 2011
Alenomore		26 Oct 2011	Fullers autumn seasonal and served in top condition here. A fruity red ale. And only £3 a pint too?
Pedro		22 Oct 2011

The Rook & Gaskill, York, North Yorkshire

Old Joint Stock, Birmingham, West Midlands

Who	Score	When	Notes
Alenomore		18 Sep 2010	Having gone off when first asked for, this new cask appeared, and was superb.

The Star Tavern, Belgravia, Central London

Who	Score	When	Notes
Martin the Mildman		15 Oct 2009	Floral aroma then fruity and bicuity malt taste. My score 15/20.

The Boat Inn, Cromford, Derbyshire

The Bishop on the Bridge, Winchester, Hampshire

Who	Score	When	Notes
Andrew		30 Sep 2005	Dark copper brown. There was an underlying bitterness with some plummy red fruit. Sharp bitter finish