SA
Brains in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales 🏴
Bitter - Ordinary / Best Bitter Regular|
Score
5.89
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First brewed in 1958 there has been much confusion around the legendary ale’s name ever since.
Does it stand for Special Ale? Or Samuel Arthur? Or is it Skull Attack? And to be honest its true meaning is so lost in myth and mystery that we aren’t quite sure anymore.
Back in the day, SA was seen as a much stronger alternative to the other brews on offer which gave it a certain reputation, yet despite its full flavour, it’s surprisingly session-able!
Over time SA has become the toast of the Welsh nation. Our renowned premium bitter ale is copper coloured and has a nutty richness derived from Pale and Crystal malts and three hops; Challenger, Goldings and Fuggles.
Does it stand for Special Ale? Or Samuel Arthur? Or is it Skull Attack? And to be honest its true meaning is so lost in myth and mystery that we aren’t quite sure anymore.
Back in the day, SA was seen as a much stronger alternative to the other brews on offer which gave it a certain reputation, yet despite its full flavour, it’s surprisingly session-able!
Over time SA has become the toast of the Welsh nation. Our renowned premium bitter ale is copper coloured and has a nutty richness derived from Pale and Crystal malts and three hops; Challenger, Goldings and Fuggles.
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6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Can @ Home. Pours deep golden with an offwhite head. Aroma of malt, caramel, little wood, flowers. Flavor is light sweet, little bitter, malt, caramel, bread, wood, light fruit, flowers. Medium body, average to lively carbonation. 050717
Tried
from Can
on 05 Jul 2017
at 10:59
6/10
Tried
from Cask
on 24 May 2017
at 12:22
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Cask at the Hope and Champion, Beaconsfield. Poured a crystal clear medium amber with a long lasting frothy white head. The aroma is sweet malt woofy hop. The flavour is moderate bitter with a smooth fresh malty fruit woofy hop bitter palate and a lingering bitter finish. Medium to light bodied with soft carbonation.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 May 2017
at 13:34
5/10
Tried
on 14 Sep 2016
at 16:28
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Pours a clear amber with a small creamy off white head. Sweet malty caramel aroma with a little nuttiness. Some lacing, a sweet malt and caramel flavour with a mellow bitter finish.
Tried
on 25 Jun 2016
at 13:46
5/10
Tried
on 23 Apr 2016
at 23:13
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the Prince of Wales in Cardifff. Pours amber with a creamy beige head. Light fruit aroma. Near med body. Flavor is sllightly roast malt, light fruit, ligher spice. Tasty ale.
Tried
from Cask
on 29 Sep 2015
at 12:53
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 10
Overall 5.5
Cask @ Sir Titus Salt, Bradford. Copper with a small head. Smooth tasting bitter with a very light maltiness that includes some biscuit.
Tried
from Cask
on 17 Sep 2015
at 04:16
5.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Appearance: Hazy nutty color with a fine off white head. Ok lacing.
Aroma: Mild fruity and a bit bready.
Palate: Medium body. Slightly sweet and a moderate bitterness. Soft carbonation.
Taste: Some toffee, bready and mild fruity.
Overall impression: Decent ok session ale.
Personal stats: Handpull at Hamilton Hall (JDW) Liverpool Street Station in Bishopsgate/London, England
Aroma: Mild fruity and a bit bready.
Palate: Medium body. Slightly sweet and a moderate bitterness. Soft carbonation.
Taste: Some toffee, bready and mild fruity.
Overall impression: Decent ok session ale.
Personal stats: Handpull at Hamilton Hall (JDW) Liverpool Street Station in Bishopsgate/London, England
Tried
on 29 Aug 2015
at 01:22
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask @ William Morgan, Prestatyn [090615]
Amber, clear, thin dense white head
Aroma of soft caramel, dab of sweet toffee
Taste of soft caramel, light soft twiggy hops, hint of toffee, soft bitter grain, clean, simple, not awful but muted flavour
Palate - Medium light body, quite smooth, malts a bit creamy. Finish of light bitter twiggy hops, soft toffee.
Overall - Simple fare, as expected tbh. OK drinking. Plain session stuff.
Amber, clear, thin dense white head
Aroma of soft caramel, dab of sweet toffee
Taste of soft caramel, light soft twiggy hops, hint of toffee, soft bitter grain, clean, simple, not awful but muted flavour
Palate - Medium light body, quite smooth, malts a bit creamy. Finish of light bitter twiggy hops, soft toffee.
Overall - Simple fare, as expected tbh. OK drinking. Plain session stuff.
Tried
from Cask
on 15 Jun 2015
at 10:10