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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6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Ambrata schiuma mefia discreta persistenza nutty buono secchezza note maltate leggero biscotto una nota caramello amaro medio
Tried
on 07 May 2014
at 07:36
5.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Cask at the Crown Rivers, LHR T5, 28/02/14 0555 pre flight loosener. Clear golden with a moderate white covering. Nose is orchard fruit, light butterscotch, pears, perfumed tones, caramel. Taste comprises earthy bitter fruit, light citrus notes, bread dough. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation, semi drying close laced with grassy bitterness. Ok I guess.
Tried
from Cask
on 04 Mar 2014
at 13:44
6.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 8
Overall 6
Flaske 0,5l fra Kilpishalli. Fortært i heimen 25 Sep 13. Gyldenbrun, Høyt luftig skum som varer. Fin lacing. God maltaroma med antydning til krydder. Lite kullsyre. Smaken er mye malt med karamell & antydning til frukt. Avslutningen er innholdsrik. Tørket frukt. Karamell.
Tried
on 17 Feb 2014
at 12:46
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Ins Glas ergießt sich ein bernsteinfarbenes Bier mit geringer Schaumkrone. Geruch malzig, Karamell, fruchtig. Geschmack trocken fruchtig, malzig, Karamell.
Tried
on 15 Feb 2014
at 12:05
6.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottle. Pours clear amber with small off-white head. Clear aroma of malt and fruit, with notes of hops. Bitter, slightly roasty flavour of hops, with touches of cocoa, enriched by sparse malty and fruity notes. Mildly bitter finish. OK.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Dec 2013
at 10:45
5.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 4
50cl bottle from Aldi. A dark amber pour with a loose whte head; caramel aroma; sweet caramel malt taste; with some light hops and a biscuity finish. A rather average bitter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Nov 2013
at 11:06
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Sample at SBWF 2013. Clear golden with a small white head. Aroma and taste of bread, hay and flowers. Thin and not that interesting to be honest.
Tried
on 29 Sep 2013
at 04:04
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottled. An amber beer with a beige head. The aroma has notes of straw and malt. The flavor is with notes of straw and malt.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Sep 2013
at 10:02
Tried
from Draft
on 01 Aug 2013
at 13:56
6.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottled, from Kilpishalli, Kilpisjärvi, Finland. Lightly hazy brownish amber, small head. Fruity nose with hay and dough. Mid sweet with medium body and well rounded mouthfeel. Caramelly malt. Mid bitter finish..
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jul 2013
at 10:12