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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5.3/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle 500ml.Clear medium amber orange colour with a average, frothy, good lacing, mostly lasting, off-white head. Aroma is moderate malty, caramel, toffee, light hoppy, grass. Flavour is moderate sweet and light bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20120623]
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jul 2012
at 06:56
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottle 500ml @ fonefan
Pours clear deep golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and floral, grassy hops. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter. Body is medium, texture is thin to oily, carbonation is soft.
Pours clear deep golden with a off-white head. Aroma has notes of malt, caramel and floral, grassy hops. Taste is medium sweet and light bitter. Body is medium, texture is thin to oily, carbonation is soft.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jun 2012
at 09:34
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle. A clear, dark golden beer with a small, dense, off-white to white head. Biscuity, almost bready nose with fruityness and some grass hints. Medium body, soft carbonation and semi-sweet. Some sweetness in the flavor, with biscuity malts and a fruity touch. Short finish with the same elements found initially. Drinkable indeed, but I’d prefer lots of other beers to this. 120623
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Jun 2012
at 09:30