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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6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
50 cl bottle @ home. Rated on 04.04.2009
Aroma has English hops, toffee, some caramel and hay. Flavour is slightly sweet with toffee, some caramel and hints of citrus. Somewhat dry and nutty finish. Decent bitter.
Aroma has English hops, toffee, some caramel and hay. Flavour is slightly sweet with toffee, some caramel and hints of citrus. Somewhat dry and nutty finish. Decent bitter.
Tried
from Bottle
on 16 Feb 2013
at 02:49
5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 4
Overall 4
Appearance: Clear copper color with a tan head. Some lacing.
Aroma: Caramel malt and light fruity.
Palate: Medium body. A bit sweet and some bitterness. Average carbonation.
Taste: Sweet caramel malt. Light fruity and light hoppy.
Overall impression: Unusual dull and boring British bitter.
Personal stats: Bottle from SPAR Stansted Airport in England
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2013
at 13:00
4.6/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 5
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Modest bitter that has a clear deep golden colour and an excellent body. Mid-bitterness.
Tried
on 09 Jan 2013
at 10:19
4.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 4
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 5
Bottle. Deep golden colour with an off-white head. Aroma is butterscotsch, malt, hop, fruit, grass. Flavour is butterscotsch, malt, hop, fruit, grain. Medium body. Boring beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Dec 2012
at 01:21
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Bottled (K CM Kivihaka, Vaasa). Golden colour, small white head. Aroma is fruity, floral, some grassyness and quite malty. Flavour is quite similar with some good bitterness in the finish. Mild doughy notes as well (due to see through clean bottles?)
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Oct 2012
at 10:23
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 5.5
Bottle from bierzwerg.de. Amber color with small white head. Aroma of malt with hints of roasted nuts. Taste, caramel malt, roasted nuts, very light bitterness in finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Oct 2012
at 11:24
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Copenhagen Beer Festival, May 2012. Golden with a small white head. Fruity aroma ith caramel and toffee. Sweetish fruity flavour with a grassy touch
Tried
on 14 Jul 2012
at 04:22
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