Special Ale is also well known as our flagship bottled ale (the name of which is simply Black Sheep Ale).
Special Ale was the second beer we ever produced here at Black Sheep and remains a favourite in our portfolio.
A robust and agile amber ale, first introduced to our range in 1994, Special Ale carries an explosion of fruit on the aroma and palate with the fruity esters offering notes of raisins and pear drops. The malt blend provides notes of toffee, caramel and biscuit which balances perfectly against those flavoursome British hops. Superbly bittersweet and an icon of our range, Special Ale holds a special place in our heart.
Reviews
Hanzel
@ Solmu Beer and Wine2 months ago
3.7
Archtei
@ Solmu Beer and Wine2 months ago
3.5
Vikke
@ Olutravintola Konttori3 months ago
3.9
1972GAZMOD
@ Home Bargains Aldridge4 months ago
3.5
Was probably a bit mean when I rated it last time. Decent session drink. Nice malty aroma and taste with a subtle fruitiness mixed in. Bitter finish but enjoyable. Smooth and easy drinking. A good bargain at the moment in my local Home Bargains. 1.39 a can, 440ml
Bonne1978
@ The Queens Head5 months ago
3.5
Roywenk
@ The Bishops Arms, Luleå5 months ago
4.0
Bra start på eftermiddagen!
Simon P
@ Home Bargains Swindon5 months ago
4.0
Bluffsfisticuffs
@ Home Bargains Kingston6 months ago
3.2
Not bad, very mild flavour but nice and drinkable!
Tomi N
6 months ago
3.9
Jiri L
@ Black Sheep Brewery9 months ago
2.4