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
Bonne1978
@ The Queens Head18 days ago
3.5
Roywenk
@ The Bishops Arms, Luleå20 days ago
4.0
Bra start på eftermiddagen!
Simon P
@ Home Bargains Swindon25 days ago
4.0
Bluffsfisticuffs
@ Home Bargains Kingston1 month ago
3.2
Not bad, very mild flavour but nice and drinkable!
Tomi N
2 months ago
3.9
Jiri L
@ Black Sheep Brewery4 months ago
2.4
Bielby L
4 months ago
3.9
Fig
5 months ago
4.8
Thin head. Pours a clear medium brown.
Tastes crisp, clean and smooth.
Slight malty aftertaste.
Overall, very good ale.
Jackson M
@ The Lamb & Lion Inn5 months ago
3.6
Top pint ! Lamb and lion now called the fat badger
Ed Stout
@ The Stag's Head5 months ago
4.0
Light amber in the glass with aromas of malt and fruit. A good solid taste, fruity with good hops and sweet caramel after taste. Tis good!