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.
Avis
Tomi N
17 days ago
3.9
Jiri L
@ Black Sheep Brewery3 months ago
2.4
Bielby L
3 months ago
3.9
Fig
3 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 Inn4 months ago
3.6
Top pint ! Lamb and lion now called the fat badger
Ed Stout
@ The Stag's Head4 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!
Allen
8 months ago
4.3
A decent flavoured ale that goes fown smoothly. Reasonable strength of 4.4 and good accompaniment to a decent pub lunch too.
Javier M
9 months ago
3.2
Purple Aardvark
@ Cooperative9 months ago
3.8
Can’t go wrong with an amber ale and Black Sheep is one of the best
Cufty S
@ Tesco1 year ago
3.6
An OK Amber ale. With dried fruits and Caramel taste, with a slight bitter after taste.