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South
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CONTACT US
SA Brain & Co Ltd, The Cardiff Brewery, PO Box 53, Crawshay Street, Cardiff CF10 5DS
Tel. 029 2040 2060 Fax. 029 2040 3344 email sales@sabrain.com
website www.sabrain.com |
OUR HISTORY
NATIONAL BREWER OF
WALES
S.A. Brain & Co Ltd. has grown from
being Cardiff's own brewer into "The National Brewer of Wales"
over the last 100 years.
The present day company brings together a
combined heritage of over 600 years of South Wales brewing tradition. The
Old Brewery, which is currently awaiting re-development, on St. Mary
Street in the heart of Cardiff's city centre was founded in 1713. In
1882 it was purchased by Samuel Arthur Brain and his uncle Joseph Benjamin
Brain. The company has remained in the family ownership ever since
and the present chairman is a direct descendant of one of the founders.
In 1997 the company purchased South Wales'
other leading independent brewery Crown Buckley which had been formed from
the merger of the Crown brewery of Pontyclun with the famous Buckleys
brewery of Llanelli, founded in 1767. Today the full range of Brains
and Buckleys ales are still produced in the traditional manner at the
company's Cardiff brewery which is a familiar city centre landmark with
its chimney rising up beside Cardiff central station. The company
operates over 200 pubs across South Wales and the West Country and within
Cardiff's city centre it has a venue to suit everyone's taste by both day
and night.
OUR CASK BEERS:
We also offer a range of Smooth,
Seasonal and Bottled products.
See our website &
buy online!
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ABV 3.7% Cask sizes 9's, 18's and 36's Take home 440ml can
TASTING NOTE
Brewed with a carefully blended choice of malts, Fuggles and Goldings hops
together with Brains' own strain of yeast. Golden amber in colour, this
beer has an initial sweet-malt flavour followed by the characteristic
Brains well-hopped finish.
BACKGROUND
Traditionally known as 'light' (because it wasn't 'Dark') Brains Bitter
was developed over the years to provide a refreshing yet satisfying pint
for the people of Cardiff and the Valleys of South Wales and has become
Brains' best-selling beer. A regular winner of Brewery Industry
International Awards.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ABV 3.5% Cask sizes 9's and 18's
TASTING NOTES
A skilful blend of dark and chocolate malts, gives this rich dark mild a
full fine flavour. The beer has a delicate hop and chocolate aroma while
the palate starts malty with a slight nuttiness, but then gives way to a
light dry finish.
BACKGROUND
Brains Dark was for many years the original mainstay of the Brains product
range, and rapidly became an important part of Cardiff everyday life. A
distinctive ale which is non-cloying, it is easier to drink than many
other mild ales. Although Brains Dark has retained its place in the hearts
of the people of the capital city, it has found favour much further afield
and is now a popular and welcome guest beer around the country. A
reputation with cask ale enthusiasts is reflected in the current CAMRA
award "Champion Mild of Wales".
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ABV 4.2% Cask sizes 9's, 18's and 36's Take home 440ml can and 500ml
bottle
TASTING NOTES
Brewed to a recipe combining the characteristics of pale and crystal malts
with choicest traditional ale hop varieties. The beer has a long, deep,
bitter-sweet finish with fruit and hop notes. This is Brains beer at its
best, a strong ale which is distinctively hoppy.
BACKGROUND
Brains S.A. is more than just our most famous beer - it has become a
legend, a name treated with affection and reverence by cask ale drinkers
throughout the land. A real favourite wherever it is sold, either as a
guest or as a permanent feature, Brains S.A. has a devoted following of
enthusiasts.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ABV 4.7% Cask size 9SA Gold is a
full-flavoured, hoppy and refreshing golden ale, brewed in
Wales at the home of the world famous Brains S.A. The beer
is late-hopped using Cascade and Styrian Goldings, giving it
complex and refreshing citrus aromas and flavours. It's
delicious on its own and also makes a great accompaniment to
food.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ABV 4.5% Cask size 9
TASTING NOTES
Full bodied and warming, rich in palate, spicy and aromatic with a deeply
satisfying finish. This premium ale has been described as having a
"classic" flavour not commonly available these days.
BACKGROUND
The roots of Buckleys Brewery trace back to 1767, where, under the
ownership of Henry Child, a prominent Methodist, the company began to brew
beer in Llanelli. The Reverend James Buckley later took on the serious
development of the brewery after his marriage to Child's daughter, Maria.
The Rev. James is named after the founder of Buckleys Brewery. A
traditional centuries old recipe is followed to brew this premium ale, now
proving to be a highly desirable 'guest' throughout the UK.
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PRODUCT DETAILS
ABV 3.7% Cask sizes 9's, 18's and 36's
TASTING NOTES
Brewed traditionally with a combination of Challenger, Golding and Fuggles
hops. A light, fragrant nose with a pleasing hoppy character.
Well-balanced with nutty overtones for easy drinking.
BACKGROUND
The roots of Buckleys Brewery trace back to 1767, where, under the
ownership of Henry Child, a prominent Methodist, the company began to brew
beer in Llanelli. The Reverend James Buckley later took on the serious
development of the brewery after his marriage to Child's daughter, Maria.
Famous for generations in the pubs of West Wales, Buckleys Best Bitter is
now distributed throughout South Wales.
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