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Premium bitter from S.A. Brain & Co. of Cardiff, Wales, nicknamed 'Skull Attack' or 'Special Ale,' and a flagship product of the brewery founded in 1882.
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What does SA mean in Brains SA?
The brewery says the initials may mean Special Ale, Samuel Arthur, or Skull Attack, but the original meaning has been lost. That uncertainty is part of the beer's long-running identity in Wales. [Brains Brewery SA page](https://brainsbrewery.com/products/sa)
When was Brains SA first brewed?
Brains says SA was first brewed in 1958. It became one of the flagship beers associated with S.A. Brain & Co., the Cardiff brewery founded in 1882. [Brains Brewery SA page](https://brainsbrewery.com/products/sa)
What style and strength is Brains SA?
Brains SA is a copper-coloured premium bitter with rich malt, Pale and Crystal malts, and Challenger, Goldings, and Fuggles hops. The current brewery listing gives it an ABV of 4.2%. [Brains Brewery SA page](https://brainsbrewery.com/products/sa)
Where is Brains SA brewed?
The beer is associated with the Dragon Brewery in Cardiff, Wales. Brains describes SA as a Welsh premium ale with a malty, nutty profile rather than a pale lager or heavily hopped IPA. [Brains Brewery SA page](https://brainsbrewery.com/products/sa)
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