Wonderful beer
"I have enjoyed HSB for many years when Gales was an independent brewer and I was not disappointed when I ordered 8 bottles from Fullers. Great beer when watching sporting events or any time if it comes to that. Wonderful. 🍻👍"
Gale's HSB 500ml Bottle
Sale price
£17.50
Description
A silky-smooth premium ale, Horndean Special Bitter was originally the flagship beer of Gales Brewery in Hampshire. First launched in 1959, it's still brewed with the same passion and pride today – and the age-old recipe continues to go down a storm
Brew Notes
Hops
Challenger, Fuggles and Goldings
Malt
Pale, Crystal Light, and Chocolate
Overall rating: 4.7906976 / 5 from 817 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Gale's HSB 500ml Bottle is a premium ale praised for its great taste, smooth finish, and deep amber color. Customers enjoy its balanced bitterness and recommend it for various occasions. However, opinions vary on delivery and the bottle itself.
Summary topics
- Taste: 19%
- Ale Type: 18%
- Finish: 2%
- Pint Enjoyment: 5%
- HSB Balance: 14%
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Review highlights
- "It is a generous full bodied ale with a satisfying taste." —
- "First time trying Gales HSB, lovely deep colour, smooth tasting and good strength, what's not to like." —
- "AND Fullers HSB is a strong smooth beer with a beautiful red colour and rich, fruity flavour." —
Reviews
Living originally in Portsmouth quite
"Living originally in Portsmouth quite near to Gales Brewery in Horndean. I have been drinking HSB for many years. How great it was that when Fullers acquired Gales Brewery they continued to make the great beer HSB - For those who don't know - HSB - "Horndean Special Bitter" and Fullers have all the best pubs!!"
Bitter as it should be
"After reading all the positive reviews on HSB I wondered if it could really be that good. Wow. . . all that and better!! The mellow flavour just begs for more quaffing and served at cellar temperature it is truly superb. It is many years since I tasted such a grand pint of old fashioned bitter and I will certainly be drinking more of it in the future. A fantastic find and highly recommended"
I think that HSB is
"I think that HSB is one of the best beers going but unfortunately I didn't taste any of these ones that I ordered as they were sent to my brother in Cornwall"
HSB Review
"As Fuller's is the only version of HSB I've tasted it's an impressive bitter with a slightly fruity finish. I must admit it's one of my favourite products that Fuller's produce and I wish I could have tasted the original which was originally made by Gale's brewery."
An all round robust ale!
"An all round robust ale! Great malty taste which quenches the thirst and a strong flavour which belies the strenghth of the beer. Good for get togethers or a cheeky swift one after a hard days work. This beer has soon become a family favourite."
Beautiful hoppy ale.
"I love beer, but I really REALLY love this beer. I grew up a stones throw away from the original Gales Brewery in Horndean, so when I enjoy a bottle of HSB I’m taken back to my youth. The smell from the brewery was wondeful, even before I was old enough to be allowed a pint! Thank you Fullers for keeping this superb ale going. I have a small stock of this beer now. When that’s nearly gone, I will order some more! Cheers"
Best beer ever.
"HSB has been my favourite beer for over 35 years. So brilliant that I can buy direct as not often on tap around me. 10/10 and a gold star."
Lovely ale - drinking one
"Lovely ale - drinking one as I type this. I’m afraid my palette isn’t as discerning as many others claim but I know that this a pleasure to drink on a warm Bank Holiday such as today. And - yes - I would buy it again."
Next to Fullers, Gales was
"Next to Fullers, Gales was one of my favourite breweries. HSB being my favourite followed by their besr bitter. HSB being the flag ship beer. A great tasting beer with a lasting bitterness right to the end. Thankyou Fullers for keeping this traditional ale going."
