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
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Overall rating: 4.7881656 / 5 from 845 reviews.
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.
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"Thirty years ago, I used to go to music events with friends in south hampshire and the pubs would often have the original of this beer and it was rich, full , fruity and great. It reminded me of the earlier version of Abbott Ale. I even knew a Fiddle & Guitar + vocal folk duo who called themselves the HSB Boys, even on the side of their vehicle. They were ticked off the brewery who sent them a stern letter and didn't like it."
"I just received my order for Gale’s HSB. A refreshing beer for the hot Summer, relatively light alcohol wise compared to others in the Fuller’s portfolio, but a very distintictive taste."
"I'm a big fan of ESB but a close second in Fuller's premium bitter range is this smooth yet fruity Ale originally brewed by Gales of Horndean."
"This is one of the best beers I have had in a long while. It's a dark traditional English bitter with a fabulous rich taste. Worth every penny."
"The online order was quick, easy to use and the delivery was very fast. An exceptional experience for a first time customer."
"Great taste, good strength and lovely dark russet brown colour."
"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. 🍻👍"
"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!!"
"A lovely, full-bodied, classic English premium bitter. It is really well balanced with the fruity, slightly sweet malt flavours offset by the subtle bitterness and aroma of traditional English hops. It's great that Fullers still produce it."
"Must be in the he top 5 beers in the world"
