The Samson trademark was first registered in 1896. The first commercial brewing records date back to 1932, when Samson was launched by Vaux Breweries Ltd to quench the thirst of steelworkers on Teesside. In its heyday it sold 17 million pints per year and an estimated 50,000 customers regularly consumed this beer.
It is now available again in cask with an ABV of 4% and the Extra Special version in bottle has an ABV of 5%.
Samson is brewed mainly using Maris Otter malt, with a blend of a small amount of Crystal and roasted malts to deliver its distinctive flavour. The balance, bitterness and aroma is enhanced through the addition of English Golding hops to both the main brew and individually to each cask.
The result is SAMSON which is a very distinctive beer that delivers a lingering bitterness from the roasted malt on the back of the palate with a deceptively dry finish.
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