{"product_id":"hicks-traditional-strong-cornish-ale-by-st-austell-brewery","title":"Hicks Traditional Strong Cornish Ale by St Austell Brewery","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"501\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHicks Traditional Strong Cornish Ale is the brewery's oldest and most iconic ale, named in honour of founder \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWalter Hicks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. First brewed to celebrate Cornwall's rich brewing heritage, Hicks has become a true British classic, renowned for its depth of flavour, full-bodied character, and timeless appeal. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"939\"\u003eBrewed with generous quantities of Maris Otter Pale, Crystal, and Black malts, alongside traditional Progress and Goldings hops, Hicks delivers a beautifully balanced combination of rich malt sweetness and classic English hop bitterness. The result is a dark ruby ale brimming with notes of raisins, toffee, dried fruit, and toasted biscuit, finishing with a firm yet smooth bitterness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eA staple of the St Austell range for generations, Hicks is a beer that celebrates traditional English brewing at its finest—complex, satisfying, and exceptionally drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eNose: \u003c\/strong\u003eRich aromas of raisins, toffee, caramel, dried fruit, and toasted malt with subtle earthy hop notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull-bodied with flavours of fruity biscuit, caramel, dark toffee, dried fruit, and classic English hop bitterness balanced by a rich malt backbone. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/strong\u003eLong, smooth, and warming with lingering dried fruit, toasted malt, and gentle earthy bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1652\"\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSt Austell Brewery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional Strong Cornish Ale (English Strong Ale)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1758\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 500ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003eIBUs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eMalts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maris Otter Pale, Crystal \u0026amp; Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progress \u0026amp; Goldings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark Ruby\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetarians \u0026amp; Vegans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cornwall, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2006\"\u003eFounded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1851\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bavaria Export","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45305310216215,"sku":"Excess Weight","price":79.99,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3026\/9496\/files\/Hicks_Traditional_Strong_Cornish_Ale_by_St_Austell_Brewery_-_Mothercity_Liquor.jpg?v=1784120626","url":"https:\/\/mothercityliquor.co.za\/zu\/products\/hicks-traditional-strong-cornish-ale-by-st-austell-brewery","provider":"Mothercity Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}