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.