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RATINGS: 200   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.18   EST. CALORIES: 153   ABV: 5.1%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
The world famous three ring sign (Purity, Body and Flavor) has been used since 1879, making it older than any Motorcycle, Escalator or drinking straw. When you are ready to revel in history and enjoy one of America’s finest Ales, reach for a Ballantine and enjoy its flavorful body and taste that no other beer can provide.


2.5
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 10/20
beaconstreet (811) - Washington DC, USA - APR 21, 2004
Nice gruffness that brushes the throat, but if you're not into throat masochism, maybe this beer ain't for you. A hoppy flourish to be sure, and crisp golden color. As cheap beers go, I'd say its not bad.

1.8
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 7/20
DrGonzo (625) - Somerville, Massachusetts, USA - APR 4, 2004
Bottle. But first a quick rant: what exactly does the phrase "America's largest selling ale" mean? I certainly doubt that this is has the greatest sales of all American ales, nor is it particularly large...Now for the beer. Brutally pungent skunk aroma, maybe some hops, cannibus. Flavor is tolerable, hints of corn, sticky and sweet finish. Drinkable but at the minimum level.

1.8
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 8/20
obxdude10 (1811) - Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA - APR 3, 2004
Bought a bottle of this at the new Citizens Back Park in Philly, not all that bad of a beer, but very light in body & carbonation, not a whole lot to this, golden color, decent bubbly white head, a slight hop scent in the aroma, a bit of a hoppy flavor & a little on the hoppy side, dry finish, a nice beer to just hang out & watch a ball game but not one that you would want in your house on a regular basis

2.4
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
crazyvin (1536) - New York, USA - MAR 28, 2004
lightly carbonated, hops are present in the aroma, with a skunky malty finsih. Light hops taste.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
desurfer (1154) - Annapolis, Maryland, USA - MAR 18, 2004
Big white head with a light, straw gold body. Aroma is malty and grassy. Flavor has more grassiness, light hops and some sweetness. Finishes dry and earthy. Like ClarkVV stated, this is actually pretty decent.

2.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
ClarkVV (3578) - Allston, Massachusetts, USA - MAR 18, 2004
Tried this solely because I wanted to be like Hunter S Thompson. Surprisingly not that bad at all. A decent flavor, some hops to speak of and not skunky. Though it's not anything great, don't get me wrong. Very golden and sparkly, small white head, aroma of club soda and light hops.

2.5
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
spkldhenlvr24 (517) - Newburgh/Buffalo, New York, USA - MAR 9, 2004
I liked this beer. It reminded me of a Heineken or Becks, with a skunky aroma. A nice golden color with a good deal of carbonation. Better than I expected to come from Miller.

2.5
   AROMA 3/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 4/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
ukntcme (21) - Pennsylvania, USA - FEB 5, 2004
UPDATED: JAN 2, 2005 This brew is an acquired taste. Its different. Skunky, sour and a slight hop flavor. But its better than Bud.


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Beer: Ballantine XXX Ale Rating Avg: 2.18 No. of Ratings: 200
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