Bass Pale Ale

	Percentile
	61
	overall

Brewed by Samlesbury (InBev UK - InBev)
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Preston, England

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1756	3.16/5.0	3.15/5.0	5%	62.6	English pint

Commercial Description:
Available filtered in bottles, cans, and kegs.
A version of Bass for the North American market at 5% to comply with USA ale regulations.
Brewed from the late 70's at Burton. In 2000, after Interbrew bought the Bass brand, production was switched to the Ulster brewery in Northern Ireland. In 2003 production and distribution was switched to Latrobe for a 12-18 period. Now being made back in the UK once again by InBev.

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RSRIZZO (1362), Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

1.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
1.7	2/10	3/5	4/10	2/5	6/20

Sep 23, 2007

Had this beer on 10/15/1998. Color is a deep gold. No aroma, good carbonation and an ok head. Taste is easy but plain. Medium body goes down with a light bite. Finish is a light bitterness and an odd flavor. As a Pale Ale it is Bad, if it was just a beer it still would not be very good.

Codythegreat (141), Carrollton, Georgia, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 22, 2007

Pours an amber colour with a white head and smells kinda like a wheat ale I had a while back. Tastes great but not as bitter as some beers I have had. I drank this out of a shaker.

robinvboyer (1424), Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, Canada

2.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.8	5/10	3/5	6/10	2/5	12/20

Sep 8, 2007

wow, i can’t believe i haven;t rated this before. Had on tap tonight. Nice amber color, good frothy head. Good hops in the nose. Slightly sweet in the flavour, slightly thin body, mild bitter aftertase. a good session ale, but gets kinda cloying after 2-3.

tonybilloni (9), Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA
does not count

4.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.7	9/10	5/5	9/10	5/5	19/20

Sep 7, 2007

I’m an English Pale Ale fan and nothing’s better than the tried ’n’ true Bass Pale Ale. High scores in all categories, but I’m biased as this is my all-time favorite beer. It never disappoints. History in a bottle.

Bullit (1323), Glasgow, Scotland

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	14/20

Sep 7, 2007

Amber colour, medium off-white head. Hops and some roasted malts in the aroma.Taste is more fruity and spicy. Not as bitter and dry as an IPA. Ends watery. Nothing special.

mrant (330), New York, USA

2.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.2	3/10	4/5	3/10	3/5	9/20

Sep 6, 2007

Smells very faintly of sweet malts. Pours a nice light copper color.Taste is watery initially followed by a pleasant bitter flavor. Slightly spicy after taste. Nothing spectacular. I like beer with a bit more flavor.

fishingnet (1045), Brandon, Florida, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	12/20

Sep 5, 2007

Bottle. Pours a clear copper with a two finger off-white head that lasts leaving good lacing. Aroma of floral hops, and light malt. Taste is the same as aroma. Medium mouthfeel with a medium amount of bitterness. Good.

robforbes (1085), Bremerton, Washington, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	6/10	2/5	7/10	3/5	12/20

Sep 4, 2007

pours a clear light amber with little to no head. smell - spice, fruit, sweet, malt, caramel. taste - smooth, spice, carbonated feel on the tongue, wood. overall a nice brew, spicier than the normal pale ale.

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