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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JLAudio (282), Crestwood, Illinois, USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	15/20

Aug 1, 2007

This is probably one of my favorite ESB style ales. Definitely is better with Guiness in a black & tan, but by itself it does fine. Has a nice copper color, with nice head. Nice lacing as well. Taste is good, nice and smooth with a little bitterness (dry) at the end. Solid.

Slipstream (746), USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

Jul 30, 2007 Updated: Sep 7, 2007

On the label, Bass claims to be the original pale ale. It is smooth and has a unique flavor (in which I detect a hint of orange peel) that goes well with food. It is lightly hoppy and mildly bitter, without much carbonation and a nice copper coloring. This is a pleasant classic that is a little short in strengths and surprises.

joohefner (380), Isla Vista, California, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Jul 26, 2007

pours dark amber with medium off white head. english malt aroma of slightly earthy and nutty earth malt. pretty good body. tastes mostly of carmel malt and slightly nutty. good for its availability

Allen (1331), Switzerland

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	7/10	4/5	5/10	4/5	11/20

Jul 25, 2007

Bottled 568ml. It pours an amber-brown beer with a slightly tanned and nicely remaining head of a good size. The aroma is of nuts, Christmas pudding, raisins and fudge. A rather enjoyable full nose. The taste is rather malty. Some mint-like elements show up. A nice full-bodied beer. The finish is faint and a bit unenjoyable. Some marzipan. A beautiful lacing has been left... The aftertaste reminds me somewhat of a malt liquor.

BeerVirgin72 (778), Pataskala, Ohio, USA

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

Jul 21, 2007

I drank this from a bottle, unfortunately, at a wedding. But it was very tasty none the less. Sweet malts up front with a slightly bitter finish.

T3llLAllDE (82), USA

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	11/20

Jul 21, 2007

pretty copper pour with small head. hoppy bitterness with nice finish. full body. nice beer to have on tap.

badlizard (2334), Berkeley, California, USA

2.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.6	5/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	10/20

Jul 20, 2007

Reddish copper with fizzy white head. Vaguely malty aroma and taste, but way too watery in most every respect to good.

puboflyons (598), New Hampshire, USA

2.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
2.9	6/10	3/5	5/10	3/5	12/20

Jul 19, 2007

The U.S. version. Pours honey-brown with a red tint. Off-white head that fades momentarily and leaves little lacing. Hoppy aroma but not overpowering. Full bodied with a medium mouthfeel. Bitter flavor with a bit of an aftertaste. Not near as good as Fullers but a lot easier to find in a pinch. A good ale to introduce to your friends who are interested in taking baby steps to expand their beer drinking experience.

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