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Bass Pale Ale

Bass Pale Ale  - Premium Bitter/ESB

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 Percentile 
62
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 
17533.16/5.03.16/5.05%63.1English pint
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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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RicktheBassAleDrinker99 (6), USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Dec 19, 2001  
By far the best beer I have ever tasted. It is a dream to one day visit Burton, and have a few pints at the brewery. I have no problem paying a little more for this import. Bass Ale is all I drink and I suggest every man, woman and child, over 21 of cource, try one as well. On second thoughts, don’t I’d hate for the supply to run low..


ribrewmaster99 (11), Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Dec 27, 2001  
Quite simply the best mass produced beer on Earth. Crisp and clean with a wonderful fruity malt finish. Its copper color is perfect. It is a classic example of a true English Pale Ale, and quite simply heaven in a bottle. Slightly better on tap, and at about 50 degrees.


captspastic (20), Austin, Texas, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Mar 20, 2002  
This is my overall favorite beer of choice. Bass Ale to me has the perfect combination of flavors. It’s pronounced without being overbearing, flavorful without knocking your taste buds over. A beer that is the top of my list always, and my first choice whenever I order.


 UnionMade (621), Connecticut, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Dec 19, 2002  
I can’t believe I didn’t rate this yet. 300 something ratings and i forgot Bass. Well, this is one of the all time great beers of the world, andas long as Coors doesn’t completely meddle with Bass’ recipe and brewing habits, it should remain one of the all time beers. Rating is based on many many pints of pre-coors Bass. One of my comfort foods.


odelay (37), fuquay-varina, North Carolina, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Sep 26, 2002  
when you’re at a bar, have this on tap! mmmmmmmmmm. i’m not saying anymore. you’ve all had bass i’m sure. my fav. pale.


AleMasterC (1), USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 1, 2004  
The classic ale, a beer to which all over beers should be compared. One of the best beers in the world. If a bar or pub doesn’t carry it, quickly ask for a coke and leave promptly. A beer with a history behind it, featured in a painting by Manet. Doesn’t have a strong after taste found in too many micro brew. A staple.


jasps66 (1), Athens, Georgia, USA
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4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/105/520/20
Mar 2, 2005  
Bass is the best, not only because it is the best, but becasue it is the best out there! Simply Best!!!!!!!!!!


cruz22499 (20), Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/519/20
Sep 7, 2001  
What can I say about Bass Ale, It’s a classic, a legend. If you don’t fall in love with this beer then you don’t appriciate the art of beer.



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