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Brewed by Samlesbury (InBev UK)
Style: Premium Bitter/ESB
Preston, England
Serve in English pint

bottled
common

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common

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RATINGS: 1942   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.14   EST. CALORIES: 150   ABV: 5%
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COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Available filtered in bottles, cans, and kegs.
A version of Bass, primarily for the North American market at 5%.
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 after which it reverted to the UK, latterly at InBev’s Samlesbury brewery. As of 2012, the US version was being produced at A-B InBev’s Baldwinsville brewery but production at Samlesbury continues for other export markets.


4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
biomechanic (55) - Washington, USA - DEC 24, 2004
This is a great example of Ales. Crisp flavor with some hints of spice and fruit. Goes down easy. Reddish color and long forming head. Get it.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
Hysteria (38) - USA - MAR 31, 2003
Nice copper color. Head stays around a while. Fine hops up front with malt soon following. Carmel in back.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
BassMonkey83 (16) - USA - MAY 11, 2003
My personal favorite Mass Distribution beer. A perfect blend of lightness blended with unique flavor and aroma. A hint of bitterness adds something interesting to the beer. Slight fruit flavor and I sometimes get a hint of something bordering on licorice mixed in. A wonderful beer to enjoy with friends and accompanies barbecue nicely. One of the things I've always liked about this beer is just how good I feel after it, producing just enough buzz to relax with, without feeling bloated or weighed down. For a great experience, go for the Black and Tan.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
lucablight (10) - USA - MAY 16, 2003
A true classic, sweet creamy flavor, leaves a nice hoppy taste in your mouth. Could drink this stuff all day.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
Commodore (112) - Ontario, CANADA - JAN 29, 2004
UPDATED: JAN 18, 2005 I’ve decided that this is as "light" as I’m prepared to go. This ale didn’t have much of an aroma, was giving me nightmares of Boddington’s until I tasted it. This had a nice bite to it. As you can see from the picture, it’s an amber ale...and due to my unskilled pour produced a tremendous head..for shame. I’d order this again if I didn’t feel in the mood for a dark porter. RERATE: Well, I’ve had a lot more of these, and for good reason. This is an excellent crisp beer that always goes down smooth with a balanced taste. Whether to refresh after mowing the lawn, or to warm on a cold autumn night, this is the session ale of choice!

4.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
punklawyer (100) - USA - FEB 13, 2004
This beer has no aroma to speak of but it looks and tastes the part of a great ale. I love it.

4.2
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
brg898s (8) - Springfield, Missouri, USA - APR 12, 2005 does not count
One of my favorites! This ale has a toasty aroma and taste, and has a lot of depth for a pale ale.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
thekmoonlegend (115) - Lynn, Massachusetts, USA - NOV 10, 2007
UPDATED: DEC 30, 2007 One of my favorite beers. Good from the bottle or on tap. Can taste the hops, but not overpowering for a pale ale. A pleasant aftertaste combined with a great amber-brown color also add to its appeal.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 17/20
SPDickerman (424) - Texas, USA - NOV 15, 2010
Pours a pale amber with a decent white head. Smells fruity and of faint malts and even fainter hops. Tastes nice and malty with a little bit of hop bitterness. Medium-bodied with a smooth texture and pleasant carbonation Bass Pale Ale finishes somewhat dry and somewhat bitter but still enjoyable. I prefer is cooler, and maybe even from the tap.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
augustench (1) - - APR 1, 2012 does not count
Good beer. Nice flavor tones with mild refreshing bitterness. Great drinkability.


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