Bass Ale

Approval Rate: 79%

79%Approval ratio

Reviews 44

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    miracleman

    Tue Jan 18 2011

    Smooth, clean, crisp..awe goes down nicely.

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    gris2575

    Sat Dec 12 2009

    Solid Beer, not the best on the market but it gets an Extra star for it's availability. It is nice and full flavored, low carbonation and easy to drink.

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    imogen

    Sat Jun 20 2009

    Bass is not stellar, but it is a high-quality English ale. I prefer it in a "Black and Tan," which is a mix of Guinness Stout and Bass Ale. However, I have to say that I like a "Half and Half," which is a mix of Guinness Stout and Harp Lager even better than a Black and Tan. It is a matter of personal preference. I tend to prefer lagers to ales

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    spike65

    Wed May 06 2009

    A fine dark English Ale. Under-stated and lower in carbonation than American beers. Big, full toasted malt flavor with just the right amount of hops to go with the malt sweetness. Kind of the benchmark for English Ale. Well recommended. (Not for Bud drinkers)

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    brewclub

    Wed Apr 22 2009

    Bass Ale is often the best beer in many restaurants. While it isn't the greatest beer on earth, Bass is still a solid choice in the English Pale Ale department and you could do a lot worse than ordering one over domestic macros. I'd give it 3.5 stars if I could.

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    joshua_onthe_hustle_adams

    Sat Feb 28 2009

    12oz bottle pours a mixed brown goldish color, a kind of bitter beginning yet not impressed by this brew

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    eschewobfuscat_ion

    Sun Feb 15 2009

    A bit too heavy for me, once in a while it works.

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    frankswildyear_s

    Fri Feb 13 2009

    Given a choice between a Bass and a Newcastle, I'd take both.

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    irishgit

    Thu Feb 12 2009

    Passable ale, but nothing particularly special. There are many equals on the market, and lots of superior craft brews.

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    doctor_of_madness

    Thu Feb 12 2009

    The original IPA! It's a good one!

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    tadly44a

    Mon Dec 15 2008

    Refreshing, clean, and worthy of a good meal when you are out of Guinness

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    fb1213027417

    Wed Dec 10 2008

    Always a good call if available...

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    james430

    Fri Aug 08 2008

    Ahhhhh

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    oceansoul

    Mon Aug 04 2008

    I like Bass, it was the best of the import ales that the local pubs would actually buy draught. It wasn't very popular here and most of them only have it bottled now. Bass draught is distinctively different from bottled.

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    jennifer

    Sun Jun 22 2008

    Hmmm...nope dont know that one.

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    myspace_313791865

    Sat Jun 07 2008

    I've never tried any of these except corona grooooosssss, and coors and bud light

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    myspace_213814142

    Thu Jun 05 2008

    not my fav but I drink it when nothing else looks tasty.

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    trebon1038

    Wed May 28 2008

    Not too bad but there are better ales out there

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    drentropy

    Tue May 27 2008

    An above-average imported ale.  Widely available and pretty reliable, unlike a lot of imported beers where you might end up with a 'skunky' bottle.

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    lowrent

    Fri Mar 14 2008

    Good beer, but I prefer Harp or Sam Adams to it.

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    averagejoeshmo_e

    Thu Mar 06 2008

    EEEEXXXCCCCCEEEELLLLLLLEEENNNNTTTTTTTTTTTT BEER. ALLTHOUGH, IT IS CONSIDERED A BEER. I THINK OF IT AS THE BEER.

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    genghisthehun

    Fri Feb 29 2008

    I like the draft variety and it's great for the light beer in a Black and Tan.

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    automatt

    Mon Feb 11 2008

    This is a pretty dark beer, but not as dark as Guiness. It's good stuff.

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    fb646481885

    Thu Nov 22 2007

    One of my favorite British brews.

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    sperryc

    Wed Nov 14 2007

    I consider Bass a dinner beer, paired best with steaks or burgers.

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    czechmate

    Wed Nov 14 2007

    Haven't tried this one yet...or if I had, don't remember it much so an average score :-).

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    pcpeter774

    Sat Aug 18 2007

    My favorite import. Forget that possible my favorite brew. This tastey pale ale shows you can be light bodied without being watery!! If you haven't tried it do so now!!!!!!

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    yogurt

    Wed May 30 2007

    Its pretty good. I would usually rather drink something else.

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    anubisnick

    Thu May 17 2007

    underrated by those who think you cant find a good tasting beer in mass production, it is still one of the best brewed ale's imported. Bass is a great beer, black and tan baby!

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    twansalem

    Tue May 15 2007

    Good beer, but not worth the extra money you'll pay to upgrade from one of the cheaper mass produced beers.

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    tomgood1

    Tue Mar 13 2007

    Bass Ale is one of those standard bearers that gets mediocre reviews from a lot of people simply because it is available widely and is mass-produced. More for me, I guess. It is consistently one of the most drinkable, satisfying beers around. I prefer bottles to draft in large part because the taste is more consistent. I've tried a lot of beers but always buy a case of Bass to remind me of which one I like the best.

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    helmut

    Mon Mar 12 2007

    A very nice ESB.  Copper colored (though partially from colorants I believe).  The aroma is nice and balanced and so is the flavor.  Lots of toast in the finish.  May taste flat to American beer drinkers, but English beers often do that.

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    wavydavy

    Wed Jan 24 2007

    I took a Jimmy Riddle (well splashed) in a cask of Bass when I worked for Bass Inns and Taverns way back when - I was so drunk trying to change a cask that I fell over and almost peed my kecks so got "it" out and peed into a filter which was actually filtering back slops... This may not be true.... Other than that - nice pint

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    arkcracker

    Wed Nov 15 2006

    An excellent brew in my book.

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    magilla

    Wed Nov 15 2006

    Guinness is the nectar of the God's, but Bass comes in not too far behind. And of course you can't make a black & tan without Bass. Bass should be rated 4.8 stars.

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    inoitall

    Sun Oct 30 2005

    Black and tan baby!

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    metal_king

    Sat Oct 15 2005

    Simply, thee best ale on the planet IMO. This ale has the best balance of malt and hops on the planet for my palate. This edges Sam Adams in my book, even though I gave that a 5-star rating also. If you want to taste the sweetness, you can. If you want to taste the slight hoppy bitterness, you can. Best to pour this into a glass and watch the frothy head emerge and STAY there, which tells you a good beer is in front of you. Seeing a Bass in the fridge always puts a smile on my face. Cheers to the Brits for making a great ale for 225 plus years.

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    canadasucks

    Fri Jul 08 2005

    Terrific 4-star import. . .dark body with a good taste. . .doesn't cause hangovers, either!

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    oldsearock

    Mon Apr 18 2005

    In a pinch, Bass Ale is always dependable. There are much better ales on the market.

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    peteywheatstra_w

    Mon Apr 11 2005

    one of my favorites, a solid choice I like it very cold

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    greenbreeze

    Sun Feb 20 2005

    one of the great ones. evryone can probably agree that DRAFT is always the BEST

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    james76255

    Wed Feb 16 2005

    I tried this once and liked it quite a bit. Unfortunately, it's not easy to find where I live and when I do they only have a token six pack.

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    djahuti

    Sun Oct 17 2004

    Nice,full bodied ale-but overpriced.

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    brentumsl

    Wed Sep 22 2004

    The best beer I had in the UK. Drink this icy cold in the UK and you will NEVER go back.

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