Bass Pale Ale - Bass Brewers Limited

Luigi

North Carolina

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

(Pours a deep amber color. The Hops aroma come off kind of oily with some sweet malts holding it back. I can taste mineral water. I find this common and expected in an English beer. Sweet malts come out in the flavor and the Noble hops come out fairly strong. This beer is very English and I it enjoy very much. Bass Ale was one of the first English Pale Ales I tried and is still one of my favorite. Makes a great session beer!) Review of import version in '05.

03-06-12 This is first review of Bass Pale Ale that has been brewed in Baldwinsville, NY instead of the UK.

Pours out a clear rich amber color with an off white two finger head. Retention is decent as it sticks around the glass a little. A thin blanket of foam rest on top the ale.

The aroma does seem a bit fresher than the import. With cleaner malt notes and a light citrus from the hops. Notes of caramel and toasted malt.

Again the flavor of this ale has become more fresh because it does not have to cross the Atlantic. Toasted two row malt with a hint of caramel. The hops are much more present in this domestic Bass Ale. They are a little spicy, kind of black pepper like. One think I can notice is that that mineral water taste and diecytal butterscotch is not as strong. To me that is characteristic of any English Pale Ale, especially Bass.

Finishes mild and balanced with nothing over the top. Semi-dry with a mild bitter hops lingering. Medium bodied and easy to drink.

Overall, this American brewery obviously produces a fresher product, but there is a few characteristics missing that can be found in the UK brew. Either way, this is a classic Pale Ale that set the standard. Cheers, the fresher version seems to appeal to me a little more. I mean fresh is better.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2012 21:31:34 | More by Luigi

zmusselman

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

06-19-2013 02:29:38 | More by zmusselman

MikeyC37

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +17.6%

06-18-2013 05:00:35 | More by MikeyC37

comradekyle

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

06-17-2013 00:37:11 | More by comradekyle

dbkdev

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -11.8%

06-16-2013 01:41:26 | More by dbkdev

TheBeeraholic

Ontario (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

06-15-2013 17:05:57 | More by TheBeeraholic

mckowned

Connecticut

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

06-13-2013 22:59:46 | More by mckowned

gleemonger

California

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

06-13-2013 18:34:05 | More by gleemonger

MPSTARR

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

06-13-2013 01:58:33 | More by MPSTARR

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +2.9%

06-11-2013 17:42:11 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER

chuckgfk

Alaska

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

06-11-2013 04:19:03 | More by chuckgfk

apasternak

Ohio

2.5/5  rDev -26.5%

06-11-2013 02:22:05 | More by apasternak

garuda

Pennsylvania

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

06-10-2013 10:07:20 | More by garuda

calcutron

Texas

2.5/5  rDev -26.5%

06-06-2013 03:03:47 | More by calcutron

Norseman

Illinois

2.75/5  rDev -19.1%

06-05-2013 02:10:30 | More by Norseman

Bones10

Illinois

4/5  rDev +17.6%

06-05-2013 02:09:49 | More by Bones10

yodagruv

Texas

3/5  rDev -11.8%

06-04-2013 03:19:16 | More by yodagruv

DuffDaddy

Florida

4/5  rDev +17.6%

06-03-2013 17:09:19 | More by DuffDaddy

Qstor

Maryland

4/5  rDev +17.6%

06-03-2013 16:14:17 | More by Qstor

CurtisD

New Brunswick (Canada)

3/5  rDev -11.8%

06-03-2013 16:06:26 | More by CurtisD

maxwelldeux

North Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -26.5%

06-03-2013 02:30:35 | More by maxwelldeux

sommersb

Tennessee

3.7/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Tasted On: 06-02-2013
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 12 oz. clear bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Tulip pint
Purchased: 6-pack from Publix

My bottles were brewed in Baldwinsville, NY according to the label.

Pours with a good-sized offwhite head, on a medium to dark amber beer. No lacing really to speak of, but head retention is OK. The pleasant aromas feature sweet malts with a caramel aspect.

The taste has bready malts for a sweet start, with some spiciness and earthy hops. Bitterness is very low. The body is medium and there's a moderate amount of carbonation. Finishes slightly sweet and refreshing.

Overall a surprising beer - I liked it more than I anticipated. Simple but pleasant.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 22:53:54 | More by sommersb

Miha

Slovenia

3.25/5  rDev -4.4%

06-01-2013 22:59:58 | More by Miha

shanny1981

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +10.3%

06-01-2013 20:16:04 | More by shanny1981

randymanar

Arkansas

3/5  rDev -11.8%

06-01-2013 19:47:21 | More by randymanar