Bass Pale Ale
Bass Brewers Limited
- From:
- Bass Brewers Limited
- England, United Kingdom
- Style:
- English Pale Ale
Ranked #237 - ABV:
- 5.1%
- Score:
- 77
Ranked #38,184 - Avg:
- 3.35 | pDev: 16.72%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1,136
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 01, 2026
- Added:
- Mar 17, 2001
- Wants:
- 49
- Gots:
- 397
SCORE
77
Okay
77
Okay
A classic pale ale. This version of Bass for the North American market at 5% to comply with USA ale regulations.
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Ratings by bros:
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Reviewed by Kubishark from Maryland
4.51/5 rDev +34.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
4.51/5 rDev +34.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
My rating is for this on cask only, which has an ABV of 4.4% by the way. Had at a couple different pubs in London, including the Hand & Shears. I literally cannot believe how drinkable and enjoyable this actually is. Like perhaps one of the most quaffable beers of all time. Super smooth with a lovely nutty and light caramel taste. Nothing about it is very intense, it's a gentle beer with gentle notes that's just really nostalgic and cozy all around.
Feb 01, 2026More User Ratings:
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.35/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.35/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
RB transfer
Jun 30, 2025
Reviewed by Sinfull from New York
3.06/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.06/5 rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Decent brew. Amber color, nice head. Malt, bread and hint of caramel in aroma. Malty, earthy character in taste, pleasant hoppy bitterness in the aftertaste. Very good, as for mass-product, even though it doesn't taste like true English bitter.
Jan 16, 2025Reviewed by KleinSchwein from England
3.58/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.58/5 rDev +6.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
From notes.
Poured from a 500ml bottle. 4.4% abv.
Look - Clear amber , finger thick off white head, tiny bubbled vigorous carbonation and lacing for days.
Smell- Slightly happy, slightly musty and a little bit of malt. Low on aroma.
Taste- Malty and sweet, full flavours of biscuit with hints of dried fruit. A very light bitterness late on.
Mouth feel - Almost creamy with carbonation, full bodied.
Overall - Bass is a malty treat , could use a touch more bitterness but it's full flavoured and easy drinking .
Aug 31, 2024Poured from a 500ml bottle. 4.4% abv.
Look - Clear amber , finger thick off white head, tiny bubbled vigorous carbonation and lacing for days.
Smell- Slightly happy, slightly musty and a little bit of malt. Low on aroma.
Taste- Malty and sweet, full flavours of biscuit with hints of dried fruit. A very light bitterness late on.
Mouth feel - Almost creamy with carbonation, full bodied.
Overall - Bass is a malty treat , could use a touch more bitterness but it's full flavoured and easy drinking .
Reviewed by BurtonRed from England
3.86/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.86/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Smooth with a surprisingly strong bitter finish. This was draught bass 4.4% in a pub near its homeland of Burton-on-Trent. Incredibly satisfying to look at in a glass, with the iconic logo. May be a shadow of its former-great status but it's still a lovely drop in a cozy pub in the early evening. Just needs managing better.
Mar 04, 2024
Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho
3.94/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Cask at the Roebuck. Light amber pour, creamy off-white head. Bready, caramelly malty aroma. Taste follows, sweet and smooth, malty, caramel. Creamy, mouthfeel. Wow!
Feb 26, 2023
Rated by 1BrewBacca from Georgia
3.05/5 rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.05/5 rDev -9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Looks better than it taste. Quite a watery brew. Nothing special here. Move along.
Jan 13, 2023
Reviewed by MadMadMike from France
3.44/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.44/5 rDev +2.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Easy drinking sessionable beer that has a Secret Identity as the bottom layer of a Black & Tan, with fresh Guinness on top. It’s a classic combo that really works.
Bass on its own is OK too.,.
Jan 09, 2023Bass on its own is OK too.,.
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