Bass Ale
Approval Rate: 79%
Reviews 44
by miracleman
Tue Jan 18 2011Smooth, clean, crisp..awe goes down nicely.
by gris2575
Sat Dec 12 2009Solid 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.
by imogen
Sat Jun 20 2009Bass 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
by spike65
Wed May 06 2009A 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)
by brewclub
Wed Apr 22 2009Bass 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.
by joshua_onthe_hustle_adams
Sat Feb 28 200912oz bottle pours a mixed brown goldish color, a kind of bitter beginning yet not impressed by this brew
by eschewobfuscat_ion
Sun Feb 15 2009A bit too heavy for me, once in a while it works.
by frankswildyear_s
Fri Feb 13 2009Given a choice between a Bass and a Newcastle, I'd take both.
by irishgit
Thu Feb 12 2009Passable ale, but nothing particularly special. There are many equals on the market, and lots of superior craft brews.
by doctor_of_madness
Thu Feb 12 2009The original IPA! It's a good one!
by tadly44a
Mon Dec 15 2008Refreshing, clean, and worthy of a good meal when you are out of Guinness
by fb1213027417
Wed Dec 10 2008Always a good call if available...
by james430
Fri Aug 08 2008Ahhhhh
by oceansoul
Mon Aug 04 2008I 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.
by jennifer
Sun Jun 22 2008Hmmm...nope dont know that one.
by myspace_313791865
Sat Jun 07 2008I've never tried any of these except corona grooooosssss, and coors and bud light
by myspace_213814142
Thu Jun 05 2008not my fav but I drink it when nothing else looks tasty.
by trebon1038
Wed May 28 2008Not too bad but there are better ales out there
by drentropy
Tue May 27 2008An above-average imported ale. Widely available and pretty reliable, unlike a lot of imported beers where you might end up with a 'skunky' bottle.
by lowrent
Fri Mar 14 2008Good beer, but I prefer Harp or Sam Adams to it.
by averagejoeshmo_e
Thu Mar 06 2008EEEEXXXCCCCCEEEELLLLLLLEEENNNNTTTTTTTTTTTT BEER. ALLTHOUGH, IT IS CONSIDERED A BEER. I THINK OF IT AS THE BEER.
by genghisthehun
Fri Feb 29 2008I like the draft variety and it's great for the light beer in a Black and Tan.
by automatt
Mon Feb 11 2008This is a pretty dark beer, but not as dark as Guiness. It's good stuff.
by fb646481885
Thu Nov 22 2007One of my favorite British brews.
by sperryc
Wed Nov 14 2007I consider Bass a dinner beer, paired best with steaks or burgers.
by czechmate
Wed Nov 14 2007Haven't tried this one yet...or if I had, don't remember it much so an average score :-).
by pcpeter774
Sat Aug 18 2007My 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!!!!!!
by yogurt
Wed May 30 2007Its pretty good. I would usually rather drink something else.
by anubisnick
Thu May 17 2007underrated 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!
by twansalem
Tue May 15 2007Good beer, but not worth the extra money you'll pay to upgrade from one of the cheaper mass produced beers.
by tomgood1
Tue Mar 13 2007Bass 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.
by helmut
Mon Mar 12 2007A 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.
by wavydavy
Wed Jan 24 2007I 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
by arkcracker
Wed Nov 15 2006An excellent brew in my book.
by magilla
Wed Nov 15 2006Guinness 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.
by inoitall
Sun Oct 30 2005Black and tan baby!
by metal_king
Sat Oct 15 2005Simply, 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.
by canadasucks
Fri Jul 08 2005Terrific 4-star import. . .dark body with a good taste. . .doesn't cause hangovers, either!
by oldsearock
Mon Apr 18 2005In a pinch, Bass Ale is always dependable. There are much better ales on the market.
by peteywheatstra_w
Mon Apr 11 2005one of my favorites, a solid choice I like it very cold
by greenbreeze
Sun Feb 20 2005one of the great ones. evryone can probably agree that DRAFT is always the BEST
by james76255
Wed Feb 16 2005I 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.
by djahuti
Sun Oct 17 2004Nice,full bodied ale-but overpriced.
by brentumsl
Wed Sep 22 2004The best beer I had in the UK. Drink this icy cold in the UK and you will NEVER go back.