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Ballantine XXX Ale 2.16 186

Ballantine XXX Ale

Percentile
7
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
1862.14/5.02.16/5.05.1%2.8English pint, Shaker
Commercial Description:
The world famous three ring sign (Purity, Body and Flavor) has been used since 1879, making it older than any Motorcycle, Escalator or drinking straw. When you are ready to revel in history and enjoy one of America’s finest Ales, reach for a Ballantine and enjoy its flavorful body and taste that no other beer can provide.
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 spkldhenlvr24 (466), Newburgh/Buffalo, New York, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/102/55/103/511/20
Mar 9, 2004  
I liked this beer. It reminded me of a Heineken or Becks, with a skunky aroma. A nice golden color with a good deal of carbonation. Better than I expected to come from Miller.


ukntcme (20), Pennsylvania, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/103/512/20
Feb 5, 2004    Updated: Jan 2, 2005
This brew is an acquired taste. Its different. Skunky, sour and a slight hop flavor. But its better than Bud.


surfmurf (77), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
1/103/56/103/56/20
Jan 18, 2004  
I found this ale to be surprisingly better than more expensive brews. It has a reputation as being cheap and weak but I thought it had a more robust flavor than some others I've tried. The aroma was pretty hard to get past as it smelled sour but the the rest of the experience was worth a try and at the price I paid better than most.


 muzzlehatch (4427), Burlington, Vermont, USA
1.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/53/102/55/20
Jan 13, 2004  
Corked, caged 750 ml bottle, aged for 9 years in Granma's root cellar --- nahh, just kiddin'. 12 0-oz bottle -- has the design on this changed in 20 years? Clear light yellow, lots of bubbling, seems like soda-pop carbonation. Tiny head, diminishes instantly. Minimal sweet corn nose followed by minimal sweet corn flavor -- tiny hint of hoppiness at the end. Little brackish metal/saltiness in the mouthfeel. Not as terrible as I expected, but worse than I remembered from years ago.


 MrBeer (276), Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
0.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
1/101/51/101/51/20
Jan 9, 2004  
Just absolutely terrible. There is nothing good about this beer. I take a sip and want to yak all over. You would might even think about using a chaser when drinking these, seriously!


mrpeanut (17), Latrobe, Pennsylvania, USA
1.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/53/102/57/20
Dec 12, 2003  
middle of the road, at best. very corny. IN fact, id suggest that this not be your first drink of the evening. Noticing that it is made by Pabst makes it all clear now.


 dirtymike (2018), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
1.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/103/54/101/55/20
Dec 8, 2003  
Light yellow in color,moderate to high carbonation.Has a fresh aroma and flavor of sweet corn.Clean dry finish.


 ericnixon (719), Northampton, Massachusetts, USA
1.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/101/53/102/53/20
Dec 4, 2003  
Clear yellow color with a small head. Very corny taste with a strong fizziness to it. not great, but still way better than any bud.



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