 urbnhautebourg (974), Annapolis, Maryland, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 14/20 |
May 31, 2003 I wonder if this is still "America's largest selling ale". Poor head retention. I definitely get some hops in the nose sweet uncomplicated malt flavor. Ridiculously long finish: almost cloying. There is something very cool about this beer--it would be my beer of choice in the pre-micro world. I wish they'd bring back their India Pale Ale.
blank (998), Washington, Washington DC, USA
| 1.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 3/10 | 2/5 | 3/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 |
May 30, 2003 whimpy light ale. reminded me of a watery macro lager. clear beer in a clear glass no nose, and a very light taste....
pondoshuffles (141), Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario, Canada
| 2.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 2/5 | 4/10 | 2/5 | 9/20 |
May 29, 2003 A very hoppy mainstream ale. Skunky-sweet aromas, bitter throughout, little malt character. Not nearly as good as the Ballantine India Pale Ale I used to buy.
adamcbowman (57), Bowling Green, Ohio, USA
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 2/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
May 12, 2003 Ballantine Ale! One of the favorite brews of Hunter S. Thompson. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this in a store called the Party Source, and it was in bottles. Great tasting ale, and goes down smoothly and sharply a slight skunkiness but it goes away quickly, a nice forgoten brew.
dberger624 (1028), Phila, Pennsylvania, USA
| 0.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 2/10 | 3/5 | 1/10 | 2/5 | 1/20 |
Apr 6, 2003 Liquid skunk. This smelled and tasted nasty. Luckly it was only a dollar.
Prostman (1077), Pennsylvania, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 5/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Apr 1, 2003 This is just a plain, old thirst quencher from the "old days." Simple and refreshing, just as it should be.
beastdog75 (337), Brick, New Jersey, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 15/20 |
Feb 3, 2003 As New York Yankees announcer Mel Allen used to say, "Flash the three ring sign and ask the man for Ballantine!" Although a simple ale, it's quite refreshing, with fruity/spicy hop presence and a lingering dryness. A little skunked because of the green bottle, but a very quaffable beverage.
Radek Kliber (3962), Toronto (Can) Krotoszyn (Pol), Ontario, Canada
| 2.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Jan 30, 2003 Average beer , yet it is smooth and drinkable . Entry level light ale . Drinkable but if you got something better around get it .
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