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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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 melvin980 (184), Pennsylvania, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/54/103/59/20
Jun 24, 2007  
Let me warn you, whenever you see the words "Quality Ingredients" on the cap, the ingredients are low quality.


 jblendy (518), Midland Park, New Jersey, USA
1.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/53/101/54/20
May 30, 2007  
Might as well be any macro American pale lager even though it’s not a lager. Better off with a PBR.


Touche (57), New York, USA
1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/102/51/102/53/20
May 10, 2007  
40oz bottle. This stuff is awful. Tastes like piss with some malt in it. I’ve had worse but this is in the top for for that category.


 nramsburg (202), New York, New York, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/54/102/59/20
Apr 28, 2007  
Shitty beer camouflaged in a decent looking can. Whatever, still has no flavor, body, etc. Waste of money -- buy PBR or Golden Anniversary, save money and get better taste.


 BREWMUSKCLES (1080), New Jersey, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/102/57/103/510/20
Apr 13, 2007  
oh i’ve had some experience with this one. i think it has a good hop taste. you just have to look for it. ballantine beers have good body. they are clean tasting and they are usually quite affordable. i find this ale to be a good attempt by a large brewer to make a decent ale. although we know they should all try harder.


 thedm (3836), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
1.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
2/103/52/103/54/20
Apr 1, 2007  
This bottled brew from a bottle shop poured a head of foam with a frothy top finely sized white colored bubbles that were and left behind a transparent light yellow-orange colored body. The strong aroma was malty. The mouth feel was tingly at the start with a mellow finish. The flavor contained notes of malt hops and grassy. Not one that I would buy again.


 garrison (456), Cin. city, Ohio, USA
2.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/102/56/102/57/20
Mar 23, 2007  
From a twelve ounce bottle purchased at "Keller’s IGA" in Cincinnati, Ohio - This one pours a malty, slightly cabbagey smelling light golden brew with a tall white, rapidly diminishing head of foam. Tastewise, it’s not the worst stuff I ever tasted, but it doesn’t even make the middling mark with me!


 MrBendo (1043), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
2.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/102/59/20
Mar 17, 2007  
Green bottle. Clear straw color with a large head. Dissipates quickly, leaving fair lacing. Aroma of sweet malt and lightly floral hops. Flavor is corn-sweet with just a touch of bitterness. Light body. No skunk. Easy drinking, hot weather beer.



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