Ballantine is an Ale that has been around for years. It was brewed around the NYC area. It was well known. Its triple ring trade mark advertises purity, body, and flavor.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by fretwalker from Covington, KY, USA who has tried this beer once. (4/8/2009 2:42:34 PM)
"Since I hadn't had Ballantine sinc 1972, when I saw it on sale @ $4.99/sixer, I grabbed one, for nostalgia's sake. This might be the lightest ale I've ever tasted. So much so, I like it better in a pilsner glass. Hops are evident, but subtle, nicely balanced by the malt. For the price, a pretty nice "lawnmower" ale, clean, light, smooth, drink 'em all day and still be coherent. might be a decent "gateway ale," an introduction to ale for the light lager drinker... just enough complexity to distinguish it from the usual interchangable american lagers. BTW, still has the rebus puzzles under the caps, just like back in the day!
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Aroma:
4/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
4/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0.83 Unit Cost: $1.11 per Pint
[2] Review by Retroman from Taylorsville, KY, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/12/2008 5:07:00 PM)
"This isn't as bad as some previous reviewers would have you believe. Pours a golden yellow with a fleeting head. Mouthfeel a little thin for an ale, but reasonable. Noticable hop note, although not as sharp as I'd like. Overall worth a try."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 40oz @ $1.99 Unit Cost: $0.8 per Pint
[3] Review by Walldogg from Baltimore, MD, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/8/2007 9:19:09 PM)
""America's Largest Selling Ale" I would say is false advertising. Very light watered down taste. The bottle and label looks like a cheap 40. The slogan is the only reason I tried it."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
5/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.5)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[4] Review by TrueBrew from Galloway, OH, USA who has tried this beer once. (1/25/2007 8:58:33 PM)
"I think this beer is why I don't consider the looks of a can or bottle art when selecting a beer. Well it did look interesting next to the alternatives at the stag party I was at. Light colored pale golden beer with a corn and maybe some grassieness to it. A Mellow and light ale on the (thin) side however. I have had worst ales for sure and much better."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
4/10
Mouthfeel:
4/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
4/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.2)
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure Compared to this brewer's other beers: Not Sure
[5] Review by Ackman from Nantucket, MA, USA who has tried this beer many times. (1/19/2007 11:48:35 PM)
"Actually very decent, considering where it came from(miller)This should be drunk when in the mood. When I'm in the mood, I reach for this and tip it back. In fact, I'm having this right now!"
Aroma:
3/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
2/10
Flavor:
2/10
Overall:
3/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(1.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $2 Unit Cost: $2.67 per Pint
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(2.3)
