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Bass Pale Ale

Coors Brewing Company UK
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🌍 United Kingdom · Pale Ale · One of 191 Pale Ales in hopIQ

Bass Pale Ale is a classic British pale ale known for its balanced malt sweetness and distinctive hop character. Brewed with a blend of pale and crystal malts, it delivers a smooth, refreshing taste with a subtle fruity finish.

ABV
4.4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber10
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Moderate bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Pale Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
orange
Malt character
malty
caramel
bready
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean

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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bass Pale Ale

◎ Appearance

Bass Pale Ale presents a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer displays bright, inviting color typical of classic British pale ales, with lively carbonation evident in steady bubbles rising through the glass.

golden amberclearwhite headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by herbal, earthy hop character with subtle fruity notes and a hint of biscuit malt sweetness. Expect classic British hop aromatics with a clean, refreshing quality that hints at the balanced brewing philosophy behind this iconic ale.

herbal hopsfruity estersbiscuit maltearthy

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth malt sweetness balanced by assertive but refined hop bitterness. Mid-palate reveals biscuity, grain-forward character with crisp hop definition, while the finish transitions into a lingering, dry bitter note that characterizes quality British pale ales.

hoppymalt-forwardcrispbitter

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with a pronounced lingering bitterness that gradually fades. This lengthy aftertaste showcases the beer's hop pedigree while maintaining excellent drinkability.

dryclean finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bass Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bass Pale Ale

About Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Pale Ale?

India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.

Finding a similar Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same malty, fruity, crisp character as Bass Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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