Eccentric Ale 2008
Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store

Eccentric Ale 2008Eccentric Ale 2008
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From:
Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
10.1%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 13.91%
Reviews:
35
Ratings:
67
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 12, 2023
Added:
Dec 05, 2009
Wants:
  11
Gots:
  10
Released 2009
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Ratings by Spica66:
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Reviewed by Spica66 from Indiana

3.85/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
I used to attend Eccentric Day each year at the brewery until it became such a madhouse event that the fire marshall got involved. Now I just let the younger guys fight their way in and bring me back a case of EA. 2008 was one of the better years for this beer. For a change, the ginger and clove does not punch you in the nose when you open it. Very deep red color. Not a lot of head. I thought it was spiced just right and it has aged very nicely since last year.
May 18, 2010
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Reviewed by Phyl21ca from Canada (QC)

4.23/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Bottle: Poured a pitch-black ale with a small foamy head with limited retention or lacing. Aroma of chocolate, molasses and light species. Taste is a mix of light species with some molasses and light spices. Body is about average with low carbonation with light warming alcohol notes. Enjoyable strong ale which actually aged quite well.
Oct 12, 2023
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Reviewed by JohnFred4 from New York

4.4/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Look: Threateningly dark brown. I'm intrigued.

Smell: pit fruits: dates, raisins, black bread, brown sugar, chocolate covered cherries

Taste: Fruit syrup, cherries, blueberries, cola, umami/soy sauce.

Feel: oily as hell, but I love it.

Overall: very unique; what Bell's used to be. Super strong, not for everyone, but what "eccentric" used to mean. It doesn't really fit well together, but is greater than the sum of its parts. Definitely one of the most interesting offerings int he 2021 Bells Advent Calendar.
Dec 15, 2021
 
Rated: 4.46 by Ohiovania from Ohio

Sep 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.63 by iRun2Beer from Minnesota

Sep 02, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by MNBeerGeek from Minnesota

Apr 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by DerekMorgan from Massachusetts

Jan 04, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by wethorseblanket from California

Nov 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by little_star from Illinois

Jun 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by drewone from California

Jun 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Rado from California

Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by replacementpart from Illinois

Apr 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Janis_Hoplin from Colorado

Feb 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by DantheMan75 from Wisconsin

Dec 15, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by seeswo from Ohio

Nov 24, 2013
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Reviewed by doucmehu from Oregon

3.05/5  rDev -19.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
Extra from a trade.

A: Deep mahogany, nearly black. About an inch of mocha head fizzes away pretty quick. Not much lacing, and fairly heavy looking.

S: Big molasses, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, dark fruit, honey. Just a ton of sugary sweetness, with the maple being the most prominent.

T: Whoa. WAY too many sweet flavors going on. Milk chocolate, honey, caramel, maple syrup dominate, with some roast and pine/puniper in there as the sweetness gives way. There is a hint of tartness at the tail end, on the back of the tongue.

M: Fairly heavy, slick, low carbonation, little alcohol presence for 10% (5 years will do that).

O: Hard to drink due to the cloying sweetness. If you are looking for a sugar bomb like a Crème Brulee or or Choklat, this might be a fun choice.
Oct 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by mcrago from Indiana

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Rogorama from Indiana

Jul 03, 2013
Eccentric Ale 2008 from Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 67 ratings