Christmas Ale (2017-)
Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
- From:
- Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
Ranked #111 - ABV:
- 7.5%
- Score:
- 88
Ranked #19,682 - Avg:
- 3.92 | pDev: 7.91%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 138
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 02, 2026
- Added:
- Nov 09, 2017
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 53
SCORE
88
Very Good
88
Very Good
This traditional Scotch Ale is rich and malty with notes of caramel and a warm finish. Certain to make any occasion festive, or at least a bit more bearable. Enjoy with the company of friends and family.
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Reviewed by jjamadorphd from Florida
4.06/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.06/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
I am so glad I picked this up...
On my way to run errands, I decided to stop off and pick up something, anything, at the local beer distributor while holiday vacationing in Western PA. Saw this initially and thought I had had this at some point, but my BA records show I did not. So off to pay for the 6er on this I picked up. Now, I do like me a Scottish Ale and this one is particularly special. Malty, bready, and a hint of added sweetness hit the spot for me. Great offering for this style...
Dec 21, 2025On my way to run errands, I decided to stop off and pick up something, anything, at the local beer distributor while holiday vacationing in Western PA. Saw this initially and thought I had had this at some point, but my BA records show I did not. So off to pay for the 6er on this I picked up. Now, I do like me a Scottish Ale and this one is particularly special. Malty, bready, and a hint of added sweetness hit the spot for me. Great offering for this style...
Reviewed by dwillie733 from Illinois
3.24/5 rDev -17.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.24/5 rDev -17.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
For a scotch ale, not what I am looking for. Scotch ales have a distinct taste which this one does not. Bought it on sale but not sure I will buy this one again.
Nov 24, 2025Reviewed by Billy64 from Wisconsin
3.91/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Light bourbon aroma. Fairly sharp on the palette that reminds me of something along the lines of black cherry. Smooths quickly to a cinnamon caramel taste. Carbonation is proper for full bodied Ale. Good flavor, good appearance, good feel.
Overall a nice beer to either serve with a holiday gathering, or to gift. I’d buy it again.
Nov 24, 2025Overall a nice beer to either serve with a holiday gathering, or to gift. I’d buy it again.
Reviewed by Grounder from Illinois
2.86/5 rDev -27%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
2.86/5 rDev -27%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
Can't say I am in love. I know what they were going for, but I kept thinking "is this licorice or cough syrup?" Its only saving grace is its $5.99 price tag at the local store.
Nov 20, 2025
Reviewed by harrypowers from Massachusetts
3.94/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.94/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a dark reddish brown with a 1/2F head and light lacing.
Smells and tastes of toasted malt, bready yeast, caramel and a bit of cinnamon with a lightly bitter and warm finish.
Medium body with light carbonation. Lightly lush and syrupy mouthfeel.
This is a nice winter warmer sipper.
Nov 19, 2025Smells and tastes of toasted malt, bready yeast, caramel and a bit of cinnamon with a lightly bitter and warm finish.
Medium body with light carbonation. Lightly lush and syrupy mouthfeel.
This is a nice winter warmer sipper.
Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio
3.79/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.79/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look - solid reddish brown with a nice tan head
Smell and taste - roasty caramel malts
Feel - medium body with a ligher carb
Overall - really nice scotch ale, great for christmas
Nov 12, 2025Smell and taste - roasty caramel malts
Feel - medium body with a ligher carb
Overall - really nice scotch ale, great for christmas
Reviewed by AdmiralOzone from Minnesota
3.84/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.84/5 rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours clear mahogany with a short tan head. Some faint legging when swirled. Aroma is roasted caramel malt, some dark bread and a hint of stone fruit. Flavor follows the nose, just a touch on the sweet side. Feel is light bodied and low in carbonation. Overall, a pleasant beer lacking the cinnamon and other spices that are generally found in "Christmas" beers. No complaint here.
Nov 10, 2025
Rated by ttoadee from Texas
3.75/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev -4.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
RB transfer
Sep 04, 2025
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