Bells Christmas Ale to replace Java Stout
September 9, 2008
Beernews.org: (Kalamazoo, MI) – It appears as though Bell’s may be coming out with a new beer and returning with an old favorite later this year. With good news comes bad, however, as STL Hops reported last month that Java Stout and Sparking Ale will be retired.
Bell’s Christmas Ale will be a Scotch Ale, “brewed with 100% Michigan barley and a blend of Pacific Northwest and Michigan hops.” This looks like Bell’s first venture into the style in a long time. Hell Hath No Fury is a Belgian Strong Ale that made its debut in 2004. STL Hops notes that the St. Louis area will be getting it so watch out for it in your local area if you get Bell’s beers.
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September 9th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
I was rather upset by this news.. I have no doubt the Scotch Ale is going to be an awesome beer, but please don’t take away the Java Stout!! Even worse news, I just read that Devil Dancer won’t be making a return this winter.. It’s going to be a looong winter. Guess it’s time for me to step up and brew a triple IPA..
- Founders Devil Dancer link: http://www.norwichbulletin.com/lifestyles/x1045342588/Beer-Nut-Founders-hop-crisis-not-all-bad-news-for-beer-drinkers
September 9th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Yes, the very good news of the Christmas Ale is way over shadowed by the bad news. It’s especially disappointing since the Java Stout wasn’t as good this past year as it has been.
I’m really going to miss the Sparking Ale too.
September 9th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I’ll miss the Java more than the Sparkling Ale. When I first saw the words Christmas ale, I thought spicey winter warmer, and those aren’t my favorite, but a scotch ale sounds very interesting.
September 9th, 2008 at 4:02 pm
As someone who is just never been wild about coffee stouts, I’m looking forward to the new beers. Most coffee stouts taste to me of burnt and/or stale coffee. But then, I don’t like to drink coffee that’s more than 30 minutes past brewing.
September 9th, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Looks like I’ll be drinking more New Holland and Dark Horse.
September 9th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
I’m looking forward to the Scottish Ale also, I’m sure it’s going to be good. I had a couple of buddies that were really fond of the java stout though. I sent one a text message today and received a text back that I can’t repeat here. I wouldn’t put it past him to be writing a letter to bells right now. My guess is first, he’s at every store that sells Bells buying up the Java stouts left on the shelves.
September 9th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
What Spencer said, with the exception of ABC’s Espresso Love.
I do like the idea of using Michigan barley and hops. Keepin’ it local