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Caledonian 80/-

Caledonian 80/-

Caledonian 80/- is a Scottish heavy ale associated with Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh. The name uses the traditional shilling designation, in which "80 shilling" identifies a stronger style than ordinary Scottish session ales; it is not a modern price. The beer is characterized by a malt-led profi...

6.5 Fair

apps Top Caledonian 80/- Alternatives

The top alternative to Caledonian 80/- in 2026 is Fuller's ESB with a score of 9.1/10, followed by Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild (8.7) and Harviestoun Ola Dubh (8.6).

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Fuller's ESB

Fuller's ESB

Fuller’s ESB is a premium British ale renowned for its intense bitterness and balanced malt character. Brewed by Fuller’...

Premium Classic Award Winning Extra Strong Bitter
9.1 Excellent
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Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild

Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild

Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild is a traditional English ale originally formulated in the Victorian era and revived for mode...

Classic Strong West Midlands Dark Mild
8.7 Great
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Harviestoun Ola Dubh

Harviestoun Ola Dubh

Ola Dubh is a distinctive dark ale produced by Harviestoun Brewery in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, known for being aged i...

Special Scottish Porter Harviestoun
8.6 Great
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Traquair House Ale

Traquair House Ale

Traquair House Ale is brewed at Traquair House, a historic estate in Innerleithen in the Scottish Borders that ranks amo...

Historic Scottish Strong Ale Traquair
8.6 Great
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Robinson's Old Tom

Robinson's Old Tom

Robinson's Old Tom is a 8.5% ABV strong dark ale brewed by Frederic Robinson Ltd in Stockport, Greater Manchester, first...

Classic Strong Cheshire Barley Wine
8.5 Great
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Theakston Old Peculier

Theakston Old Peculier

Theakston Old Peculier is a strong dark ale brewed by Theakston Brewery in Masham, North Yorkshire, England. The name re...

Classic Strong Yorkshire Theakston
8.4 Great
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Bathams Best Bitter

Bathams Best Bitter

Bathams Best Bitter is a traditional English ale produced by Batham's Brewery, a family-operated establishment located i...

Classic Bitter Session West Midlands
8.4 Great
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Harviestoun Old Engine Oil

Harviestoun Old Engine Oil

*Old Engine Oil* is a dark beer produced by Harviestoun Brewery, which was originally based in Alva, Scotland, before re...

Premium Dark Scottish Porter
8.3 Great
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Adnams Tally-Ho

Adnams Tally-Ho

Adnams Tally-Ho is a strong barley wine brewed by Adnams Brewery in Southwold, Suffolk. Traditionally produced as a wint...

Classic Strong Suffolk Adnams
8.2 Great
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Fyne Ales Jarl

Fyne Ales Jarl

Fyne Ales Jarl is a golden pale ale brewed by Fyne Ales, a brewery established at Cairndow at the head of Loch Fyne in A...

Hoppy Scottish Golden Session Ipa
8.2 Great
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Orkney Dark Island

Orkney Dark Island

Dark Island is a premium dark ale produced by the Orkney Brewery, situated on the mainland of the Orkney archipelago in...

Premium Classic Scottish Orkney
8.1 Great
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Rooster's Yankee

Rooster's Yankee

Yankee is a pale golden ale originally brewed by Sean Franklin at Rooster's Brewery in Harrogate, Yorkshire. First intro...

Classic Hoppy Yorkshire Pale Ale
8.1 Great
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Caledonian Deuchars IPA

Caledonian Deuchars IPA

Caledonian Deuchars IPA is a Scottish India Pale Ale brewed by the Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh. The beer gained sign...

Session Flagship Ipa Scottish
7.6 Good
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Broughton Old Jock

Broughton Old Jock

A strong Scottish ale at 6.7% ABV from Broughton Brewery in the Scottish Borders, founded in 1979 as one of Scotland's e...

Premium Classic Scottish Strong Ale
7.5 Good
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Fyne Ales Highlander

Fyne Ales Highlander

Fyne Ales Highlander is a Scottish-style ale brewed by Fyne Ales, whose brewery is located near Loch Fyne in Argyll and...

Classic Amber Scottish Premium Bitter
6.7 Fair
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Orkney Red MacGregor

Orkney Red MacGregor

Orkney Red MacGregor is an amber-red ale produced by Orkney Brewery on mainland Orkney, Scotland. Its name refers to the...

Session Scottish Amber Ale Malty
6.6 Fair
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Isle of Skye Red Cuillin

Isle of Skye Red Cuillin

Isle of Skye Red Cuillin was the original name of a Scottish ale brewed by Isle of Skye Brewing Co. in Uig on the Isle o...

Classic Session Scottish Amber Ale
6.5 Fair
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Stewart Brewing 80/-

Stewart Brewing 80/-

Stewart’s 80/- is a Scottish Heavy ale from Stewart Brewing, the independent brewery based near Edinburgh. The beer has...

Classic Scottish Malty Stewart
6.5 Fair
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Belhaven 80/-

Belhaven 80/-

Belhaven 80/- is a Scottish heavy ale produced by Belhaven Brewery, whose brewery is in Dunbar, East Lothian. The name u...

Classic Traditional Scottish Scottish Heavy
6.3 Fair
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Belhaven Best

Belhaven Best

Belhaven Best is a Scottish session ale produced by Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar, East Lothian. It is a balanced, malt-led...

Classic Session Scottish Scottish Bitter
5.9 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Caledonian 80/- Action
Fuller's ESB
Fuller's ESB
Ale Premium Classic Award Winning
9.1 Excellent +2.6 Compare
Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild
Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild
Ale Classic Strong West Midlands
8.7 Great +2.2 Compare
Harviestoun Ola Dubh
Harviestoun Ola Dubh
Ale Special Scottish Porter
8.6 Great +2.1 Compare
Traquair House Ale
Traquair House Ale
Ale Historic Scottish Strong Ale
8.6 Great +2.1 Compare
Robinson's Old Tom
Robinson's Old Tom
Ale Classic Strong Cheshire
8.5 Great +2.0 Compare
Theakston Old Peculier
Theakston Old Peculier
Ale Classic Strong Yorkshire
8.4 Great +1.9 Compare
Bathams Best Bitter
Bathams Best Bitter
Ale Classic Bitter Session
8.4 Great +1.9 Compare
Harviestoun Old Engine Oil
Harviestoun Old Engine Oil
Ale Premium Dark Scottish
8.3 Great +1.8 Compare
Adnams Tally-Ho
Adnams Tally-Ho
Ale Classic Strong Suffolk
8.2 Great +1.7 Compare
Fyne Ales Jarl
Fyne Ales Jarl
Ale Hoppy Scottish Golden
8.2 Great +1.7 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Caledonian 80/-?
The top alternatives to Caledonian 80/- in 2026 include Fuller's ESB, Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild, Harviestoun Ola Dubh, Traquair House Ale, Robinson's Old Tom. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Caledonian 80/- compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Caledonian 80/- scores 6.5/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Caledonian 80/- worth it in 2026?
Caledonian 80/- scores 6.5/10 in the Ale category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Caledonian 80/-?
Several alternatives to Caledonian 80/- offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Caledonian 80/-?
Common reasons users look for Caledonian 80/- alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Caledonian 80/- are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Caledonian 80/- in the Ale category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Caledonian 80/- alternative has the highest rating?
Fuller's ESB currently holds the highest rating among Caledonian 80/- alternatives with a score of 9.1/10.
Can I use Fuller's ESB instead of Caledonian 80/-?
Fuller's ESB is one of the top-rated alternatives to Caledonian 80/-. While they serve similar purposes in the Ale space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Caledonian 80/-?
Pricing varies among Caledonian 80/- alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Ale category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Caledonian 80/- alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Caledonian 80/- vs Fuller's ESB: which is better?
Caledonian 80/- scores 6.5/10 while Fuller's ESB scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Caledonian 80/- vs Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild: which is better?
Caledonian 80/- scores 6.5/10 while Sarah Hughes Dark Ruby Mild scores 8.7/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Caledonian 80/- vs Harviestoun Ola Dubh: which is better?
Caledonian 80/- scores 6.5/10 while Harviestoun Ola Dubh scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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