church-ale

noun2

1. •
   (historical) A church or parish festival (as in commemoration of the dedication of a church), at which much ale was drunk.

   • If many be at an Alehouse , a Christmasse dinner, or Churchale, and ( without any intention of an Affray) they sodainly fall together by the eares[…] — 1683
2. •
   The strong ale brewed for this purpose.