Brewery News

Two Hearted + Grapefruit juice makes an easy beer cocktail 1/5/2018 Two Hearted grapefruit cocktail Video of Two Hearted grapefruit cocktail   Looking to make an easy beer cocktail? This one is fruity, refreshing and complements Two Hearted ale very well. Take 70 percent Two Hearted, add 30 percent fresh squeezed (yes, it... /news/two-hearted-grapefruit-juice-makes-easy-beer-cocktail

KALAMAZOO BEER WEEK 2018: COMPLETE LIST OF BELL'S EVENTS, DETAILS /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Kalamazoo%20Beer%20Week%202017%20001_0.JPG?itok=p5BK7aAs 1/4/2018 It's time to celebrate Kalamazoo beer and breweries! Below is a look at Bell's events hosted at the Eccentric Café and around Kalamazoo for Kalamazoo Beer Week 2018. For more information and for updates, keep an eye here on our website and on our social media. Jan. 13 6th Annual Bell's Snow Jog... /news/kalamazoo-beer-week-2018

Recipe: Oberon Curry & Orange Chicken Salad /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Oberon_RecipeSocial.jpg?itok=vX3Qs9x4 1/4/2018 This light, sweet chicken salad recipe is great on a salad or sandwich. The mildly fruity and spicy hop characteristics of Oberon add just the right amount of zest to this dish.  5-6 Servings Ingredients  8 chicken breasts, cooked & diced 1 small red onion, small diced 1 rib (stick) of... /news/recipe-oberon-curry-orange-chicken-salad

Shipping dates by state for Hopslam in 2018, other helpful links /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/hopslam%20and%20snifters-4.jpg?itok=ZokhJcLB 1/1/2018 January is here and that means it's Hopslam season! In order to ship this beer as fresh as possible, we will be shipping to different areas (multiple batches) over the next few weeks. It will be available at the Eccentric Cafe and Bell's General Store on Jan. 3.  Hopslam cans will start shipping... /news/shipping-dates-state-hopslam-2018-other-helpful-links

Happy holidays from Bell's: Meet our wreath maker /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/lampshade%20wreath-04.jpg?itok=MYcULZjC 12/18/2017 Our gardener, Jenny, has crafted a unique wreath (or two) for the holidays almost every year since 2005.  They are typically revealed around Thanksgiving and some can be found elsewhere in the Eccentric Cafe, even after the holidays are over. (they are that good).  Check out our YouTube video... /news/happy-holidays-bells-meet-our-wreath-maker

The Alter Egos of Eccentric Day /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/eccentric%20day%20portratis%20cover.png?itok=9lBq5UYZ 12/12/2017 Every year in early December, we invite folks to the Eccentric Café to “come as they aren’t” for Eccentric Day. Their alter egos are always interesting and a reflection of the creativity and inspiration we love. Here are some of the faces that graced the pub on December 8, 2017 for our 13th annual... /news/people-eccentric-day

Bell’s Brewery partners with WMU and KVCC to offer a unique opportunity for future brewers /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/146A2709-1.JPG?itok=4PqK7hPX 12/11/2017 We re proud to partner with Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University’s Sustainable Brewing program to announce an incredible opportunity that will help develop and nurture future brewers right here in Michigan. The Bell’s Brewery Development Award will give participants... /news/bell-s-brewery-partners-two-leading-educational-institutions-offer-unique-opportunity-future

Sonoma Pride: a beer to help King Ridge Foundation and All Hands Volunteers /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/sonoma%20pride.jpg?itok=6u5yIIqL 12/11/2017 Beer is about being part of a community.  And when our community is in need, we do what we can to help out. Recently, we were fortunate to be able to partner with our friends at Russian River Brewing Co. to brew a special batch of Sonoma Pride that is now on tap at Bell's Eccentric Café. ... /news/sonoma-pride-beer-help-king-ridge-foundation-and-all-hands-volunteers

Celebrate the darkest night of the year with a special Untappd badge /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Bells_DarkNight_UntappdBadge-01.png?itok=qmpkyr8s 12/7/2017 Celebrate the longest night of the year with a Bell’s stout and earn our latest Untappd badge! Our Dark Night, Darker Beer badge will be available for one week  beginning Dec. 16 until Dec. 23. One check-in is all you need to earn it. Eligible beers (a mix of bottled and draught options) include... /news/celebrate-darkest-night-year-special-untappd-badge

Recipe: Amber Ale Cheese Bread /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/2018-01-17%20Amber%20Ale%20cheese%20bread%20cooking%20recipe%200921%20146A1807%20copy.jpg?itok=gEtrlvcR 12/1/2017 This delicious Gouda cheese bread utilizes the toasted and sweet caramel notes from Amber Ale to create a delicious addition to any meal.  Ingredients 1 Bottle Bell's Amber Ale 3 cups flour 2 cloves minced garlic 1 Tbsp. baking powder 2 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 12 oz.... /news/recipe-amber-ale-cheese-bread