Brewery News

Video: Larry Bell talks about how All Stouts Day came to be /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/stouts%20photo-1.jpg?itok=up2QKr7v 11/4/2016 From the 10 Stouts of November Project to our annual All Stouts Day celebration, stouts have a long history here at Bell's. You may have heard about Cherry Stout, Expedition Stout, Kalamazoo Stout and others.  But what about Suzie's Sweet Stout or Harry Magill's Spiced Stout?  Larry Bell,... /news/10-stouts-november-project-our-annual-all-stouts-day-celebration-stouts-have-long-history-here

Bell's is now on Snapchat /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/FollowBellsonSnapchat.png?itok=12JEsG-o 11/3/2016 You an find us on a variety of social channels including Facebook, Twitter, Untappd and Instagram.    We are now also on Snapchat. Follow us for a behind the scenes look at our brewery, the Eccentric Café and at events. Cheers! /news/bells-now-snapchat

Beer cocktail recipe: The Bitter Bro (Two Hearted) /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/14650509_10103091271199861_5650915989683961117_n.jpg?itok=B3UjuogY 11/2/2016 We are always excited to see how our friends and partners out in the market are using our beer, whether that's in the kitchen, as a pairing or behind the bar. Here's a recipe for a Two Hearted beer cocktail courtesy of Seeds Kitchen & Bar in Marietta, Georgia. Cheers! The Bitter Bro... /news/beer-cocktail-recipe-bitter-bro-two-hearted

The Eccentric Cafe offers a burger for every taste /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/all%20burgers_0.jpg?itok=unZg6YOq 11/1/2016 The chefs at the Eccentric Café are as passionate about their food as our brewers are their beer. Each and every item on our menu is made with love and features the highest quality, scratch made and locally sourced ingredients. Our grass-fed burgers are no exception. Each one of our burgers... /news/burger-every-taste

Homebrewing with all grain: Our general store can help with all of your needs /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/all%20grain-1.jpg?itok=IrVgy8mv 11/1/2016 Whether you're just getting into all grain brewing or a seasoned homebrewer who can name every type of malt, our General Store can provide you with all the resources you need. Find all of your grain needs in our online store or better yet, stop by our grain room and chat with our knowledgeable and... /news/homebrewing-all-grain

B1 BEER: GET TO KNOW Double Brown Ale /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsDoubleBrownAle%20%282%29.jpg?itok=8BUlKJRR 10/31/2016 This post is part of an occasional series looking at the beers we develop at our original brewery, or B1. Tasting notes: Rich and malty, excellent hop, malt balance This recipe is the latest version of a Double Brown Ale to be brewed here at Bell’s. Another great beer to enjoy in the fall, this... /news/b1-beer-get-know-double-brown-ale

Halloween isn't just about the sweets, here are some of our favorite Bell's beer and candy pairings /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/candy%20pairings-9.jpg?itok=Z_iX7qM3 10/28/2016 Who says Halloween is just about candy? Beer, believe it or not, pairs great with several sweets. Here are just a few beer and candy pairing ideas to get you started.  Bell's beer and candy Pairings Rind Over Matter with Lemonheads, Tropical Skittles, Swedish Fish, Starbursts, Smarties or sour... /news/bells-beer-and-candy-pairings

Oatsmobile: Why use oats in a session Pale Ale? Aren't those just for stouts? /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsOatsmobilePaleAlePint.png?itok=kZZh5fFl 10/27/2016 Oats can be used in a lot of different ways, not just with stouts, which is what most people associate with this incredibly versatile ingredient. The oats in Oatsmobile lend a lighter, wonderful body, We actually use two kinds of oats in our Session Pale Ale.  They keep the alcohol moderate and... /news/oatsmobile-why-use-oats-session-pale-ale-arent-those-just-stouts

A new American IPA will head to Texas when Bell's beer launches there in 2017 /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/AmarilloBottleSixpackWeb.png?itok=-mYpvCbp 10/24/2016 If you’re going to head to Texas, you have to go big. When we  launch in the Lone Star State, a special, limited release beer will be included alongside our full portfolio in early March, 2017! Am I Right or Amarillo (6% ABV) will be available exclusively in Texas. It is the first time we have... /news/new-american-ipa-will-head-texas-when-bells-beer-launches-there-2017

2016 Bell's Iceman Expo, race and after-party beer lists /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsIcemanCometh2015.jpeg?itok=sjj2F1QK 10/21/2016 Looking forward to another Iceman! Not only are we bringing the beer, we also have ten Bell's family members racing this year. When you come to pick up your packet at the Grand Traverse Resort (and peruse awesome race gear), we'll have: Amber Best Brown Java Stout Kalamazoo Stout Lager of the... /news/2016-bells-iceman-expo-race-and-after-party-info