Eccentric Cafe

Adopt a Family has a long tradition here at Bell’s. We’ve been working with our local Comstock Community Center for several years to help ensure those in our community have access to what they need during the holiday season. This includes everything from gifts and toys to clothes and school supplies. The community center works with Loaves and Fishes to provide food baskets. Donations from our employees, along with a match from Bell’s, helps make all this possible. A few years ago, we also teamed up with our brothers and sisters up at Upper Hand so that we could help families in Delta County as well. This year, we’re upping that support. Our General Store, located in downtown Kalamazoo right next to our Eccentric Café, will host a new event: Wrap & Tap. (RSVP to our Facebook event here.) We will be collecting unwrapped preschool-aged toys as well as donations to help benefit our local adopted families. Bins will be available to drop off toys and we’ll have a QR code to donate directly online. Those who join us on Dec. 12 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. can also enjoy samples from our store’s growler bar (3 per person please) and have anything purchased in-store that day wrapped for free. We will even have special #BellsBeer themed wrapping paper. (Sorry we cannot wrap items purchased from other stores.) Other ways to help If you use Amazon, you can choose Comstock Community Center as your Amazon Smile partner and they will get a percentage from purchases that you make. You can donate directly to the Comstock Community Center here.

We are beyond excited (& ready) to announce that live music at Bell’s Eccentric Café both in the Back Room and Beer Garden, will be making a return this year beginning in August, 2021! It’s been a long 15+ months without entertainment and we sure have missed it. Here at Bell’s, we have been a long-time supporter of the arts and local music community, showcasing acts from all genres and backgrounds, and we’re eager to continue those efforts. Safety will always come first and we will continue monitoring and adhering to CDC guidance.  The state of Michigan’s COVID mitigation guidelines were lifted as of June 22, 2021. With those things in mind, we are happy to welcome you to the Back Room and Beer Garden when you are ready. For the most up-to-date listings, visit our Events page and make sure you subscribe to our newsletter! Before you join us for a show or other event, here are a few answers to the most commonly asked questions about summer events in the Back Room and Beer Garden. Frequently Asked Questions What is the age requirement for attending a show?  All shows at Bell's Eccentric Cafe are 21 and up.  Where can I buy tickets?  Tickets can be purchased at Etix.com or by stopping in the Bell's General Store. Can I bring in my own folding chair?  Guests are not allowed to bring their own lawn chairs into the Back Room and Beer Garden due to capacity and safety restrictions. Can I bring a bag? Yes! Try to only bring what you will need for the next few hours of your life! A.K.A your ticket, some money, a phone. We do not have a "clear bag" policy, but large bags and backpacks are prohibited. Please note: All bags are subject to search and we do not have a bag check or coat check. Can I bring my own container for water? Yes! Empty water bottles are OK - they can be refilled inside and outside. You may not bring outside containers or other alcoholic beverages. Can I bring my own camera? Cameras without removable lenses are allowed, we just ask that you be mindful and respectful of the artists performing and those nearby in the audience. Please note: No flash photography. What items are prohibited?  Weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, umbrellas, noisemakers, backpacks, large bags, coolers, bikes, signs, banners, and blankets. Please note: Bell's Brewery has the right to refuse any other items. Do you have ADA seating?  Yes, we have ADA seating. The Beer Garden is a GA - Standing Room-only venue. For those who may need extra assistance, we are more than happy to provide designated seating. Just let us know ahead of time by emailing concertinfo@bellsbeer.com. Do you sell food in the Beer Garden? Yes! Food is available for purchase outside in the Beer Garden. If you would like to grab a bite or enjoy dinner inside the Eccentric Cafe before a show, we recommend arriving early. Beer Garden menu coming soon! Can I smoke in the Beer Garden? Smoking and/or vaping of any kind is prohibited in the Beer Garden. Designated tobacco-only smoking areas are located outside of Bell's Eccentric Cafe establishment. Can I bring my dog to the concert?  Only certified service animals are allowed inside the Eccentric Cafe and Beer Garden. Where can I park? For information about our Bell's Emporium lot, please click here or check out the image below. What should I do if I can't find my ticket or can't print my ticket? You do not need to have your physical ticket with you at the door. You may show the door staff your ticket via your cell phone. If you can't find your ticket, our team can help look up your purchase order.  Can I re-enter the Beer Garden? While the show is still going on, re-entry is allowed with a valid wristband. Upon completion of the show, there is no re-entry. Can I get a refund for my ticket? Sorry, no refunds available. What is the weather policy? Our Beer Garden Summer Series is rain or shine! Please bring your ponchos if there's a high chance of rain. We will also have a limited amount of ponchos available at the Eccentric Cafe. In the event of inclement weather in the area, the show will be delayed until the threat has passed. The decision to continue a concert after adverse weather passes will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If the concert is canceled entirely and the artist does not enter the stage, we will issue a refund. For updates on weather conditions, announcements, and additional information, please stay connected with us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter.  By use of this ticket, the ticket purchaser/holder (“Holder”) agrees that Bell’s Brewery shall have the unrestricted right and license to the Holder’s image, likeness, comments, or other proprietary or public rights in any broadcast, telecast or photograph and/or video and/or audio sound recording taken in connection with the event or other transmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the event, for all purposes, without compensation. Important information regarding indoor shows at the Café: Beginning on September 8th, as part of the entry requirements for all Bell’s Eccentric Café indoor shows, all participants must provide proof of vaccination through the CLEAR Health app, or a negative COVID test within the last 72 hours (shown at the door) in order to attend. We have partnered with CLEAR Health Pass, to provide easy proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Complete your Health Pass before arriving to the Eccentric Café for a seamless experience! To get started, download the CLEAR app. For the most efficient experience possible, all ticket holders should sign up for CLEAR and complete their COVID-19 proof of vaccination before arriving to the Cafe. Trust and transparency are CLEAR’s top priority, and with Health Pass, users are always in control of their health information. Personal information is only used to deliver a frictionless and secure experience with CLEAR and Bell's Brewery. You can read more details about this in CLEAR’s Privacy Policy here. If you have any questions about enrolling in CLEAR, please reach out to memberservices@clearme.com or tap “Get In Touch” in the app for assistance. HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CLEAR HEALTH PASS: 1) Download the CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile 2) Select ‘Have a code’ and enter the code BELLSBEER 3) Easily enroll or verify your identity with a quick selfie 4) Follow the prompts to verify your proof of vaccination 5) Before you arrive, reopen the Health Pass tile and produce your pass. Green is good to go! Be ready to show upon arrival to check-in for the show. Answers to some commonly asked questions For those who have already purchased tickets to an upcoming indoor show and are unable to adhere to this policy, you may request a full refund by emailing concertinfo@bellsbeer.com. If you have lost your vaccination card, contact your local health department to obtain proof of your vaccination. If not able to show a clear health pass, you can show negative test results obtained within the last 72 hours at entry. For patrons who do not have a smartphone, we will be manually verifying vaccination status on the day of the show. 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Even before our Eccentric Café opened in 1993, we have been committed to our community and re-vitalizing our areas in downtown Kalamazoo. That commitment to breathe new life into the community continues with the addition of a brand-new mural on the west side of Bell’s downtown retail campus from Kalamazoo-based, Dream Scene Placemaking. Anna Lee Roeder and Erik Vasilauskas began working on the mural on April 19. “We’re always looking for ways to improve our spaces downtown. Our team is very dedicated, and I am always thinking about how to take this space to another level,” said Larry Bell, President, and Founder of the 35-year-old brewery.   This mural project had been in the planning stages for a few years. Work was scheduled to begin just before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit in March 2020. It was completed on May 14 and is now one of the largest outdoor pieces of artwork in Kalamazoo. The mural incorporates images and messaging that represent what Bell’s is passionate about, the highest quality ingredients (hops), innovation along with high quality and consistent craft beer (silhouette of our original brewery) no matter how much the brewery grows over time. It also features the Brewers Associations’ Independent Seal, which can only be used by breweries who fit the trade group’s definition of small, independent craft brewers. Bell’s is proud to remain 100% family-owned and fiercely independent. Our commitment to being “Open to All” is also well-represented. “‘Open to All’ greets everyone who visits any of our buildings, whether that’s our pub, store or our Comstock Brewery. We are firmly committed to an environment that is rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion for our employees and our guests. This mural makes that statement loud and clear,” said Carrie Yunker, Bell’s Executive Vice President. To celebrate the completion and official unveiling of the mural, we will offer $1 off all “B1 Beers” (specialty beers brewed at our original brewery that are only available at our pub) on June 4-6 at the Cafe. This coincides with the city of Kalamazoo’s JumpstART (previously June Jubilee) celebration of the local arts community and the kick-off to summer. Our Café will celebrate its 28th anniversary on June 11. Bell’s is the first Michigan brewery to sell beer by the glass on site since Prohibition. A Brief History of Bell’s Eccentric café RENOVATIONS June 11, 1993: Bell’s becomes the first Michigan brewery to open an onsite pub, the Eccentric Café, at 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. 1996: Bell’s Beer Garden debuts in what was once a junkyard. March 28, 2011: The Café reopens after a $3 Million renovation; updates include the addition of a state-of-the-art music venue, additional seating, a transformed Beer Garden, new patio and new main entryway. 2015: The Café’s restaurant debuts; from a 150-foot square kitchen to a full-sized kitchen in a space that was once used to brew and package beer. A new bar and additional draft options also added.

Don't worry, we haven't forgotten about our Bell's Coin loyalty program! We appreciate all of our awesome fans visiting us during the cold winter months and especially, supporting local. As we look ahead at the future of this loyalty program, we are expanding ways you can collect a Bell's Coin at the Eccentric Cafe to then redeem in our General Store for 20% off! Be sure to stay connected with us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to find out when it's a Coin Day!  Frequently Asked Questions What can I do with the coin? Head on over to our General Store after your visit and receive 20% off all merchandise! Can I keep my coin? Yes! We encourage you to hold on to your coins after you redeem them in store. You never know what you could redeem them for at a later time. When will I receive my coin? One coin per transaction will be handed out when you closeout your tab. How will I know when it's a Coin Day? We will post on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) on the morning of the deemed Coin Day. If you are subscribed to our Eccentric Cafe & General Store newsletter you will also receive this information in your email!  As a reminder, you can read more about our current downtown hours and COVID guidelines by clicking here. For more information about Bell's response to COVID-19, please read what we are doing by clicking here.

We are proud to be approved as a Michigan Covid-19 Safer Dining Participant through the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity.  what are the hours? General Store Mon: Closed Tues - Thurs: 11am - 6pm Fri & Sat: 11am - 8pm Sun: 11am - 6pm eccentric cafe Mon: Closed Tues - Thurs: 3pm - 9pm Fri & Sat: 12pm - 10pm Sun: 12pm - 7pm can i bring my kids? All ages are welcome. do i need to bring/wear a mask? Fully vaccinated individuals don't need to wear a mask at the Cafe or General Store. We highly recommend those who aren't vaccinated to wear a mask. can we sit at the bar? We apologize, but not at this time. Tables have been arranged to accommodate safe social distance – please do not combine or rearrange tables, even outdoors. For the safety of others, please do not wander or exchange tables inside the pub or outdoor in the garden and patio. How Can I order food and beer to go?  Give us a call or order online! Place your order by calling 269.382.2332 , and we will bring your order right out to your car in our parking lot. Online ordering for food & beer is only available during normal business hours:  what kind of food are you offering? Our menu can be viewed online at: bellsbeer.com/cafe-menu or by scanning our QR code found on tables and signs at the Eccentric Café.  can i order a crowler or growler? Yes! You may order crowlers and growlers at the time of your purchase as well. Please do not consume crowlers/growlers on the premises, but we highly encourage you to take fresh beer home with you. can i make a reservation? Sorry, reservations are not accepted at this time. are you open for events? Yes! We are now accepting bookings for events. Visit our Events Page for more details. Questions? Please reach out to us at eventinfo@bellsbeer.com.  are you hosting concerts? We are excited to welcome back live entertainment at the Eccentric Cafe in the Back Room and Beer Garden. Take a look at the full schedule and visit Etix.com to purchase tickets. Questions? Please reach out to us at concertinfo@bellsbeer.com.  Are you hosting brewery tours? Yes! At this time, we are reintroducing tours of our original brewery in downtown Kalamazoo.  Tours times are listed below.  12 pm 1:30 pm 3 pm Reservations are strongly encouraged as there's limited capacity.  We will be utilizing CLEAR Health App for all tours & all guests must wear masks. We look forward to reopening our Comstock Brewery later this spring. Please keep an eye here on our website and social media. We look forward to having you visit! To book a tour and download the CLEAR Health App please click HERE. Important information regarding indoor shows and large events at the Café: As part of the entry requirements for all Bell’s Eccentric Café shows (& some large events), all participants must provide proof of vaccination through the CLEAR Health app, or a negative COVID test within the last 72 hours (shown at the door) in order to attend. We have partnered with CLEAR Health Pass, to provide easy proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Complete your Health Pass before arriving to the Eccentric Café for a seamless experience! To get started, download the CLEAR app. For the most efficient experience possible, all ticket holders should sign up for CLEAR and complete their COVID-19 proof of vaccination before arriving at the Cafe. Trust and transparency are CLEAR’s top priority, and with Health Pass, users are always in control of their health information. Personal information is only used to deliver a frictionless and secure experience with CLEAR and Bell's Brewery. You can read more details about this in CLEAR’s Privacy Policy here. If you have any questions about enrolling in CLEAR, please reach out to memberservices@clearme.com or tap “Get In Touch” in the app for assistance. HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR CLEAR HEALTH PASS: 1) Download the CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile 2) Select ‘Have a code’ and enter the code BELLSBEER 3) Easily enroll or verify your identity with a quick selfie 4) Follow the prompts to verify your proof of vaccination 5) Before you arrive, reopen the Health Pass tile and produce your pass. Green is good to go! Be ready to show upon arrival. Answers to some commonly asked questions For those who have already purchased tickets to an upcoming indoor show and are unable to adhere to this policy, you may request a full refund by emailing concertinfo@bellsbeer.com. If you have lost your vaccination card, contact your local health department to obtain proof of your vaccination. If not able to show a clear health pass, you can show negative test results obtained within the last 72 hours at entry. For patrons who do not have a smartphone, we will be manually verifying vaccination status on the day of the show. If you cannot download the app we will manually verify your CDC immunization card or Michigan County Immunization Record (MCIR) at the door.

Our downtown Kalamazoo brewery is where we got our start. Though the batches may be smaller than what we brew for wider release at our Comstock Brewery, our original brewery is still very focused on innovation and bringing new beers to life.  It’s actually quite fitting that the same location where Larry Bell started brewing and beers like Oberon, Two Hearted, Amber and others originated is still very much a part of where we go next.  One of the many ways we utilize that location, affectionately referred to as B1 by those who work here, is through our Employee Spotlight Series.  This series of beers are based on ideas sourced directly from our employees from all areas of the company.  We have a lot of passion and creativity, so how do we choose from so many great ideas?  Here’s a brief look at how all of this works: This series is open to all Bell’s employees.  Each submission is vetted by production and quality staff for feasibility (we do have to be careful  when bringing in new ingredients that could be potential allergens for example).  Once a concept is vetted, it moves to a raffle.  12 names are randomly selected per calendar year.  The beer is brewed and released on draft at our pub, the Eccentric Cafe and at our General Store adjacent to our original brewery about once a month. (Growlers and crowlers can be purchased to take home - while supplies last).  We’ll detail all releases in this series here (and announce on our social channels) as they are ready, so come back often! Be sure to also check out our Celebration Series as well!  January 2021 The first beer rolled out in this series is Mosaic Lager (5.6% ABV), created by Adam, who originally started as a member of our Door Staff and is now one of our Innovation Brewers. Adam modeled this lager after Lager of The Lakes and is brewed with 100% Mosaic hops. it is is crisp and crushable with a dank hop character. February 2021 The second beer rolled out in our 2021 Employee Spotlight Series is a crisp, refreshing Kolsch (4.7% ABV), created by Nathan who currently works in our technical packaging department! When he started homebrewing, his dad also became interested which then turned into the two brewing this beer. Together, they call it "Put Me in Kolsch" because of the passion they both share for baseball. march 2021 The third beer rolled out in our 2021 Employee Spotlight Series is a Black Currant Lavender Sour (8% ABV): Sour ale with dark berry flavors and a complex, floral finish. This recipe comes from Joey who currently works in our Packaging department! His inspiration behind this beer came from the first sour beer he ever tried. In his words, "my goal was to take the joy I experienced when trying my first sour beer and put it into a sour that made me feel that same joy and maybe even help people get into sours for the first time!" April 2021 The fourth beer rolled out in our 2021 Employee Spotlight Series is a White Stout (6.5% ABV): Blonde Ale brewed with coffee, vanilla and cocoa nibs. This recipe comes from Adam who works in our Supply Chain department! Adam loves a good stout and wanted to create a beer that everyone could enjoy. White Stouts are rare and hard to find in his opinion and he is very excited to bring this beer to life right here at the pub! Traditionally, stouts are classified as dark beers but with a White Stout you will find a light bodied beer with a smooth vanilla taste and a hint of coca nibs at the end. May 2021 The fifth beer rolled out in our 2021 Employee Spotlight Series is a Double IPA (9.3% ABV): Aromas and flavors of mango, overripe peach, and citrus rind. This recipe comes from CJ who works in our Point of Sale department! CJ decided to name this beer "Social Distance IPA" because this recipe was developed back in last March when the pandemic lock downs began. The idea for this beer was to make an IPA so intensely aromatic that your friends could smell it... from 6ft away! It's an IPA that's both safety and socially conscious! June 2021 The sixth release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight Series is a Dry Hopped Cider (7.7% ABV) from Kate, a member of our Sustainability team. Something that sets this apart from other releases is that this cider is gluten-free! Kate has Celiac Disease and cannot drink beer. She loves the smell of hops and the cider we brew at Bell's. The inspiration behind this cider came from the desire to apply our hops expertise to our cider. This employee spotlight was dry hopped with Centennial and Simcoe hops (think Two Hearted and Hopslam) and Kate is beyond excited to share with others the magic that can happen when you combine a dry cider with great hops. July 2021 The seventh release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight Series is a Tart Wheat Ale (3.5% ABV) from Nate, a member of our Brewing team! This is a light and refreshing fruit beer, perfect for summer. The inspiration for the fruits in this beer (Grapefruit & Cactus) came from the spring training leagues for Major League Baseball (Grapefruit in Florida, Cactus in Arizona). Nate's inspiration behind the beer style came from his mother's favorite beer, Bell's Oarsman. Nate is a passionate a homebrewer and is very excited for everyone to have a taste of his brew! August 2021 The eighth release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight series is a Rye IPA (7% ABV) from Josh, a member of our Logistics team! Not only does this American IPA have spicy Rye notes and orange/tropical hop flavors, the hops used in this brew are from both #TwoHearted & #Official! Josh is a big fan of Rye IPAs and wanted to showcase this style downtown at the pub. September 2021 The ninth release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight series is a British Strong Ale (7% ABV) from Derek, a member of our Sales team! This recipe is a riff on the last beer Derek formulated as a professional brewer. The first time it saw a brew length was 1999 for the holiday & winter season! The key ingredients and processes in this are the use of English and English-style hops & an extended boil to develop kettle caramelization instead of using caramel/crystal malts. Derek is looking forward to sharing his recipe and brew with everyone at the pub - be sure to stop by and give this one a taste.  October 2021 The tenth release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight series is a SMASH beer (5.3% ABV) from Bill, a member of our General Store team! If you're looking for a crushable & delicious brew, this one is for you. This recipe is an easy drinking pale ale with pleasant citrus fruit notes. In his words, he wanted "a light, refreshing beer that is simple to make & can be enjoyed year-round!" November 2021 The eleventh release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight series is a Kvass beer (4.5% ABV) from Drew, a member of our Brewing team! This brew is a Farmhouse ale with rye bread added to the mash tun giving this one flavors of white pepper, banana & floral hops notes. The concept was to bring together two food products that start out with essentially the same ingredients; cereal grains & water, follow generally the same process, & end up each their own unique product of fermentation. Drew has been into making naturally levained bread for several years & brewing beer for even longer!In his words, "I thought that the maillard products produced as the bread bakes & forms a crust, would find a place in a beer, where those products are typically produced in the malt kiln. The natural, wild fermentation of the bread would contribute its own unique flavor & slight sourness. The base beer was intended to be somewhat neutral, ingredient wise, to let these flavors come through." december 2021 The twelth release in our 2021 Employee Spotlight series is a Chai Milk Stout (7.5% ABV) from Ralph, a member of our Facilities team! This stout is brewed with honey & lactose, which is then conditioned on Chai tea that contains ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, and black tea leaves. Ralph and his wife have recently become tea fanatics and Chai is a flavor combination that stands out to both! He thought that the flavors associated with Chai and milk would be delicious in a stout. In Ralph's words, "it should be called Yippi-Chai-ay since it is coming out in December & Die Hard is a Christmas movie. :)"  January 2022 The 13th release in our 2022 Employee Spotlight series is a Peach Pomegranate Sour (5.2% ABV) from Erica, a member of our Finance team! This brew is a wheat ale conditioned on peach puree and pomegranate juice concentrate. Erica has never brewed before but has always wanted to be able to make something that she would pick out to drink on a tap list. She's a big fan of sours and fruit so she picked two fruits that she thought would pair well together! This beer is tart, light & refreshing.  February 2022 The 14th release in our 2022 Employee Spotlight series is a Grisette (% ABV) from Michael, a member of our Quality team! Grisettes are an old Franco-Belgian beer style that have recently been re-popularized by some American breweries. They typically use saison yeast but are much lower in ABV. Michael has come to appreciate a lot of our low ABV brands like Light Hearted & UH Light, but wanted to come up with a recipe that married his love of Belgian beer & a modern "IPA-like" hop profile without just making a session IPA. This beer was designed to be crisp, dry & refreshing with a huge aromatic, dry hop punch from his two favorite hop varieties: Galaxy & Strata - both having strong citrus & tropical fruit characteristics.  Check availability. 

We are excited to introduce a new loyalty program -- Bell's Winter Garden Days featuring special Bell's Coins! Sometimes the winter weather just sucks. But, it feels good to get out of the house. Throughout these next few winter weeks, our downtown staff will choose days that are deemed a "Bell's Coin Day" and we will reward you for making a trip to the Eccentric Café! Are you up for braving the cold, winter elements? By coming downtown and enjoying some beer and food outside, you will receive a Bell's coin! (+ a free pair of Bell's branded gloves. Yes, the texting kind. Available while supplies last) Frequently Asked Questions What can I do with the coin? Head on over to our General Store after your visit and receive 20% off all merchandise! Are kids allowed in the Garden/Patio on Coin Days? Yes! All ages are welcome. Can I keep my coin? Yes! We encourage you to hold on to your coins over these next few weeks as you venture downtown. You never know what you could redeem them for at a later time. When will I receive my coin? One coin per transaction will be handed out when you closeout your tab. How will I know when it's a Coin Day? We will post on our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) on the morning of the deemed Coin Day. If you are subscribed to our Eccentric Cafe & General Store newsletter you will also receive this information in your email!  How many heaters do you have? 15! More about our newly winterized Beer Garden and patio can be found by clicking here. As a reminder, you can read more about our current downtown hours and COVID guidelines by clicking here. For more information about Bell's response to COVID-19, please read what we are doing by clicking here.

One of the best ways to enjoy summer is a visit to the Bell’s Beer Garden. We host a variety of events throughout the summer. For the most up-to-date listings, visit our Events Calendarand make sure you subscribe to our newsletter. Before you join us for a show or other event, here are a few answers to the most commonly asked questions about summer events in the Beer Garden. Cheers to warm summer nights in the Beer Garden! what is the age requirement for attending a show? All shows at Bell's Eccentric Cafe are 21 and up. where can i buy tickets?  Tickets can be purchased at Etix.com or by stopping in the Bell's General Store. can i bring in my own folding chair?  Guests are not allowed to bring their own lawn chairs into the Beer Garden due to capacity and safety restrictions. can i bring a bag?  Yes! Try to only bring what you will need for the next few hours of your life! A.K.A your ticket, some money, a phone. We do not have a "clear bag" policy, but large bags and backpacks are prohibited. Please note: All bags are subject to search and we do not have a bag check or coat check. can i bring my own container for water?  Yes! Empty water bottles are OK - they can be refilled inside and outside. You may not bring outside containers or other alcoholic beverages. Can i bring my own camera?  Cameras without removable lenses are allowed, we just ask that you be mindful and respectful of the artists performing and those nearby in the audience. Please note: No flash photography. what items are prohibited?  Weapons of any kind, illegal drugs, umbrellas, noise makers, backpacks, large bags, coolers, bikes, signs, banners and blankets. Please note: Bell's Brewery has the right to refuse any other items. do you have ada seating?  Yes we have ADA seating. The Beer Garden is a GA - Standing Room only venue. For those who made need extra assistance, we are more than happy to provide designated seating. Just let us know ahead of time by emailing concertinfo@bellsbeer.com do you sell food in the beer garden? Yes! Food is available for purchase outside in the Beer Garden. If you would like to grab a bite or enjoy dinner inside the Eccentric Cafe before a show, we recommend arriving early. Beer Garden menu coming soon! can i smoke in the beer garden? Smoking and/or vaping of any kind is prohibited in the Beer Garden. Designated tobacco only smoking areas are located outside of the Bell's Eccentric Cafe establishment. can i bring my dog to the concert? Only certified service animals are allowed inside the Eccentric Cafe and Beer Garden. where can i park? For information about our Bell's Emporium lot, please click here. what should i do if i can't find my ticket or can't print my ticket? You do not need to have your physical ticket with you at the door. You may show the door staff your ticket via your cell phone. If you can't find your ticket, our team can help look up your purchase order. The Box Office is located in the Bell's Eccentric Cafe main parking lot. can i re-enter the beer garden? While the show is still going on, re-entry is allowed with valid wristband. Upon completion of the show, there is no re-entry. can i get a refund for my ticket? Sorry, no refunds available. what is the weather policy? Our Beer Garden Summer Series is rain or shine! Please bring your ponchos if there's a high chance of rain. We will also have ponchos available at the Eccentric Cafe. In the event of inclement weather in the area, the show will be delayed until the threat has passed. The decision to continue a concert after adverse weather passes will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If the concert is canceled entirely and the artist does not enter the stage, we will issue a refund. For updates on weather conditions, announcements and additional information, please stay connected with us on social media. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter By use of this ticket, the ticket purchaser/holder (“Holder”) agrees that Bell’s Brewery shall have the unrestricted right and license to the Holder’s image, likeness, comments or other proprietary or public rights in any broadcast, telecast or photograph and/or video and/or audio sound recording taken in connection with the event or other transmission or reproduction in whole or in part of the event, for all purposes, without compensation.

Temperatures are dropping, trees are bare and stouts are plentiful: Holiday Season is upon us. Here are the 2019 holiday hours for our Comstock Brewery and the Eccentric Café, downtown Kalamazoo. Thanksgiving November, 28 2019 All locations closed. Black Friday November, 29 2019 Opening at 10 a.m. for Black Friday Pop Up Shop with Vanilla Black Note Release (more info). Eccentric Day December 6 2019 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. (Come as you aren’t) Christmas Eve December 24 2019 Last call at the Eccentric Café is at 4 p.m. The Café and General Store are closed at 5 p.m. Christmas December 25 2019 All locations closed. Dec. 29 Tours will not be offered in Comstock. Downtown Kalamazoo tours will be offered.  New Years Eve December 31 2019 Eccentric Café: 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. - celebrate with us and The Insiders: Tom Petty Tribute Band. General Store: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. New Years Day January 1 2020 All locations closed. Keep up to date with Bell’s and the Eccentric Café on social media: Facebook: Bell’s Brewery | Eccentric Café Twitter: @BellsBrewery | @EccentricCafe Instagram: @BellsBrewery | @BellsEccentricCafe

Are your homebrew skills enough to get your beer served alongside Two Hearted, our Amber Ale, Oberon and others? Here’s your chance to prove it. The 10th Annual Bell’s Homebrew Competition Kick-off and Expo will be held this year on Sept. 14 at our Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo. The homebrewer who takes first place will get to brew their recipe at our original brewery to then go on tap at the adjacent Café. The first place winner will also attend the 2020 Great American Beer Festival (Sept. 24-26) in Denver, Colorado as our guest. “We’ve seen some incredible skill over the past decade of this competition and we will continue to proudly support the community that helped start all of this so many years ago. It was homebrewing that got us started and its homebrewers who continue to honor us today,” said Larry Bell, Founder and President of Bell’s Brewery. Members of the American Homebrews Association voted Two Hearted and Bell’s Brewery the Best Beer in America and Best Brewery respectively for the past three years. The Bell’s General Store has been supporting the homebrewing community since 1983 – offering advice, homebrew ingredients and kits (a variety of clone recipes of some of Bell’s most popular beers are available to purchase). Bell’s homebrew connection predates the brewery which opened in 1985. Earlier this year, Bell’s began offering its signature house ale yeast directly so homebrewers could brew with it in their own way. Additional contest & Expo details As in previous years, there is no cost to enter the competition and the only requirement is that you use Bell’s wort, which will be available for free at the kick-off while supplies last. New this year: sign up for a specialty homebrew tour and be one of the first to receive wort. Registration for the tour will open on August 14th at 9 a.m. online at www.bellsbeer.com/tours. Limited spots are available. Additional sign-up times for wort pick up will begin at 11 a.m. In past years, more than 200 homebrewers have been able to receive wort. This year’s Expo will run from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. and will feature local homebrew clubs, local vendors, interactive demos, as well as representatives from the American Homebrewers Association. Competition entries (four 12 oz. bottles) are due to the Bell’s General Store by 7 p.m., Sunday, October 27. The winner of the competition will team up with a Bell’s brewer for the 2020 Pro-Am Competition and attend both the awards ceremony and members’ only session at GABF. Bell’s will cover the cost of airfare to Denver and back (must be within the continental U.S.) and provide lodging for two nights. 2018 winner tapping The 2018 winning recipe, from Matt MacQuillan (Heather’s Request, an Apricot IPA) will be tapped for the first time at 2 p.m. on Aug. 25 at the Café. All are welcome and encouraged to stop by the Café and help celebrate this incredible accomplishment. Previous winners are – 2017: Damson Plum Crisp, Saison brewed with damson plums and toasted sugar from Steve Vroegop. 2016: Freedom of Peach, hoppy Saison brewed with peaches, from Evan Monroe. 2015: Bale So Hard, a Farmhouse Ale brewed with HBC 438 and Mosaic hops from David Hellen. 2014: Coffee Mustache, a California Common style beer brewed with coffee from Matt VanNatter. 2013: Proud Mitten, a dry hopped IPA/Pale Ale made with Centennial, Citra and Simcoe hops from David Lyman. 2012:Manden Med Leen, a black IPA brewed with Belgian yeast from Nick Rodammer. 2011: A Bit of Heat, brewed with paradise seeds, rose hips and habaneros, from Geoff Groff. 2010: Oscar’s Folly, a collaborative IPA from Jarrett Cupp, Bailey Cupp and Paul Gentz. For more information and for updates, keep an eye here on our Bell’s website or join us on social media - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram,