Brewery News

First look: 2017 Bell's Oberon mini-keg design /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Oberon%20pano-template-180-86-6000x3562.jpg?itok=3Ys-g4kN 1/4/2017 Here's a little January warm-up ... a first look at this year's Oberon mini-keg design.  Look for them to hit store shelves around Memorial Day weekend.  Oberon returns March 27. Stay tuned for more info here and on our social media.  Cheers!     /news/first-look-2017-bells-oberon-mini-keg-design

Upcoming homebrew classes at the Bell's General Store in February, March /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/IMG_0020.jpg?itok=Gpd5Edg9 1/2/2017 From the basics of malt to setting up a home draught system or even making cheese, our General Store staff have a number of classes planned to help you make it through the cold winter months.  Beginners Malt Sunday, February 12th                Learn the ins and outs of all things grain! We will... /news/upcoming-hombrew-classes

Shipping dates by state for Hopslam in 2017, other helpful links /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/2017%20Bell%27s%20Hopslam%20cans.jpg?itok=59xo0Syt 1/1/2017 Update (1/9/17): Please contact the General Store before making a trip to purchase Hopslam: 269-382-5712 Update (1/5/17): Hopslam is now available at the Bell's General Store. There is a 3 case limit (6-packs only, no mini-kegs this year). If you plan on driving from a distance, please call ahead... /news/hopslam-2017-shipping-dates-state-other-helpful-links

First look: New 12 oz. Oatsmobile can, shipping spring 2017 /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsOatsmobileCan.png?itok=k-dlTNRO 12/29/2016 Oatsmobile is heading to the canning line in 2017! Beginning in the spring, our hop-forward American Pale Ale will transition away from bottles as existing packaging materials are used up. Twelve-ounce cans, packaged in six-packs, will ship to all areas we distribute to. “Dry-hopping gives this... /news/first-look-new-12-oz-oatsmobile-can-shipping-spring-2017

Kalamazoo Beer Week 2017: Complete list of Bell's events, details /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/KalamazooBeerWeek2017_Slider_new.jpg?itok=kcRs_kg0 12/29/2016 Below is a look at Bell’s events hosted at the Eccentric Café and around Kalamazoo for Kalamazoo Beer Week 2017. For more information and for updates, keep an eye here on our website and on our social media. Jan. 14 5th Annual Bell’s Snow Jog Adventure (Leisure) Race & Challenge, multiple... /news/kalamazoo-beer-week-2017-complete-list-bells-events-details

Have Expedition Stout, Will Travel /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/expo%20montage.png?itok=SBFzSt51 12/23/2016 An interesting tradition has developed over the years and not just with our employees. Many of our fans have also taken Expedition Stout on trips across the globe. That tradition is actually brewed into our Russian Imperial Stout. It not only ages well in your cellar, but actually travels well too... /news/have-expedition-stout-will-travel

Meet the 2016 Bell's Homebrew Competition winner /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/homebrew%20winner-1.jpg?itok=DaodUh7P 12/19/2016 It had been a few years since Evan Monroe had homebrewed. But, having moved back to Michigan, he wanted to take part in 7th Annual Homebrew Competition, and it paid off. Freedom of Peach. his hoppy saison brewed with peaches, beat out 145 other entries. Winning is an “honor,” Evan said. “It’s... /news/meet-2016-bells-homebrew-competition-winner

Inspired Crafts and Beer: Christmas (Ale) Tree /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/tree%20photos-1%20%5BBell%27s%20web%20ready%5D%20copy%20%5BBell%27s%20web%20ready%5D.jpg?itok=ah74_xfq 12/6/2016 How about adding a little Christmas (Ale) cheer to your Christmas tree? Here are instructions for how to turn used bottle caps into a tree ornament. You can use any Bell's bottle caps with it What You Need 1.5mm metal hole punch pliers Jump rings, size varies on how much space you want. We... /news/inspired-crafts-and-beer-christmas-ale-tree

ADD SOME WINTER WHITE TO YOUR DESKTOP, PHONE AND TABLET /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2016_WWA_compbackground.jpg?itok=7pl7_bnS 12/5/2016 It's beginning to look a lot like Winter White. Celebrate the season with these wallpapers for your digital device, based off this year’s seasonal theme. Here’s to winter! Download our Winter White desktop background.Download our Winter White tablet background.Download our Winter White phone... /news/add-some-winter-white-your-desktop-phone-and-tablet

Love Hopslam? Win a spot on our exclusive Hopslam Hopcentric brewery tour /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/centennial%20hops-7.jpg?itok=zjgZM54c 12/5/2016 Guess what’s coming, guess what’s close? It’s just one beer some love the most! Brewed with honey and Simcoe hops We ship it quick to all the shops! The first beer of the brand new year So full of hops it makes you cheer! Its Hopslam folks prepare yourself- In January it hits the shelves!... /news/love-hopslam-win-spot-our-exclusive-hopslam-hopcentric-brewery-tour