Brewery News

Join us for special behind the scenes tours /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/146A4164.jpg?itok=FQXO61HQ 2/15/2017 UPDATE: Unfortunately, at this time tours have been suspended at our Comstock location. However, tours will be returning on January 23rd at our original brewery downtown Kalamazoo, the Eccentric Cafe! To learn more and book a tour please click HERE... /news/join-us-special-behind-scenes-tours

How to pair Oatsmobile with food /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/oatsmobile-and-food-copy-WEB.jpg?itok=4EiLU1W7 2/10/2017 Oatsmobile, our session pale ale brewed with oats, is perfect for pairing with a wide range of foods and cheese. The 4.3% ABV beer will help cut down on the food’s richness. Oatsmobile’s hop profile delivers tropical fruit notes and big aromatics, but it’s light enough to enjoy with food. The... /news/oatsmobile-and-food-pairings

Thank you RateBeer for voting Bell's one of the Top 100 Brewers in the World /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/ratebeer-1.jpg?itok=oohkY4fP 2/9/2017 We’re proud and thankful to the RateBeer community for choosing us as one of the top 100 breweries in the world and selecting several of our beers as top of their style. These awards are given out based on reviews from RateBeer and were announced in late January and early February. The RateBeer... /news/thank-you-ratebeer-voting-us-one-top-100-best-brewers-world

Employee Homebrew Challenge winning beer 'happy accident' /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/pedal%20group%20photo-1.jpg?itok=iR12uoln 2/9/2017 Mistakes happen all of the time, in both life and in brewing. Sometimes, nothing good comes out of them, and other times, mistakes result in something so amazing that we could not have planned. The good kind of mistake happened for our 2016 Employee Homebrew Competition winning beer.   “Pedal to... /news/employee-homebrew-winning-beer-result-happy-accident

Laura Bell promoted to CEO of Bell’s Brewery /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/Laura%20Bell%20%28web%29.jpg?itok=m9fSlMte 2/3/2017 Bell's Brewery, Inc. is proud to announce that effective Feb. 1, Laura Bell, co-owner, has assumed the role of CEO. Larry Bell will continue in his role as president and remain active in various projects, including long-term planning and overall direction with Laura reporting directly to him. "... /news/laura-bell-promoted-ceo-bell-s-brewery

Send some Bell's love for Valentine's Day /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/SmittenBeerentineCollection_2017_0.jpg?itok=fBns-A86 2/2/2017 Our printed Beerentines may all be spoken for this year, but you can still send some Bell's love to your special someone, friend, family member, companion, beer drinking buddy, etc.  You can send one of 12 different designs with a message to anyone in the world. Actually, send as many as you'd... /news/send-some-bells-love-valentines-day

Thanks for a great Kalamazoo Beer Week 2017 1/24/2017 Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for Kalamazoo Beer Week. We hosted more than a dozen events at the Eccentric Café and across Kalamazoo, joining other great local breweries celebrating Kalamazoo beer. From Snow Jog to Jortslam, tacos to pasties, there were some great food had,... /news/thanks-great-kalamazoo-beer-week-2017

Smitten Beerentines return later this month /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Smitten_Beerentine_slider_Hero_17.jpg?itok=FY791mRq 1/13/2017 Smitten beerentines will return for a third year later this month.  As in past years, printed cards will be limited. And we will hand write, address and then send one on your behalf for free. We just need to know who to send it to and where. A short message can also be included.  Each Bell's... /news/smitten-beerentines-return-later-month

Hopslam Q&A: Cellaring, honey, cans and more /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/hopslam%20and%20snifters-4.jpg?itok=ZokhJcLB 1/9/2017 Hopslam is one of our most sought after beers. It is also one of our beers that generates a lot of questions.  helpful LINKS Our Beer Finder (please remember to call ahead and that results are based on deliveries) Our calendar: Hopslam release parties and other events Hopslam gear from our... /news/hopslam-qa-cellaring-honey-cans-and-more

Celebrate the 2017 release of Hopslam with our special Untappd badge /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/HopslamUntappdBadge.png?itok=HDqegtfi 1/6/2017 A special Untappd badge is now available to help celebrate this year's Hopslam release! Available starting today, you have until Feb. 6 to claim it. All you have to do is check-in to one (1) Hopslam.  For more information on shipping dates to your area, go here. Other helpful links Our Beer ... /news/celebrate-2017-release-hopslam-our-special-untappd-badge