Brewery News

Photos from Eccentric Day 2019 /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Eccentric%20Day%202019%2053.jpeg?itok=Dm78Hdum 12/10/2019 Every year, in early December, the Eccentric Café opens early for Eccentric Day, inviting people to "come as they aren't" to party. 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 6, 2019... /news/photos-eccentric-day-2019

Spend a night in the Hopslam Suite Royale! Hopslam 2020 Specialty tour details /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/web%20hopslam%20tour.jpg?itok=7kApDgtC 12/2/2019 To celebrate the 2020 release of Hopslam, we’re hosting a unique tour experience and competition to celebrate our beloved Double IPA! This year’s hop-centric tour will again be limited to only 12 lucky winners who show their love for Hopslam in a creative way! Ten of our winners will be chosen at... /news/spend-night-hopslam-suite-royale-hopslam-2020-specialty-tour-details

Bell's 2019 Online Holiday Shopping: Deals start on Thanksgiving /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Capture_2.JPG?itok=qFufvo4m 11/25/2019 What's better than holiday shopping for your loved ones? Shopping at the convenience of your own home, online. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 28th through Monday, December 2nd because we have some awesome online deals through our online General Store that you won't want to pass up!... /news/bells-online-holiday-shopping

Bell's Holiday Hours 2019: When we're open, closed, ready to celebrate /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/nye%20%282%29.jpg?itok=bpmHGZan 11/22/2019 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... /news/bells-holiday-hours-2019

General Store Homebrew Recipe of The Month: Ian's Deep Water IPA /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/RecipeOftheMonthSocialImage_7.jpg?itok=LrhWTapo 11/20/2019 Our General Store team is very excited to launch a new Homebrew Recipe program. Each month, one of our store clerks will share one of their own homebrew recipes. October 2019's recipe is below. You can purchase the ingredients online and at our General Store (355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI... /news/bells-homebrew-recipe-month-ians-deep-water-ipa

Bell's Funvitational 2020 has been postponed /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Funvitational2020_Slider.png?itok=t3pAQVSd 11/16/2019 COVID UPDATE: As we all try our best to navigate the challenges associated with the COVID pandemic, we have decided to postpone this year’s Funvitational, scheduled for Sept. 12, 2020, until 2021. While this decision was difficult to make, it is the right one for everyone involved. We’ll use this... /news/save-date-funvitational-2020-celebration-bell-s-35th-anniversary

Bell’s Brewery designated a Veteran-Friendly Employer /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/2019_Bronze%20Certified%20Employer.png?itok=nB7rn7to 11/13/2019 We are proud to announce our designation as a Veteran-Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency. The announcement was made to the public on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, during the celebratory release of Goin’ Dark at our pub, Bell's Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo. The Veteran-... /news/bell-s-brewery-designated-veteran-friendly-employer

Winter White gets a new name, look; Bright White is headed your way /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Bright%20White%20cans%20arrive.jpg?itok=JlBcUdTo 11/6/2019 Bell’s Winter White Ale is getting a new look and a new name for 2019. When our Belgian-inspired Wheat Ale returns this month, its look will be reminiscent of what fans have seen since 2003. This update speaks to the beer’s appeal beyond cold temperatures and snow. Nothing about the recipe has... /news/winter-white-gets-new-name-look-bright-white-headed-your-way

Imperial Coffee Blonde Ale takes first place at Bell’s 10th Annual Homebrew Competition /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/IMG_4060.JPG?itok=RExbhq6D 11/4/2019 The winners of Bell’s 10th Annual Homebrew Competition were announced during the 11th Annual All Stouts Day at the Eccentric Café this past Sunday, Nov. 3. Three homebrewers placed out of the 122 entries submitted this year. First place went to Bill Blakeslee for his Imperial Coffee Blonde Ale. He... /news/imperial-coffee-blonde-ale-takes-first-place-bell-s-10th-annual-homebrew-competition

Add some Bell's beer to your Thanksgiving holiday /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/IMG_2181.jpeg?itok=PC6ov7D1 11/3/2019 Thanksgiving is a day-long marathon of family, beer and food. As you put together your holiday shopping list, keep in mind that your selection can help make that Thanksgiving Day Parade your cousin wants to watch a little less painful, but can also complement your menu and even help take it to... /news/pair-your-thanksgiving-meal-bells-beer