We have plenty of beer lined up for this year’s Michigan Summer Beer Festival including two events leading up to the annual festival in Ypsilanti. Both start at 6 p.m. Here are the details:

July 25: A tap takeover at Fraser’s Pub in Ann Arbor  – We will be celebrating two anniversaries – Fraser’s 50^th and the Michigan Brewers Guild’s 15^th with a firkin of Third Coast Beer, Black Note (7:30 p.m.) Amber, Best Brown, Cherry Stout, Pale Ale, Oberon, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted (firkin and draft) and Wedding Ale.

July 26: Our second tap takeover this week will be at Red Rock Downtown BBQ in Ypsilanti – Wedding Ale (6:30 p.m.), Black Note (7:30 p.m.), a Third Coast Beer Firkin, Oberon, Two Hearted, Amber, Best Brown, Pale Ale, Cherry Stout, Oarsman, Porter and Kalamazoo Stout

As for the festival itself, on July 27 and 28, here is our tap list (special tapping times to come):

• Oberon
• Two Hearted
• Oarsman
• Amber
• Lager of the Lakes
• Best Brown
• Le Batteur Biere de Garde
• Third Coast Beer
• Pale Ale
• Black Note
• Wedding Ale
• Hopsoulution
• Roundhouse
• Michigan Brewers Guild 15th Anniversary Ale

Cheers!

A look at Bell’s beer events this week in Indiana, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, North Dakota, Ohio and Illinois.

Indiana

July 25

Tap Event
6 Bell's beers will be featured on draft including Black Note, Oberon, Two Hearted and more at Fat Tomato in Elkhart.

Virginia

July 25

Bell's Brewery Night
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint in Harrisonburg will host a Pint Nite featuring Black Note, Lager Beer, Pale Ale, Oarsman Ale, Oberon, Two Hearted Ale and burgers starting at 5 p.m.

Michigan

July 23-29

Kalamazoo Restaurant Week
Celebrate Kalamazoo Restaurant Week at The Beer Exchange with a three course menu paired with Bell's beers for only $25.

ON THE MENU: First course - Amber Ale paired with fresh gazpacho, goat cheese croutons and vodka; Second course - Two Hearted paired with red wine and horseradish flank steak, bleu cheese mashed potatoes and bacon collards; Third course - Oarsman Ale paired with strawberry gelato in a dark chocolate tart shell with candied sugar.

July 24

Multi-tap Event
SageBrush Cantina in Lake Orion will feature Third Coast Beer, Oberon, Two Hearted Ale, a Two Hearted firkin, Amber, Pale, Lager, Cherry Stout, Special Double Cream Stout, Wedding Ale (6:30 p.m. tapping) and Black Note (8 p.m. tapping).

July 25

Mixer on the Mall After Party
Buckets of Amber Ale, Lager Beer, Oarsman Ale, Oberon, Porter, Third Coast Beer and Two Hearted Ale will be featured again this week at The Wine Loft in downtown Kalamazoo starting at 7 p.m. For more information on this year's Mixer on the Mall season, go here.

Tap Takeover
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Fraser's Pub and 15 years of the Michigan Brewer's Guild. We will tap a firkin of Third Coast Beer at 6 p.m. and Black Note at 7:30 p.m. Also on tap will be Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Cherry Stout, Pale Ale, Oberon, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted Ale (firkin and draft) and Wedding Ale starting at 6 p.m.

Bell's Night on the Big Deck
Oberon and Two Hearted will be flowing at Boone's Long Lake Inn in Traverse City. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.

July 26

Tap Takeover
We're celebrating the Summer Beer Festival and the Michigan Brewer's Guild 15th Anniversary a little early at Red Rock BBQ in Ypsilanti with some amazing food and phenomenal beer.  We will tap a Third Coast Beer firkin at 6 p.m. and Black Note at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on any of our other tasty offerings like Cherry Stout and Porter which pair wonderfully with BBQ. Wedding Ale will also be available at this event.

July 27-28

15th Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival
Here is what we will be tapping in Ypsilanti this year:

• Oberon
• Two Hearted
• Oarsman
• Amber
• Lager of the Lakes
• Best Brown
• Le Batteur Biere de Garde
• Third Coast Beer
• Pale Ale
• Black Note
• Wedding Ale
• Hopsoulution
• Roundhouse
• Michigan Brewers Guild 15th Anniversary Ale

North Carolina

July 24

Bell's Tasting: Peabody's Wine and Beer, Boone
Peabody's Wine and Beer will host a tasting in Boone at 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy the cool mountain air and learn about some Bell's beers including Amber Ale, Kalamazoo Stout, Lager Beer, Pale Ale, Oarsman Ale, Oberon and Two Hearted.

July 26

Two Hearted Cask Tasting
Bell's and The Salty Caper in Mooresville are teaming up for a Two Hearted cask tasting. Bell's glassware will also be available, while supplies last.

Kentucky

July 26

Two Hearted Pint Night
Enjoy a pint of Bell's Two Hearted and keep the logo'd glass at Cock and Bull Public House in Covington starting at 5 p.m.

North Dakota

July 26

Cask Ale Night
We will tap a special cask of Third Coast Beer at The Ho-Do Lounge in Fargo at 5 p.m.

July 27-28

Fargo Blues Festival
We are sponsoring this year's Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Field and pouring Two Hearted, Oberon and Amber Ale. There will also be sample stations as well.

Ohio

July 28

Lock 3 Blues & Brews Festival
Come out and enjoy some blues and brews in downtown Akron and be sure to stop by the Bell's booth. We'll be pouring Amber, Oarsman, Oberon and Two Hearted from noon to 6 p.m.

Illinois

July 26

Hot dog and beer tasting
Sheffield's in Chicago will offer a special menu pairing mini-hot dogs with Bell's beer atarting at 7 p.m. The lineup is below and each costs $12. Sorry, but no mix and match.

Group A: Guacamole Dog - Chipotle Aioli, guacamole, pico de gallo, and queso fresco paired with Third Coast Ale & Banh MI Dog - Sriracha Aioli, Carrots, Cucumbers, and Cilantro paired with Bell's Pale Ale.

Group B: Greek Dog - Tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, and olives paired with Bell's Porter & Chicago Dog - Classic Chicago dog with pickle, celery salt, yellow mustard, sport peppers, neon relish, diced onions, and tomatoes paired with Bell's Amber.

Group C: BBQ Dog - Sheffield's own Texas BBQ sauce, pulled pork, and coleslaw paired with Bell's Lager & German Dog - German Mustard, sauerkraut, and crumbled pretzels paired with Bell's Oberon.

Looking ahead

Check out our full calendar and see what's coming up in August and beyond here.

A look at Bell’s beer events this week in Michigan, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio and Florida.

Michigan

July 18

Buckets of Bell's: Mixer on the Mall After Party
Bell's Brewery and The Wine Loft are teaming up all summer long to host a Mixer on the Mall after party.  We’ll be back again this week with Amber Ale, Lager Beer, Oarsman Ale, Oberon, Porter, Third Coast Beer and Two Hearted Ale starting at 7 p.m. For more information on this year's Mixer on the Mall season, go here.

July 20

Meet and Greet
Join us at Webster's in Kalamazoo and celebrate Michigan Craft Beer month! Meet, greet and sample beer with brewery representatives from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy beer flights, food pairings, and an extended "Hoppy Hour" with $2 Michigan craft brews.

July 20- 29

Kalamazoo Restaurant Week with The Beer Exchange
Celebrate Kalamazoo Restaurant Week at The Beer Exchange with a three course menu paired with Bell's beers for only $25.

Here is the menu - 

First course: Amber Ale paired with fresh gazpacho made with vodka and topped with goat cheese croutons

Second course: Two Hearted paired with red wine and horseradish flank steak with bleu cheese mashed potatoes and bacon collards

Third course: Oarsman Ale paired with a strawberry gelato in a dark chocolate tart shell with candied sugar

Indiana

July 18

Two Hearted Firkin Tapping
Come out and enjoy a pint of cask conditioned Bell's Two Hearted Ale at Dicky’s Wild Hare in Fort Wayne starting at 6 p.m. There will be some great Bell's freebies as well.

July 22

Oberon Fiesta: Hacienda Mexican Restaurants
Celebrate Hacienda's Beach Party with the heart of our summer lineup, Oberon Ale. Most craft beer bottles (including Oberon) will be on special for $2.50 all day. We will also have lots of Bell's and Oberon goodies to give away as well.

Minnesota

July 19

Cask Ale Night
Join us for some traditional cask conditioned ale as we tap a firkin of Two Hearted Ale at Zorbaz in Gull Lake at 5 p.m. It won't last long, so get there early.

July 21

Highland Fest Beer Dabbler
Join us at Hillcrest Park in St. Paul for Cherry Stout, Oarsman, Two Hearted and Black Note.

North Carolina

July 19

Bell's Tasting
We are teaming up with Vintner Wine Market in Charlotte to host a fantastic tasting featuring Oarsman, Amber, Pale Ale, Two Hearted Ale along with a special cask of Two Hearted starting at 6 p.m.

Ohio

July 17

Black Note Night
Celebrate the new Lizardville location in Rocky River with a glass of the rare Black Note starting at 5 p.m. Lager, Oarsman and Two Hearted will also be on tap.

July 20

Sparkling Ale tappings
Seven Winking Lizard locations will host a special tapping of Bell's Sparkling Ale at 5 p.m.: Independence, Gateway, Bedford Heights, Mentor, Lakewood and Crosswoods in Columbus .

Third Friday on Mulberry
Come out and enjoy an evening of music, food and beer in downtown Lebanon. Stop by the Bell's booth for Oberon and Two Hearted from 5-11 p.m.

Florida

July 17

Tap Takeover
The Filling Station will be offering flights of Amber, Oberon, Two Hearted and Kalamazoo Stout. Receive a raffle ticket with your purchase of a flight for a your chance to win Bell's beer buckets!

Looking ahead

Join us for events in North Carolina, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, North Dakota, and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.