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Bell's beer event roundup: Dinners, ugly sweater contests, Christmas Ale and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Indiana.
Illinois
Nov. 26
Specialty Night: Jerry's Sandwich's in Chicago - Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, This one goes to 11, Special Double Cream Stout, Christmas Ale, Winter White and Two Hearted
Nov. 27
Specialty Night: Jerry's Sandwich's (Andersonville) in Chicago - Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, This one goes to 11, Expedition Stout, Third Coast Old Ale and Special Double Cream Stout
Michigan
Nov. 27
Tap Event: Buffalo Wild Wings in Brighton at 7 p.m. – Trivia, This one goes to 11 (tapped at 8 p.m.), Black Note, Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Two Hearted Ale and Winter White
Nov. 28
Tap Takeover: Detroit Prime in Farmington Hills from 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Half-off appetizers plus Winter White, Two Hearted Ale, Amber Ale, Porter, Smoked Vienna Lager, Oatmeal Stout, Sparkling Ale and This one goes to 11 Ale
Bell's Holiday Party: Oak Café in Wyandotte at 7 p.m. - Batch 10,000 (a special treat from Oak Cafe's cellar), Best Brown Ale, Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Midwestern Pale Ale, Sparkling Ale, Two Hearted, Golden Rye, Kal-Haven Ale and Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000. $20 tasting ticket available. For more details, go here.
Nov. 29
Tap Takeover: Buffalo Wild Wings in Rochester Hills at 7 p.m. - Black Note (tapped at 8 p.m.), Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Midwestern Pale Ale, Two Hearted Ale, Winter White Ale and This one goes to 11 Ale
Tasting: Bacchus Wine & Spirits in Kalamazoo from 4-6 p.m.
13 Bell's of Christmas: Lynch's in Port Huron at 4:30 p.m. - Batch 9,000, Best Brown Ale, Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Hopsoulution, Kalamazoo Stout, Rye Stout, The Oracle, Two Hearted Ale, Winter White Ale, This one goes to 11 Ale, Smoked Vienna Lager, Kal-Haven Ale and Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000
Nov. 29 & Dec. 1
2-day event: Zazios Birmingham – For details, go here.
Nov. 30
Happy Hour Tasting: Bottoms Up in Kalamazoo from 4-6 p.m.
Dec. 1
Tap Takeover: Reno's Sports Bar East in East Lansing starting at 6 p.m. – 14 beers on tap - Black Note (6 p.m.),This one goes to 11 (7 p.m.) Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 (8 p.m.), Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, 2011 Cherry Stout, Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Java Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Third Coast Old Ale, Two Hearted Ale, Winter White Ale and Smoked Vienna Lager
Christmas Ale Tasting: Horrock's Farm Market in Lansing from 2-5 p.m.
Ugly Sweater Party: The Grotto at Capone's in Kalamazoo starting at 11 a.m. – prizes for the best ugly sweater, free food from 8-10 p.m. plus 12 Bell’s beers on tap
Minnesota
Nov. 27
Bell's Night: Bar 209 in Bemidji at 6 p.m. - Golden Rye, Roundhouse IRA and Le Contrebassiste
Nov. 28
Bell's Beer Dinner: Skal Bar & Grill in Vergas at 6 p.m. - Christmas Ale, Le Pianiste, Oatmeal Stout, Debs' Red, and Two Hearted Ale. Seating is limited. Please call 218-342-7525 for reservations.
Nov. 29
Multi-Tap Night: Grizzly's Canal Park in Duluth at 4 p.m. - Two Hearted, Best Brown, Golden Rye, Oatmeal Stout, The Oracle, This one goes to 11, Debs' Red, Le Contrebassiste, and Le Pianiste
Ohio
Nov. 28
Collaborative Beer Dinner: Market Garden Brewery in Cleveland at 6:30 p.m. – Five course beer dinner featuring Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Le Contrebassiste Ale, Midwestern Pale Ale, Two Hearted Ale and others. Please call 216-621-4000 for reservations.
Indiana
Nov. 30
Bell's Tasting: St. John Wine & Spirits in St. John from 6-8 p.m. - Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Expedition Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Special Double Cream Stout, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted Ale and Winter White Ale
Looking ahead
Join us for a beer dinner in Brainerd, 12 Bell’s of Christmas in Chelsea, Michigan, pint night in Asheville and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.
Bell's beer event roundup: Beers we are thankful for, tastings, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 and more
Below is a look at Bell’s beer events this week in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio and Kentucky.
Illinois
Nov. 19
Specialty Beer Night/Tap Takeover: Beer Bistro in Chicago
Nov. 20
Stout Blowout Night: Small Bar in Chicago – enjoy a rare taping of 2011 Cherry Stout
Nov. 26
Specialty Night: Jerry's Sandwich's in Chicago
Indiana
Nov. 19
Bell's Night: The Aristocrat in Indianapolis - multiple taps including The Oracle, Wedding Ale, Le Batteur and more
Minnesota
Nov. 19
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Beer Tappings: Buster's on 28th in Minneapolis at 11 a.m. - Black Note, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000 and Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout
Burnt: Republic in Minneapolis at 5 p.m. - 11 different beers including Java Stout, Kalamazoo Stout, Double Cream Stout, Expedition Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Rye Stout, Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Black Note, Hell Hath No Fury and Oatmeal Stout
Michigan
Nov. 20
Beer Dinner: Casey's in Walled Lake at 6 p.m. – take a look at the menu.
Beer Tasting: Harding's on West Main St. in Kalamazoo from 4-6 p.m.
Ugly Sweater Contest & Great Beer: Fuel Woodfire Grill in Port Huron at 6 p.m. – prizes for the ugliest sweater, great food, Christmas Ale, Hell Hath No Fury, This one goes to 11 and more
Beers We're Thankful For: Ashley's in Westland starting at 2 p.m. (staggered tappings) - Two Hearted, Winter White, Best Brown, Third Coast Beer, Midwestern Pale Ale, Kalamazoo Stout, Porter, Double Cream Stout, Hopsoulution, Hell Hath No Fury, Sparkling Ale, Vienna Smoked Lager, Christmas Ale, Le Pianiste, Oatmeal Stout, Golden Rye, This One Goes to 11, Kal-Haven Ale, 2011 Cherry Stout, Black Note and bottles of Java Stout and Expedition Stout, plus beer infused cuisine
Nov. 21
Beer Tasting: Harding's on Centre St in Portage from 4-6 p.m.
North Carolina
Nov. 21
Holiday Tasting: Whole Foods South Park in Charlotte at 5 p.m. - Best Brown Ale, Christmas Ale and Winter White Ale
North Dakota
Nov. 21
This one goes to 11 Tapping: The Walrus in Bismarck at 5 p.m.
Ohio
Nov. 23
Black Note Tapping: Moelein Lager House in Cincinnati at noon.
Kentucky
Nov. 21
This one goes to 11 Tapping: Nach Bar in Louisville at 11 p.m.
Nov. 23
Black Friday Black Out: Nach bar in Louisville - Expedition Stout will be on tap all day. Black Note will be tapped at 8 p.m.
Looking ahead
Join us for holiday parties, tap takeovers, beer dinners and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.
Bell's beer event roundup: Tap takeovers, barrel aged beers, The Oracle and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Indiana, Washington DC, Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Iowa, North Dakota and North Carolina.
Wisconsin
Nov. 12
Tasting: Whole Foods Milwaukee from 4-6 p.m. – Winter White, Best Brown, Christmas Ale and Two Hearted
Illinois
Nov. 13
Bell's Beer Dinner: Wild Monk in La Grange at 6 p.m. – take a look at the menu here.
Nov. 15
Bell's Beer Dinner: Carlucci Restaurant & Bar in Downers Grove – call 630-512-0990 for more information.
Michigan Beer Night: Hackney's Printers' Row in Chicago
Nov. 17
10th Annual FOBAB (Festival of Barrel Aged Beers): Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago from 1-5 p.m. & 6-10 p.m.
Nov. 18
Solidarity Event: The Firkin in Libertyville - This one goes to 11 Ale, Black Note, Two Hearted and Best Brown. Tickets can be purchased here.
Pennsylvania
Nov. 13
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cherry Stout Tappng: Mad Mex in Pittsburgh at 5 p.m. Two Hearted will also be on tap.
Nov. 14
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000 Tapping: Mad Mex in Cranberry at 5 p.m.
Minnesota
Nov. 13
Night of the Imperials: Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis at 6 p.m. - Black Note, This one goes to 11, Expedition Stout, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, The Oracle and Hopsoulution
Nov. 14
Darkened Glass Night: 3 Squares in Maple Grove at 6 p.m. - Black Note, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, Expedition Stout, Java Stout, Special Double Cream Stout, 2011 Cherry Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Rye Stout, Hell Hath No Fury, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cherry Stout and Kalamazoo Stout
Nov. 15
Bell's Night: Sunshine Kitchen & Moonshine Lounge in Brainerd at 6 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, The Oracle DIPA, Sparkling Ale and a few other specialties
Indiana
Nov. 13
Oracle Tapping: Bru Burger Bar in Indianapolis at 7 p.m. – other Bell’s beers will also be on tap.
Washington DC
Nov. 13
Bell's Beer Dinner: Capitol Hill Club in Washington DC at 6:30 p.m. Take a look at the menu here.
Michigan
Nov. 14
Tap Takeover: Old Town Tavern in Ann Arbor - Two Hearted, Winter White, Best Brow, Amber, Christmas Ale, Debs' Red, Golden Rye, Hopsoulution, Double Cream Stout, Le Contrabassiste and This one goes to 11
Tap Explosion: Diamond Jim's in Midland at 6 p.m. - Hell Hath No Fury, Sparkling Ale, This one goes to 11, Two Hearted and Midwestern Pale Ale
Bell's Beer Dinner: Vitale's of Comstock Park at 6 p.m. - 5 course meal will feature Best Brown Ale, Black Note, Java Stout, Special Double Cream Stout and Third Coast Beer. Call 616-784-6044 for more information or to make reservations.
Nov. 15
Tap Takeover: Shamrock Pub in Utica at 4 p.m. - The Oracle, a Best Brown Firkin, Amber Ale, Two Hearted and Porter
Beer & Cheese Tasting: D&W Fresh Market in Kalamazoo from 4-6 p.m.
Ohio
Nov. 14
Bell's Night: 101 Bottles of Beer in Kent at 5 p.m. - more than 10 different beers on draft including The Oracle, Cherry Stout, Winter White and more
Florida
Nov. 15
Blind Tasting & Tap Takeover: Coasters Pub in Melbourne from 5-9 p.m. – 13 drafts plus a firkin
Iowa
Nov. 15
Progressive Tap Takeover: Red's Ale House in North Liberty - 18 beers on tap - Black Note, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cherry Stout, all of year round beers, Best Brown, Winter White, Christmas Ale, Expedition Stout, Third Coast Old Ale, Java Stout, Double Cream Stout and Oarsmen
North Dakota
Nov. 16
This one goes to 11 Tapping: Ho-Do in Fargo at 5 p.m.
North Carolina
Nov. 17
World of Beer Raleigh First Anniversary Celebration: - 30 beers on tap starting at noon - Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, Expedition Stout (2011 and 2012) and Black Note to name just a few
Looking ahead
Join us for a specialty night and tap takeover in Chicago, bourbon barrel-aged tappings in Minneapolis, dinner in Walled Lake, Michigan and more. Check out our full calendar here.

