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• Early spring weather affects Bell's Cherry Stout production for 2012
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Bell's beer event roundup: Black Note in Ohio, Brew-Ski Festival, Tampa Bay Beer Week and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Michigan, Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Wisconsin and Georgia.
Michigan
March 5
Beer and Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings, Mt. Clemens, 6-8 p.m. - Smitten Golden Rye Ale, Black Note (7 p.m.), not to mention discounts on wings all day.
March 7
Bell's Night: One Under Bar and Grill, Livonia, 6 p.m. - Amber Ale, 2011 Cherry Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, Two Hearted Ale, Roundhouse and Smitten
7 Bell's on the 7th: Dexter Pub, Dexter, 6:30 p.m. – Hopslam, Smitten, Java Stout, Red Nose ESB and more
March 9
4th Annual Brew-Ski Festival: Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs, Noon - 5 p.m.
Arizona
March 7
Meet Larry Bell/Tap Event: Flanny's Bar and Grill, Tempe, 6 p.m. - Join Larry for a special tapping of Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Oberon, Two Hearted and Midwestern Pale Ale.
Florida
Through March 25
Bell's Beer Baseball Pub Crawl: Lakeland – Find more information here.
March 4
Bell's Brewery Night: Datz, Tampa, 7-9 p.m. - Join us for some beer education, sampling and basket giveaways.
March 5
Tampa Bay Beer Week - Hopslam Tapping: Stein and Vine, Brandon, 6 p.m. – midnight - Hopslam, Amber Ale, Expedition Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oberon, Quinannan Falls Special Lager and Two Hearted
March 7
Tampa Bay Beer Week - Bell's Night: World of Beer St. Pete, 6 p.m. - midnight - 15 Bell's beers on tap: Amber Ale, Batch 9,000, Best Brown Ale, Cherry Stout, Christmas Ale, Expedition Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Hopslam, Kalamazoo Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oberon, Sparkling Ale, Special Double Cream Stout, Third Coast Old Ale and Two Hearted. There will also be giveaways and a beer basket raffle.
March 9
Bell's Beertopia: World of Beer, Orlando, 2 p.m. - 20+ drafts with some small batch beers such as Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 and Hopslam. There will be raffles and giveaways as well as live music starting at 9 p.m.
Ohio
March 4
Black Note Tasting & Bottle Release: Lizardville, Rocky River and Bedford Heights, 3 p.m. (Rocky River) and 4 p.m. (Bedford Heights) - Flights of Black Note, Expedition Stout and Special Double Cream Stout. Single bottles will also be available to purchase - 1 per person please.
Wisconsin
March 9
Bell's Beer Dinner: Karma Bar & Grill, Milwaukee, - Call 414-220-4118 for more information.
Georgia
March 9
Taco Mac's Secret Stash Bash: The Prado, Sandy Springs, 2-6 p.m. - Le Batteur and Sweet Potato Stout
Looking ahead
Next week, we are hosting the Brooks Urban Herd Run Happy Pub Run at the Eccentric Café, Jazz Night in Minneapolis, a beer dinner in Buchanan and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.
Bell's beer event roundup: Tampa Bay Beer Week, bacon, Black Note and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Florida, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Florida
Through March 25
Bell's Beer Baseball Pub Crawl: Multiple locations in Lakeland from noon - midnight - Win a Bell’s tailgate package. For more details, go here.
Feb. 27
Hopslam Tapping: Proof, Tallahassee, 7 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000. Amber Ale, Best Brown, Expedition Stout, Oberon, Sparkling Ale and Two Hearted will also be on tap.
Bell's Bourbon Barrel Night & Hopslam: World of Beer - Carrolwood, Tampa, 6 p.m. - midnight - Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout and Batch 9,000
March 2
3rd annual Old Palm Harbor Blues and Brews Festival, 3-10 p.m. - Amber Ale, Oberon and Two Hearted
March 3
Bacon Beer Bash: World of Beer, Downtown St. Petersburg, 6 p.m. – Bacon and This One Goes to 11 … need we say more?
Tampa Bay Beer Week: Eggs and Kegs, Cigar City Tasting Room, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Brunch includes 4-courses prepared with both breweries’ offerings with a Latin flair and a pint of beer. Stay for live music, fresh espresso and of course, special beer offerings from both breweries. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased before Feb. 28.
March 4
Bell's Brewery Night: Datz, Tampa, 7-9 p.m. - beer education, sampling and basket giveaways
Michigan
Feb. 26
Bel's Beer Dinner: The Mitt Restaurant, Mt. Clemens, 7 p.m. - Porter, Oarsman, Best Brown, Smitten, and Hopslam round out a menu of Michigan comfort. Reservations can be made in person or by calling 586-493-0500.
Feb. 27
Tap Takeover: Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill, Northville, 6 p.m. - Black Note, Sweet Potato Stout, Hell Hath No Fury, Captain Spontaneous, and a Hopslam firkin in addition to their regular Bell's line-up
Feb. 28
Lights Out: Shark Club, Howell, 6 p.m. - Black Note (7 p.m.), Best Brown, 2011 Cherry Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Java Stout, Kalamazoo Stout, Porter, Special Double Cream Stout, Sweet Potato Stout and Harry Magill's Spiced Stout
March 1
Bell’s Beer Iceman Registration Party: Eccentric Cafe, downtown Kalamazoo starting at noon - We’ll have 400 paper entries available with a limit of 3 per person. There will also be giveaways, a sale of 2012 merchandise and maybe even a game or two.
March 2
Suds & Snow: Timber Ridge Resort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. - Best Brown, Two Hearted, Hopslam, Third Coast Old Ale, Amber, Smitten and Hell Hath No Fury
Indiana
Feb. 27
Hopslam Firkin Tapping: Moon Dog Tavern, Indianapolis, 6 p.m.
March 1
Hopslam Firkin Tapping: Mass Ave. Pub, Indianapolis, 6 p.m.
March 2
Charity Beer & Wine Tasting: Waterbird Banquet Center, Chesterton, 2-5 p.m.
Illinois
Feb. 26
Jazz Series Tasting: Hopleaf, Chicago, 7:30 p.m. - Le Batteur, Le Pianiste, and Le Contrabassiste (blonde, amber and brown respectively) PLUS This One Goes to 11
Feb. 27
Bell's Night: Chuck's Southern Comfort Cafe, Burbank, 5 p.m. - Smitten Golden Rye Ale, Captain Spontaneous, Hopslam and Consecrator Doppelbock
Ohio
Feb. 27
Bell's Night: Winking Lizard, Columbus Crosswoods, 6-9 p.m. - Quinannan Falls, Le Batteur,
Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Sparkling Ale, Two Hearted, Smitten and Hopslam. Space is limited.
March 1
Bockfest Kick-off: Arnold's Bar and Grill, Cincinnati, 4 p.m. - Consecrator Doppelbock
March 4
Black Note Tasting & Bottle Release: Lizardville, Rocky River and Bedford Heights, 3 p.m. (Rocky River) & 4 p.m. (Bedford Heights)
Wisconsin
Feb. 28
Bell's Beer Dinner: Trocadero Gastrobar, Milwaukee, 6:30 p.m. (reception), 7 p.m. (dinner) - Three courses and five different Bell's beers including Oarsman and Hopslam
Looking ahead
Beer & Wings, Brew-Ski Festival, and more: Take a look at our full calendar here.
Bell's beer event roundup: Dinners, Black Note, Brewvival, tap takeovers and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Ohio, Washington DC, Michigan, Kentucky, Minnesota, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, South Carolina, Iowa and Indiana.
Ohio
Feb. 18
Bell's Beer Lover's Dinner: Grovewood Tavern in Cleveland at 6:30 p.m. – Take a look at the menu.
Feb. 19
Bell's Tasting: Grog Shop in Cleveland from 7-9 p.m. – sample and learn about 5 different beers and enjoy appetizers
Feb. 22
Black Note Tasting: Acme in Cuyahoga Falls from 6-7 p.m. - Special Double Cream, Expedition, Smitten and Two Heated will also be available both in flights and for growlers (after the tasting)
Washington DC
Feb. 18
Multi-Tap Event: ChurchKey at 4 p.m. - Hopslam firkin, Amber, Best Brown, Double Cream Stout, Expedition Stout, Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Le Batteur, Oracle, Oarsman, Porter, Smitten, Two Hearted, Midwestern Pale Ale, Sparkling Ale, Kalamazoo Stout and Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000
Michigan
Feb. 19
Beer and Wings: Buffalo Wild Wings in Livonia from 6-8 p.m. – Smitten and Black Note (7 p.m. tapping)
Bell's Beer Dinner: Grange Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor at 6:30 p.m. - Red Nose ESB, Expedition Stout, Oarsman, Smitten and Hopslam. Call 734-995-2107 for more information.
Feb. 20
DARK: Ashley's Ann Arbor at 6:30 p.m. - Black Note, Expedition Stout, Hell Hath No Fury ... Ale, 2011 Cherry Stout and others
Feb. 21
Pre-Winter Michigan Beer Festival Party: Derby Station in Grand Rapids - Black Note, Roundhouse IRA, Best Brown, Oarsman and Sweet Potato Stout on draft plus a firkin of Hopslam
Craft Beer Dinner: The B.O.B. in Grand Rapids at 5:30 p.m. – Smitten and Expedition Stout
Feb. 22
WYCE Jammies XIV: The Intersection in Grand Rapids at 5:30 p.m. - This one goes to 11, Hell Hath No Fury, Black Note, Best Brown, Two Hearted and Hopslam
Pre-Winter Michigan Beer Festival Tap Takeover: The Meanwhile in Grand Rapids at 4 p.m. - Kal-Haven Ale, Smoked Vienna Lager, Raspberry Ale, This one goes to 11, Hell Hath No Fury, Black Note, Expedition Stout, Special Double Cream Stout, Debs' Red, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, Amber, Midwestern Pale Ale, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout, Two Hearted, Hopslam (draft and firkin) and Lager of the Lakes
Feb. 23
2013 Michigan Winter Beer Festival: Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park - Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9000 (2 p.m.), Kal-Haven Ale, Raspberry Ale, This one goes to 11, Hell Hath No Fury, Black Note (noon and 4 p.m.), Third Coast Old Ale, Debs' Red, Le Pianiste, Le Batteur, Batch 9,000, Le Contrebassiste, Two Hearted, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, Raspberry Wild One (1 p.m.), Hopslam, Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout (3 p.m.), Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Sweet Potato Stout and Red Nose ESB
Kentucky
Feb. 19
Bell's Tasting: The Southgate House Revival in Newport at 7 p.m. – Hopslam, Java Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oarsman, Special Double Cream Stout and Smitten Golden Rye Ale
Minnesota
Feb. 19
Hopslam Cask Tapping: Pat's Tap in Minneapolis at 6 p.m.
Feb. 21
Multi-Tap Event: The Tap House in Rochester at 5 p.m. - *Updated: Black Note, Oatmeal Stout, Sparkling Ale, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, Roundhouse IRA, Le Batteur, Le Pianiste, Le Contrebassiste, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, and Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout. Double Cream Stout, Two Hearted and Smitten will also be available as well.
Arizona
Feb. 19
Arizona Beer Week 2013 - Bell's Spec-Tap-Ular: Mellow Mushroom in Phoenix at 4 p.m. – Hopslam
Feb. 20
Arizona Beer Week 2013 - Tap Event: Ground Control in Lichfield Park from 6-8 p.m. - Oarsman, Hopslam, Winter White, Smitten, Expedition Stout and Porter
Feb. 22
Arizona Beer Week 2013 - 2nd Annual Eccentric Cafe Festival: The Hungry Monk in Chandler from 3-11 p.m. - 21 beers on tap throughout the evening including Le Pianiste, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oarsman, Oatmeal Stout, Oberon, Porter, Smitten, Two Hearted, Amber, Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9000, 2011 Cherry Stout, Expedition Stout, Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Hopslam, Kalamazoo Stout, Kal-Haven Rye, Le Batteur, Le Contrebassiste and special tappings of Black Note (6:30 p.m.) and Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout (7:30 p.m.) – don’t forget your eccentric ware. One hundred percent of all sales from Black Note will go to support the American Heart Association.
Arizona Beer Week 2013 - Limited Release Tapping: Moto in Phoenix at 6 p.m.
Florida
Feb. 20
Hopslam Tapping: Stubbies and Steins in Gainesville at 3 p.m. - Amber, Best Brown, 2011 Cherry Stout, Expedition Stout, Midwestern Pale Ale, Oberon, Sparkling Ale, Third Coast Old Ale, Two Hearted and Winter White as well
Illinois
Feb. 20
Bell's Beer Dinner: Wildfire in Glenview starting at 6:30 p.m. – Take a look at the menu.
Feb. 21
Beer & Food Pairing: Tap House Grill in Plainfield starting at 6:30 p.m. – Take a look at the menu.
Feb. 24
Dark Side Beer Festival: Emporium in Chicago at noon - Black Note and 2011 Cherry Stout
North Carolina
Feb. 21
Hopslam Cask Tapping: Universal Joint in Asheville at 6 p.m.
Feb. 24
Bull City Beer and Food Experience: Durham Performance Arts Center from 4-8 p.m.
South Carolina
Feb. 23
BREWVIVAL: Charleston from noon-6 p.m. - Harry Magill's Spiced Stout, Hopslam (cask), Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 and Smitten Golden Rye Ale
Iowa
Feb. 23
Hell's Bell's Tap Takeover: Parlor City in Cedar Rapids starting at 8 a.m. - 24 beers on tap including - Black Note (6 p.m.), Hopslam (7 p.m.), Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000 (5 p.m.) and Bourbon Barrel Aged Cherry Stout (4 p.m.). Wear your best devlish costume and compete for prizes (8 p.m. judging - you must be present to win).
Indiana
Feb. 23
Multi-Tap Event: Trion Tavern in New Haven at 5 p.m. - Bourbon Barrel Aged Batch 9,000, Two Hearted, Midwestern Pale Ale, Amber, Consecrator Doppelbock, Porter, Double Cream Stout, Quinnanan Falls Special Lager, Kal Haven Rye Ale, Red Nose ESB, Roundhouse IRA, Smoked Vienna Lager, Le Batteur, Le Pianiste and Le Contrebassiste
Looking ahead
Join us for a baseball pub crawl in Lakeland Florida, dinner at The Mitt, a Bockfest kick-off and much more. Our full calendar can always be found here.

