Looking for some gift ideas for the holidays? Here are a few suggestions from our e-store/General Store in downtown Kalamazoo.

Made with Bell’s beer

Gretta’s Goat Milk Soap is made with our Kalamazoo Stout and organic steel cut oats without artificial colors or synthetic fragrances. Gretta’s also donates 15-percent of all proceeds to help support programs and services for children in Romania who are blind or visually impaired. Note: This item is not available online.

Oberon and Two Hearted

Perfect for the fan who just can’t get enough Two Hearted or Oberon Ale, these gift sets come with a t-shirt, bottle opener, pint glasses and a sticker for your car, bike, etc. We also have Oberon beach towels to help remind you of warmer times during these colder months.

Stocking stuffers

• Stickers are only $1 and include free shipping.

• All key tools (Amber, Oberon and Two Hearted Ale) are $4 and also come with free shipping.

The beer

The Bell’s General Store, along with various retailers, give you the option of building that perfect six-pack.

Wear it

From hats to t-shirts to cycling jerseys to socks and more, there are plenty of ways to show the world what craft beer you drink, including this new embroidered fishing shirt.

Disc golf

Did you know that we sell a variety of Innova and Discraft discs and bags at our General Store at competitive prices?

Brew your own

Everything from homebrewing equipment to ingredients and books, our General Store has you covered. Here are a few examples.

• This basic beer gift set has everything required to make that first batch off beer, except a stock pot.

• Any new to intermediate homebrewer will enjoy “The Complete Joy of Home Brewing.”

We also sell a variety of locally made products including:

• The Brew Hauler (Plainwell)

• Stir Starter stir plates (southwest Michigan)

• Wort chillers from Coldbreak Brewing in Grand Rapids

Just can’t decide?

The Bell’s General Store also offers gift cards that can be purchased in any amount. We can even ship them to you. Call 269-382-5712 for more information.

Important shipping information

Orders must be placed by the end of the day on Dec. 15 in order to ensure delivery before Christmas (via Bell's Saver Shipping). If you have any questions about which delivery method to choose, please call 269-250-8484. You can also go here for more information.

General Store information

For hours and location, go here.

Here is a look at Bell’s beer events coming up this week in Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Indiana and North Dakota.

Illinois

Dec. 12

Firkin tapping
We will tap a firkin of Two Hearted Ale at Burgers & Lace in Chicago at 6 p.m. Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Sparkling Ale and Christmas Ale will also be featured. Call 773-252-6499 for more information.

Michigan

Dec. 13

Tap takeover in Ann Arbor
Join us for a tap takeover at the historic Old Town Tavern. On tap will be Batch 10,000, Le Batteur Ale, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, The Oracle DIPA, Two Hearted Ale, Le Pianiste Ale, Raspberry Ale, Deb's Red and Sweet Potato Stout. Call 734-662-9291 for more information.

Pennsylvania

Dec. 15

Bell’s in black and white
Catch a showing of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at 7 p.m. paired with Bell’s Winter White and our specialty stouts. Christmas cookies will also be paired with Cherry Stout, Expedition Stout, Java Stout, Kalamazoo Stout and Special Double Cream Stout at Old Eagle Tavern in Philadelphia. Call 215-483-5535 for more information.

Minnesota

Dec. 12

Bell's multi-tapper
We'll have Two Hearted, Sparkling Ale, Special Double Cream Stout, Hell Hath No Fury ... Ale, Christmas Ale, and a cask of Special Double Cream Stout at Buster's on 28th in Minneapolis starting at 4 p.m.

Indiana

Dec. 15

Green drinks nights featuring Bell's Brewery
Bell's Sustainability Coordinator, Evan Meffert, will discuss Bell's green initiatives over pints of Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Hell Hath No Fury ... Ale, Sparkling Ale, Two Hearted, Pale Ale and Christmas Ale, which is made with barley grown on Bell's Michigan farm at Constant Spring in Goshen. Call 574-533-3302 for more information.

North Dakota

Dec. 15

Bell’s stout & dessert night
The Ho-Do Lounge in Fargo will offer five stouts, each paired with a unique dessert. Call 701-478-1000 for more information.

Looking ahead to next week

Hanukkah takes on Christmas, a true beast feast, the darkest day of the year and a Christmas party in Fort Wayne.

Bell’s 13^th annual Eccentric Day is one week from today. Here is what you need to know.

• Doors will open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9.

• Eccentric attire is required – come as you aren’t. If you are not dressed for the occasion, you will be turned away at the door.

• There is no cover.

• There will be eccentric food.

• DJ Bowser will provide the tunes.

• Both the front and back bar will be open.

35 beers will be on tap plus a firkin of Special Double Cream Stout. Here’s the lineup:

• Two Hearted Ale • Kalamazoo Stout                                                                             • Porter • Special Double Cream Stout                                            • Amber Ale • Java Stout • Pale Ale • Cherry Stout • Winter White Ale • Expedition Stout • Christmas Ale • Rye Stout • Best Brown Ale • Oatmeal Stout • Third Coast Beer • Smoked Stout • Third Coast Old Ale

• Harry Magill’s Spiced Stout • Oarsman Ale • Sweet Potato Stout • Bell's Lager Beer • Trumpeters Stout • Hell Hath No Fury … Ale • Milk Stout • Sparkling Ale • Dagger Stout                        • The Oracle DIPA • Black Note Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout • Hopsoulution • Eccentric Ale (bottles will also be available for sale at the Bell's General Store) • Golden Rye • Exp Hop 2011-1 (an IPA brewed with experimental hops) • Rye-ghteous Ale • Harvest Ale   • Raspberry Ale