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Bell's beer event roundup: Leap Day celebration, Hopslam, Suds & Snow and more
Here is a look at Bell’s beer events this week in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois.
Michigan
Feb. 28
Bell's beer tasting, pairing at University Roadhouse
Join us in Kalamazoo from 6-8 p.m. for five Bell’s beers each paired with a different appetizer. Space is limited and reservations are required. Call 269-345-7990 for more information.
Feb. 29
Bell's Leap Day multi-tap celebration - O'Connor's Public House
Special menu items will be paired with our beers starting at 5 p.m. in Rochester. There will be trivia, contests, prizes and a firkin of Two Hearted Ale. Also on tap: Amber Ale, Cherry Stout, Hopslam Ale, Lager Beer, Sparkling Ale, Two Hearted Ale, and Winter White Ale. Call 248-608-2537 for more information.
March 1
Bell's multi-tap event with Minute to Win It games - Ashley's in Westland
The first pour for this event will be at 4:30 p.m. On tap will be Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Black Note, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Hopslam Ale, Lager Beer, Pale Ale, Oarsman Ale, Porter, Quinannan Falls Special Lager, Rye Stout, Sparkling Ale, Special Double Cream Stout, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted Ale, Winter White Ale, Oatmeal Stout and Golden Rye. There will also be games inspired by the TV show "Minute to Win It." Call 734-525-1667 for more information.
March 3
2012 Suds & Snow
From 1:30-6:30 p.m., we’ll be pouring at Timber Ridge in Traverse City for this year’s annual Suds & Snow.
Pennsylvania
Feb. 28
Hopslam tapping
Join us at The Deli/Z Bar in State College for a special Hopslam tapping at 7 p.m. Call 814-237-5710 for more information.
March 2
Tap takeover - City Tap House, Philadelphia
Ten Bell’s beers will be on tap including Hopslam and Sparkling Ale starting at 7 p.m. (6 p.m. if you are a Beer 2.0 member). Call 215-662-0105 for more information.
Minnesota
March 3-4
Bell's Brewery at The Twin Cities Food & Wine Show
Sample rare and seasonal releases at the 2012 Twin Cities Food and Wine Show from 1-5 p.m. We will be pouring more than 15 different beers including Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Consecrator Doppelbock, Kalamazoo Stout, Lager Beer, Pale Ale, Oarsman Ale, Porter, Special Double Cream Stout, Third Coast Beer, Third Coast Old Ale, Two Hearted Ale and Winter White Ale.
Illinois
Feb. 29
Extra love for Leap Year Babies
This event at Jerry's Wicker Park in Chicago will feature a cask of Two Hearted, Sparkling Ale and Hopslam. Call 773-235-1006 for more information.
Indiana
March 1
Hopslam firkin
Max's Place in Bloomington will tap a cask of Hopslam at 7 p.m. sharp. They will also have Two Hearted Ale, Kalamazoo Stout and Porter on tap as well. Call 812-336-5169 for more information.
Looking ahead
The 3rd Annual Brew-Ski Festival and more. Check out our full calendar here.
Photo caption: A file photo from a previous Minute to Win It event at Shakespeare's Pub in Kalamazoo.
Tap list for Michigan Winter Beer Festival available here; Bell’s will be at 2 events leading up to sold out celebration
We have two events scheduled in Grand Rapids leading up to the sold out 7th Annual Michigan Winter Beer Festival.
On Feb. 23, we’ll be at Bagger Dave’s off of 28th Street on Kraft Ave. for a craft beer and burger pairing event. On tap will be: Winter White, Hopslam, Two Hearted, Best Brown Ale, Special Double Cream Stout, Lager, Black Note and Golden Rye.
The Hawktones will also perform.
On Feb. 24, we’ll take over all 16 taps at the Meanwhile Bar with Two Hearted Ale, Hopslam, Double Cream Stout, Winter White, Best Brown Ale, Raspberry Ale, Sweet Potato Stout, Java Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Sparkling Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Rye Stout, a firkin of Hopslam, Third Coast Beer, Amber Ale, Oarsman Ale and Pale Ale.
Bell’s own Laura Bell will also make a special appearance that night as well.
Below is what we will have on tap for the main event at Fifth Third Ballpark on Feb. 25 (please note special tapping times):
• Two-Hearted
• Hopslam
• Black Note (special tapping at 3:15 p.m.)
• Raspberry Ale
• Le Batteur Farmhouse Ale
• Sweet Potato Stout
• Third Coast Old Ale
• Cherry Stout
• Java Stout
• Hell Hath No Fury … Ale
• Sparkling Ale
• Oatmeal Stout
• Golden Rye
• Batch 9,000 (special tapping at 2:15 p.m.)
• Batch 10,000 (special tapping at 4:15 p.m.)
• Wild One Raspberry Ale (special tapping at 1:15 p.m.)
Watch for live updates on Facebook and Twitter during these events plus photos after the festival as well.
Cheers!
Bell's beer event roundup: Michigan Winter Beer Festival, Hopslam, Consecrator Doppelbock and more
Here is a look at Bell’s beer events coming up this week in North Dakota, Florida, Arizona, Kentucky, Ohio, Illinois and Michigan.
North Dakota
Feb. 21
Bell's beer dinner - Grand Forks
Join Bell’s Sales Representative Jason Gillum for a beer dinner featuring five Bell’s beers starting at 6:30 p.m. at Rhombus Guys. Call 701-787-7317 for more information.
Feb. 22
Bell's beer dinner at Rhombus Guys - Fargo
Join us for a night of food and beer fusion starting at 6:30 p.m. This beer dinner will feature Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Cherry Stout, Pale Ale and Third Coast Old Ale. Call 701-540-4534 for reservations.
Florida
Feb. 21
Bell's Nite at New World Brewery
Sample many great Bell’s beers on draft from 6- 9 p.m. in Tampa. Call 813-248-4969 for more information.
Feb. 22
Bell's Hopslam at Vine and Barely
Sample Hopslam and other Bell’s drafts from 7-9 p.m. in Port St. Lucie. Call 772-446-7550 for more information.
Feb. 23
Bell's Nite at WOB Ft. Myers
Sample a variety of Bell’s beers on draft from 6-8 p.m. Call 239-437-2411 for more information.
Feb. 24
Stogies and Stouts at Dunedin Brewery
Sample Bell's Cherry Stout, Java Stout, Double Cream Stout and 2010 Expedition Stout starting at 4 p.m. in Dunedin. Call 727-736-0606 for more information.
Arizona
Celebrate Arizona Craft Beer Week with three Bell’s events.
Feb. 21: Girls Pint out with Bell's Brewery - find more details here.
Feb. 22: Bell's tasting at Taste of Tops - find more details here.
Feb. 23: Bell's Eccentric Cafe comes to The Hungry Monk – find more details here.
Kentucky
Feb. 23
Firkin tapping
Bell’s Two Hearted Ale will be the first firkin to be tapped at The Beer Trappe in Lexington at 5 p.m. Call 859-309-0911 for more information.
Ohio
Feb. 23
Consecrator tapping
Enjoy a first taste of this beer at Cock and Bull Public House in Glendale starting at 5 p.m. You even get to keep the Bell’s snifter it comes in. Make sure to get there early before it runs out. Call 513-771-4253 for more information.
Illinois
Feb. 21
Hopslam tapping
Public House in Chicago will tap a keg of Hopslam along with Golden Rye, Oarsman Ale and Oatmeal Stout paired with appetizers from 6-8 p.m. Call 312-265-1240 for more information.
Michigan
We have two events leading up to the sold out Michigan Winter Beer Festival near Grand Rapids.
Feb. 23
What the Ale - Bell's tap takeover
Join us at Bagger Dave’s on 28th Street from 6-10 p.m. for a tap takeover. The Hawktones will also perform. Call 616-977-4349 for more information.
Feb. 24
Pre-Winter Beer Festival party at The Meanwhile
The Meanwhile in Grand Rapids will host this tap takeover starting at 4 p.m. Call 616-233-1679 for more information.
Feb. 25
7th Annual Michigan Winter Beer Festival
From noon - 6 p.m. we’ll be pouring Two-Hearted IPA, Hopslam, Black Note, Raspberry Ale, Hell Hath No Fury ... Ale, Sparkling Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Golden Rye and many more at Fifth Third Ballpark in Comstock Park.
Stay tuned for complete tap lists for all 3 events.
Looking ahead
A pairing event at University Roadhouse in Kalamazoo, a multi-tap event at Ashley’s in Westland, Suds & Snow, The Twin Cities Food & Wine Show and more. Take a look at the full calendar here.

