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All Stouts' Day Returns to the Eccentric Cafe
On Sunday, November 7th, 2010, Bell's Brewery will be devoting all of the taps at the Eccentric Café to a wide variety of our stouts for the entire day. The draft list will include:
- Kalamazoo Stout
- Cherry Stout
- Special Double Cream Stout
- Expedition Stout
- Java Stout
- Milk Stout
- Oatmeal Stout
- Rye Stout
- Smoked Stout
- Harry Magill's Spiced Stout
- Trumpeter's Stout
In addition, there will be a firkin of something fun, as well as several food specials paired specifically to the event. We will also be taking the opportunity to announce the finalists & winner of the Bell's 25th Anniversary Homebrew Competition at 3pm.
Doors open at noon. We look forward to seeing you there.
Bell's Owner Announces Expansion
While celebrating 25 years in business, Larry Bell, owner of Bell's Brewery, announced a $52 million investment over the next five years.
Approximately $17 million will be invested in 2011 to expand the Comstock Township plant, adding 24 new 400-barrel fermenters, a 200-barrel brewhouse, a new employee care area and provide space and equipment for some new specialty fermentations, Bell announced Friday.
An additonal $35 million will be spent through 2016 to further develop the Comstock Township facility.
This investment hopes to accommodate Bell's Brewery's trend of twenty percent growth annually. This could mean greater revenue, additional supplier and vendor growth and new jobs.
"In this business, if you're not growing, you're dying," said Bell.
Bell began brewing beer as a lone entrepreneur 25 years ago in a 15-gallon soup kettle.
This year, over 150,000 barrels of Bell's brands will be sold, a 20 percent increase over last year.
Bell's also remains one of the few craft breweries to remain under original ownership.
"The best thing about the beer industry is the people in it," reflected Bell, "To everyone who has touched the brewery - thanks for 25 years and here's to 25 more."
While celebrating 25 years in business, Larry Bell, owner of Bell's Brewery, announced a $52 million investment over the next five years.
Approximately $17 million will be invested in 2011 to expand the Comstock Township plant, adding 24 new 400-barrel fermenters, a 200-barrel brewhouse, a new employee care area and provide space and equipment for some new specialty fermentations, Bell announced Friday.
An additonal $35 million will be spent through 2016 to further develop the Comstock Township facility.
This investment hopes to accommodate Bell's Brewery's trend of twenty percent growth annually. This could mean greater revenue, additional supplier and vendor growth and new jobs.
"In this business, if you're not growing, you're dying," said Bell.
Bell began brewing beer as a lone entrepreneur 25 years ago in a 15-gallon soup kettle.
This year, over 150,000 barrels of Bell's brands will be sold, a 20 percent increase over last year.
Bell's also remains one of the few craft breweries to remain under original ownership.
"The best thing about the beer industry is the people in it," reflected Bell, "To everyone who has touched the brewery - thanks for 25 years and here's to 25 more."
Two Hearted Ale Withdrawal - Batches 9663 & 9674
Bell's Brewery, Inc. is announcing the voluntary withdrawal from the market of two specific batches of Two Hearted Ale, 9663 and 9674. Bottled on 4/5/10 and 4/12/10, respectively, these two batches of Two Hearted Ale have become sour and unpalatable. There is no food safety concern: the flaw only affects the flavor of the beer. We have identified & isolated the problem that affected these two bottling runs. No other packaging runs were similarly affected.
Our distribution partners are working closely with our own sales staff to remove all of this beer from the market. Consumers who have purchased Two Hearted Ale from batches 9663 or 9674 are encouraged to return them to the retailer for an exchange or, where legal, a refund. The four digit batch number is printed on the back label of the bottles in a rectangular white box.
Customers who experience difficulty returning beers or have questions should e-mail us at quality@bellsbeer.com. We stand behind all of our beers and will do what we can to resolve the situation on your behalf.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. We strive to exceed expectations with our beers, and we are deeply sorry that we came up short in this instance and allowed these batches to slip through our quality control measures. New procedures have already been put into effect to prevent repeat incidents.
Sincerely,
Bell's Brewery, Inc.
Bell's Brewery, Inc. is announcing the voluntary withdrawal from the market of two specific batches of Two Hearted Ale, 9663 and 9674. Bottled on 4/5/10 and 4/12/10, respectively, these two batches of Two Hearted Ale have become sour and unpalatable. There is no food safety concern: the flaw only affects the flavor of the beer. We have identified & isolated the problem that affected these two bottling runs. No other packaging runs were similarly affected.
Our distribution partners are working closely with our own sales staff to remove all of this beer from the market. Consumers who have purchased Two Hearted Ale from batches 9663 or 9674 are encouraged to return them to the retailer for an exchange or, where legal, a refund. The four digit batch number is printed on the back label of the bottles in a rectangular white box.
Customers who experience difficulty returning beers or have questions should e-mail us at quality@bellsbeer.com. We stand behind all of our beers and will do what we can to resolve the situation on your behalf.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you. We strive to exceed expectations with our beers, and we are deeply sorry that we came up short in this instance and allowed these batches to slip through our quality control measures. New procedures have already been put into effect to prevent repeat incidents.
Sincerely,
Bell's Brewery, Inc.
