Here is a look at Bell's beer events this week in Michigan, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

Michigan

May 9

Chef's Table and beer dinner
Big E's Sports Bar & Grill in Midland will host a five course beer dinner featuring Oarsman Ale, Pale Ale, Two Hearted, Amber and Porter. For the full menu, go here. For more information, call 989-794-8585.

Black Note tasting
Big E’s will also host a Black Note tasting from 6-8 p.m. that same night.

Oyster dinner
A four course beer dinner, which will feature an unlimited, fresh, cold water oyster course will start at 6 p.m. at Real Seafood Co. in Ann Arbor. It will also feature Two Hearted, Double Cream Stout, Oarsman, Oberon and Third Coast Beer. Call 734-769-5960 for more information. For the full menu, go here.

Kentucky

May 10

Oberon pint night
The Cock & Bull in Covington (Mainstrasse location) will host this event beginning at 5 p.m. AND you get to keep the glass. Call 859-581-4253 for more information.

Wisconsin

May 12

Spend the day at the (Bell's) circus
Try your hand at the ring toss, bags, darts, dunk tank and ladder ball! This kid/family friendly event at Dexter’s Pub in Madison (1-8 p.m.) will also feature multiple performances from a fire breather in the late afternoon/early evening as well as soda, popcorn, cotton candy, snow cones and hot dogs. On tap will be Oberon, Two Hearted Ale, Amber, Pale Ale, Porter and Harvest Ale. Black Note will be tapped at 8 p.m. Participants are encouraged to use public transportation, ride a bike or walk as parking will be limited.

Looking ahead

Events next week include a Minute to Win It party in Kalamazoo, our new brewery open house and the World Expo of Beer. For more information or to see our entire calendar, go here.

KALAMAZOO – Representatives from KLOB (Kalamazoo Libation Organization of Brewers) will demonstrate the art of homebrewing at Bell’s Eccentric Café to celebrate Big Brew Day on Saturday (May 5).

This annual event organized by the American Homebrewers Association is a celebration of National Homebrew Day, which is May 7.

Every year homebrewers invite family and friends to brewing sites around the world on the first Saturday in May to celebrate this holiday. More than 5,000 homebrewers from North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, South America and Australia are expected to participate this year, according to the AHA. 

All grain demonstrations will begin at 10 a.m. while extract demos will begin around noon. This demonstration will be an all day event, so feel free to come and go as you wish. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your questions and enjoy a Bell’s beer while you are there.

For more on Big Brew Day, including a look at this year’s official recipes, go here.

Here is a look at Bell’s beer events this week in Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina and Georgia.

Michigan

May 1

Pauly's beer dinner
Flat River Grill will host a five course beer dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Lowell. The menu:

First course: Amber Ale with tomato terrine, pistachio biscotti, 25 year balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, stuffed cherry tomato garnie

Second course: Winter White with dried fruit and peach salad dressed with roasted radish vinaigrette and Haarsma Apiaries honey

Third course: Two Hearted IPA with salmon gravlax over braised cabbage and herbed truffle vinaigrette

Fourth course: Consecrator Doppelbock with roasted pork belly with pan jus over baby herbed marbled potatoes

Fifth course: Cherry Stout with white chocolate terrine with dried cherry sauce and Jack Daniels ice cream

May 2

Bell's beer dinner
Terry B's in Dexter will host their five course beer dinner starting at 6 p.m. On the menu:

Reception Beers: Amber & Lager Beer

First course: Oberon Ale paired with potato chip crusted mahi mahi, fried green tomatoes, orange thyme mustard and sambuca greens

Second course: Two Hearted IPA paired with spicy corn bisque, pickled peppers, smoked salmon and laughing bird shrimp

Intermezzo: Oarsman Ale sorbet

Third course: Consecrator Doppelbock paired with braised pork belly, caramelized onions, beluga lentils, pistachio and Consecrator Doppelbock puree, natural reduction

Fourth course: Hell Hath No Fury paired with Culver Farms Duck “ham,” golden raisin bread pudding, braised wild ramps, hedgehog mushrooms, plum jus

Fifth course: Bell’s Porter “Rolo” cheesecake, Guernsy Dairy coffee ice cream, saskatoon beery chocolate “shot,” black lava sea salt and smoked cashews.

May 4

Quatro de Mayo
Foran's Grand Trunk Pub in Detroit will feature 7 Bell's beers on tap plus a firkin of Hopslam: Consecrator Doppelbock, Cherry Stout, Oberon, Hell Hath No Fury ... Ale, The Oracle, Oarsman and Two Hearted.

Illinois

May 2

Beer Social: Bottom Lounge, Chicago
Join us for 6 Bell's beers (including Black Note, Oarsman, Oberon, Sparkling Ale and Debs' Red) paired with 4 sausages starting at 7 p.m. After 9 p.m., the party will continue with a summer patio kick-off party featuring Oberon. For more information, go here.

May 6

Super Focused No Bull Sh*t Beer and Spirits Festival
This event is 21 and over and a valid ID is required for entry. Other participating breweries include Dogfish Head, Firestone, Walker, Founders Brewing Co., Great Lakes, New Belgium, New Holland Brewing Co., Three Floyds, Stone and more.

North Carolina

May 2

Bells Night: Dilworth Neighborhood Grill, Charlotte
Amber Ale, Black Note, Consecrator Doppelbock, Expedition Stout, Lager Beer, Oarsman Ale, Oberon, Porter, Two Hearted Ale, Harvest Ale and a Two Hearted Firkin will be on tap starting at 5 p.m.

Georgia

May 5

Bell’s and tacos
Join us at high noon for some very rare Bell's beers and house made tacos from Chef Rian Tittle. More than ten different Bell's beers plus a few rarities will be featured including Harvest Ale and Black Note at Brickstore Pub in Decatur.

Looking ahead

Upcoming events include a beer dinner in Midland, Mich. and a day at the (Bell’s) Circus in Wisconsin. Take a look at our full calendar for more information.