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Camp Wandawega: The Perfect Spot for a Two Hearted Adventure
Nestled in the quiet woods of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Camp Wandawega is a magical spot that feels like stepping back in time. Known for its vintage, rustic charm, Camp Wandawega is a place where you can unplug from the noise and connect with nature, history, and, most...
Eclipse Bourbon Float
If you’re ready for a cozy fall treat with a boozy twist, this Eclipse Bourbon Float is exactly what you need! With bourbon, a splash of fresh citrus, and topped with a creamy scoop of ice cream, it’s the perfect way to bring a little sweetness and warmth to those...
Sun-Kissed Oberon Sunshine Shandy Cocktail
It's the dog days of summer and the perfect time to enjoy light, refreshing drinks. There's nothing quite like an Oberon Sunshine Shandy to quench your thirst. This unique twist on a classic combines the notes of Campari with the bright, fresh flavors of orange and...
Oberon Sunshine Shandy Cocktail Recipes
What’s better than one Sunshine Shandy cocktail? Three. Three Sunshine Shandy cocktails. Grab a friend and get creative – each recipe serves two! 🍹🥭🍒🍉🍻 Melon Magic Oberon Sunshine Lemonade Shandy 4oz watermelon juice* 4oz cold lemonade Lime, for garnish ...
Cheers to Sunshine: Bell’s Brewery Unveils the Oberon Sunshine Shandy Variety Pack!
Summer just got a lot brighter, and your taste buds are about to embark on a sun-soaked journey with Bell’s Brewery's latest creation: the Oberon Sunshine Shandy Variety Pack! This delightful collection celebrates all things summer with three exciting new flavors:...
Oberon Slush
Cheers summer with an Oberon Slush. Use this recipe to make one for you or many for friends.
Hazy Hearted: A Modern Go-To IPA Bursting With Fruity Hoppy Flavor
If you catch our Brewmaster Andy Farrell out and about enjoying a beer, it’s probably a Hazy Hearted. “Hazy Hearted is what I drink at home,” Andy said. “I love the hops, the aroma intensity, everything about the beer.” So, what’s at the heart of Hazy? Like the...
Inspired to craft creative solutions: Get to know Erica
This interview is part of an ongoing series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Thank you for joining us today. It has been a while since we’ve caught up – what is your current role here...
Inspired Giving awards $113k to clean water nonprofits in 2023
Clean water is vital not just for great tasting beer, but for everyone to live healthy and full lives. In Michigan, we know this first-hand: we’re surrounded by the Great Lakes and know the threats posed to our waterways. That’s why in 2023, we donated $113,600 to...
Throw the Ultimate Oberon Day Party!
One of our favorite parts about Oberon's annual release is everyone who comes together to celebrate it! From the Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo to the streets of Ann Arbor or the pubs of Chicago, the return of Oberon is a time to get together with friends and toast to...
Activities
Camp Wandawega: The Perfect Spot for a Two Hearted Adventure
Nestled in the quiet woods of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, Camp Wandawega is a magical spot that feels like stepping back in time. Known for its vintage, rustic charm, Camp Wandawega is a place where you can unplug from the noise and connect with nature, history, and, most...
18 Beerentines to say “Let’s get it Ober-ON” this Valentines Day
Sometimes it’s hard to tell that special someone exactly how you feel about them. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. For the past decade, we’ve been sharing Beerentines inspired by our beers. Download the cards below and text, DM or print off and mail them to share your...
Recipe: Frozen Cherry Oberon Beer-rita
The ultimate frozen beer-rita for a hot summer day.
Celebrate Juneteenth in Kalamazoo and the Eccentric Café
This Juneteenth, we’re again joining the Kalamazoo community to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans individuals to our history as a country.
Recipe: Oberon Sunrise Shandy beer cocktail with rum
This Oberon beer cocktail is perfect for those slow, warm, Summer days.
9 things we love about our Great Lakes
Like many Michiganians, we have a lot of pride in our home state and the fresh water that surrounds us. On Great Lakes Awareness Day, here are nine things we love about HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior). 21% of the world's fresh water. Combined, the...
Everything You Need To Know About Oberon Day 2023
We are closely approaching the annual release of Oberon, our American Wheat Ale. Here’s everything you need to know about celebrating Oberon Day 2023:
Oberon Day 2023 Events across the country
As Oberon Day approaches, there are several special tappings planned across the country to celebrate its return! Here are some of the events for Oberon’s release. There may be others in your area that aren’t listed here.
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week 2023
Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week 2023 is approaching, and we've got a whole week of events planned. Check it out! Snow Jog Saturday, January 14 | 12-4pm | Limited Tickets Remain | 21+ Our annual choose-your-adventure race across downtown Kalamazoo rages on! Find...
Recipe: Bell’s Eccentric Café Jambalaya
An Eccentric Café classic dish you can now cook at home! Ingredients 2 lbs of Andouille sausage, sliced to 1/2 inch pieces 2 large yellow onions, diced 4 poblano peppers, diced 2 large red peppers, diced 2 large green peppers, diced 1/4 cup minced garlic 1 lb...
Coworker Spotlight
Inspired to craft creative solutions: Get to know Erica
This interview is part of an ongoing series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Thank you for joining us today. It has been a while since we’ve caught up – what is your current role here...
Inspired by family, fun and beer: Get to Know Mike
This is part of an ongoing interview series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. As we continued our coworker interview series, we sat down with Mike, Bell’s sales rep for the Kalamazoo...
Supporting what we believe in: Get to know Amy
This is the seventh interview in a series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. As we continue our series of coworker interviews, we sat down with Amy, one of the people who’ve made...
Pulling inspiration everywhere around you: Get to know Bonnie
This is the fourth interview in a series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. As we continued our series of coworker interviews, we grabbed a shifty with Bonnie, a lifelong gardener, hop...
Following your passion and helping others along the way: Get to know Brenden
This is the fifth interview in a series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell's the brewery it is. This interview was edited for length and clarity. Everyone’s career progresses in different ways. One of the most important steps is finding something you’re...
Putting our values into motion: Get to know Sara
How do you advocate for the health of hundreds of coworkers? We recently caught up with Sara, the brewery’s wellness specialist, about how wellness has shifted from just eating well and exercising, and what makes a brewery like Bell’s unique.
Brewing community: Get to know Kevin
After being a brewer for almost 30 years, Kevin recently became the head tour guide. We sat down to talk to him about the changes at Bell’s over the years and how beer brings people together.
Sharing the perfect Two Hearted: Getting to know Bridget
We sat down with Bridget to learn more about what quality means for beer and how she protects it in the market.
Making people as happy as our beers: Getting to know Luke
Have you ever sent us a DM or e-mail? You probably talked to Luke. Get to know what inspires our customer service manager.
Homebrew Central
Crafting Something New with our 2022 Homebrew Competition
Homebrewers, rejoice! Our Homebrew Competition is back for 2023. We’re changing things up a bit this year so that more people will be able to participate in the greatest homebrewing competition around. Contestants will be able to use whatever malt they desire, not...
Homebrewing Oberon: Tips on cloning Bell’s American Wheat Ale
Before we were a brewery, we were a homebrew supply store. That's how our founder Larry Bell got his (and our) start. It wasn't until two years after the Bell's General Store opened that we sold our first official beer as a brewery. More than 30 years...
Tips, tricks, and Bell’s clone recipes for homebrewing
Homebrewing is our roots. Larry Bell began brewing in the early ’80s on a 15-gallon soup pot and ran a homebrew supply store before opening the brewery. Today it’s still an important part of who we are. Here’s our collection of tips, clone recipes, and advice....
Homebrew Q&A: How to brew a Quinannan Falls clone
Question: I fell in love with the Quinannan Falls. I know that I can’t get the recipe for this delicious brew, but any information regarding grain bill, hops, etc. would be appreciated so I can try and recreate this at home. Answer: Start with a base of Pilsner...
Miss Smitten? Here are some tips on making a homebrew clone
Miss Smitten, our Golden Rye Pale Ale? While it’s currently in Larry’s Library, you can brew a clone version of it at home. Here are some tips on how to brew a beer like Smitten at home, from our resident homebrew experts, the Bell's General Store. Start with a...
Celebrate National Homebrew Day with a Two Hearted Clone Recipe
Today we celebrate National Homebrew Day. It all began for us when our founder Larry Bell started brewing with a 15-gallon soup pot. More than 30 years later, homebrewing continues to be an important part of who we are as a brewery. So, how are you going to...
Inclusivity & Diversity
Following your passion and helping others along the way: Get to know Brenden
This is the fifth interview in a series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell's the brewery it is. This interview was edited for length and clarity. Everyone’s career progresses in different ways. One of the most important steps is finding something you’re...
Celebrate Juneteenth in Kalamazoo and the Eccentric Café
This Juneteenth, we’re again joining the Kalamazoo community to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans individuals to our history as a country.
Join us in celebrating Kalamazoo Pride 2023
We are excited to again sponsor Kalamazoo Pride and celebrate our friends, family, and coworkers in the LGBTQIA+ community. “We believe everyone should have equal rights,” said Bell’s Executive Vice President Carrie Yunker. “Everybody should have an equal opportunity....
Honoring International Transgender Day of Visibility
Our brewery and Eccentric Café are open to all. We strive to be a space that’s safe and inclusive, however you identify along with those who you love.
Women’s History Month: Stories from women at Bell’s
We sat down with some women coworkers at Bell’s to hear how they built careers in the industry, what things have changed and why representation in leadership is so important for the next generation.
Celebrating Women’s History Month with “Century Strong” and Pink Boots Society
This month as we celebrate the contributions women have made to craft beer, let’s just not raise a pint, but the voices, of a group of coworkers who are actively working to bring more women and nonbinary people into the industry.
Brillosa Shines A Spotlight on Bell’s Employees, Latinx culture and community
We, here at Bell's are shining a spotlight on various cultures within the Latinx community and our employees with a special beer release and event. Brillosa, a deliciously smooth Vienna-style Lager with a 5% Alc. By Vol., is the seventh beer to be designed and...
Bell’s Celebration Series continues with Seneca Village
Seneca Village, the sixth beer to be designed and brewed by Bell’s staff, celebrates our Black and African American employees. It was brewed to bring awareness to a part of American history that is often hidden or left out of more forward-facing narratives. A Black...
Spotlight Series: These Beers Are Designed By Bell’s Employees
Our downtown Kalamazoo brewery is where we got our start. Though the batches may be smaller than what we brew for wider release at our Comstock Brewery, our original brewery is still very focused on innovation and bringing new beers to life. It’s actually quite...
Culture
Hazy Hearted: A Modern Go-To IPA Bursting With Fruity Hoppy Flavor
If you catch our Brewmaster Andy Farrell out and about enjoying a beer, it’s probably a Hazy Hearted. “Hazy Hearted is what I drink at home,” Andy said. “I love the hops, the aroma intensity, everything about the beer.” So, what’s at the heart of Hazy? Like the...
Inspired Giving awards $113k to clean water nonprofits in 2023
Clean water is vital not just for great tasting beer, but for everyone to live healthy and full lives. In Michigan, we know this first-hand: we’re surrounded by the Great Lakes and know the threats posed to our waterways. That’s why in 2023, we donated $113,600 to...
Throw the Ultimate Oberon Day Party!
One of our favorite parts about Oberon's annual release is everyone who comes together to celebrate it! From the Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo to the streets of Ann Arbor or the pubs of Chicago, the return of Oberon is a time to get together with friends and toast to...
All the 2024 Oberon Day Events
As Oberon Day approaches, several special beer tappings and special events are planned across the country to celebrate its return! Here are some of the events for Oberon’s release. https://bellsbeer.com/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-oberon-day-2024/ There...
Everything you need to know about Oberon Day 2024
It’s the time of year again—temperatures rise, flowers bloom, and Oberon returns triumphantly. Here’s everything you need to know about Oberon Day 2024, from when it’s being released to how to find it in your area and how to celebrate! We will update this blog post...
Lagers, Lakes, and Landmarks: things to do in Marquette, Michigan
“Lake life” looks a little different as you travel the coasts of the Great Lakes. The shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Marquette is one of our favorite places to visit. There’s great food, historic architecture, and nature to explore any...
Craft beer-infused cocktails and recipes for the Big Game
Here are some of our favorite recipes that include our beers as an ingredient
18 Beerentines to say “Let’s get it Ober-ON” this Valentines Day
Sometimes it’s hard to tell that special someone exactly how you feel about them. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. For the past decade, we’ve been sharing Beerentines inspired by our beers. Download the cards below and text, DM or print off and mail them to share your...
How to embrace the Winter with Oberon Eclipse
Oberon Eclipse is just the beer for the “off season.” It’s everything we love about the colder temperatures, longer nights, and seeing our breath in the air.
Bell’s grown hops win second place at 2024 Chinook Cup – congrats to our Land Steward Team!
We have some exciting news to share: Bonnie and our Land Steward team won second place at the 2024 Chinook Cup for Chinook hops grown at our brewery! “It is such a huge compliment to place in this competition,” said Bonnie. “The Land Steward team works really hard...
Recipes
Eclipse Bourbon Float
If you’re ready for a cozy fall treat with a boozy twist, this Eclipse Bourbon Float is exactly what you need! With bourbon, a splash of fresh citrus, and topped with a creamy scoop of ice cream, it’s the perfect way to bring a little sweetness and warmth to those...
Oberon Sunshine Shandy Cocktail Recipes
What’s better than one Sunshine Shandy cocktail? Three. Three Sunshine Shandy cocktails. Grab a friend and get creative – each recipe serves two! 🍹🥭🍒🍉🍻 Melon Magic Oberon Sunshine Lemonade Shandy 4oz watermelon juice* 4oz cold lemonade Lime, for garnish ...
Oberon Slush
Cheers summer with an Oberon Slush. Use this recipe to make one for you or many for friends.
Recipe: Cherry and Short Rib Raviolo with Bell’s Porter
We recently joined Chef Kris in the Eccentric Café’s kitchen for the first “Most Chefinitely” ingredient challenge, where he is given a box of mystery ingredients and is put on the spot to cook a dish. This is one of two dishes he came up with, the other is Bell’s...
Recipe: Bell’s Porter Braised Short Rib
We recently joined Chef Kris in the Eccentric Café’s kitchen for the first “Most Chefinitely” ingredient challenge , where he is given a box of mystery ingredients and is put on the spot to cook a dish. This is one of two dishes he came up with – the other being a...
Craft beer-infused cocktails and recipes for the Big Game
Here are some of our favorite recipes that include our beers as an ingredient
Pairing and Cooking with Craft Beer this Holiday Season
Beer and the holidays go hand in hand... but what can we do to elevate our pairing and cooking game? We sat down with Kris, the executive chef at our Eccentric Café, to discuss some of his tips for cooking and pairing beer this time of year. Cooking with Beer...
Eclipse Cider Shandy Recipe
Close out autumn with the ultimate Eclipse Cider Shandy! This one’s a crowd pleaser, folks. Yields 1 drink… but you’ll want a couple more. Cheers!
Porter Cold Brew Frozen Slushie
The last bit of summer heat? No match for a frozen cold brew Porter slushie. With five simple ingredients, you’re sure to keep things cool… and delicious. Ingredients 3 cups ice 4 cups cold brew 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup 1 tbsp heavy cream 1 Porter Instructions In a...
Kalamazoo Kickstart – A Kalamazoo Stout Cocktail
Level up your next brunch with a little help from our newest cocktail recipe. Your tastebuds say thanks in advance. Ingredients 3oz chilled cold-brew coffee 3/4oz ginger-brown-sugar syrup* 1 1/2oz whiskey 1 Kalamazoo Stout Instructions Add whiskey,...
Sustainability
Introducing Our 2023 Grant Cycle Program: Clean Water Stewardship
This year, we’re bringing our Inspired Giving Grassroots Grant Cycle back, focusing again on grants that support clean water.
This Earth Day, let’s protect our clean water
On this Earth Day, we want to highlight a particularly important resource to us all: Clean water is vital, not just for the beer we brew, but to sustain the lives we all lead.
5 facts about Bell’s, beer, and clean water
Water is one of beer’s most essential ingredients, affecting its taste, aroma, and overall quality. To be responsible stewards and protect this resource, we must focus on protecting life-sustaining clean water, not just for beer, but for everyone.
Sideyard Ale will return along with two, new limited fresh-hopped beers
Brewed fresh to drink fresh: Bell’s Sideyard Ale will return with limited, expanded distribution (in 2021) along with two brand new fresh-hopped beers. Joining the brewery’s Fresh-Hopped New England-style IPA this year will be Sideyard Crystal Ale and Sideyard Triumph...
Bell’s, other Kalamazoo businesses team up to keep plastic out of landfills
Bell’s is part of a Kalamazoo-area recycling “co-op,” that includes other local craft breweries, which will divert about 26,000 lbs. of plastic per year from Michigan landfills.
Bell’s Honored with Energy Star Challenge Award for Sustainability Efforts
Imagine a stretch of highway connecting Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids returned to forest. That is roughly 501 acres worth of pavement or about 380 football fields. It’s also the environmental equivalent of Bell’s Brewery’s energy efficiency improvements this year. The...
Composting at the Eccentric Cafe is part of our commitment to sustainability
As part of our continued sustainability efforts, the Eccentric Café has resumed composting and is offering one of the few customer-facing composting options in the Kalamazoo area. Now when you’re at the Café you’ll have three choices: regular trash, plastic cups, and...
Trails
Trail Tips to Up Your Hiking Game
This summer, we’re spending more time on the trail as part of our Two Hearted Trail Pledge Program. We asked some coworkers who hike for some tips on how we can up our game, and here’s what they shared. Extra Coffee: When you’re heading out for a hike, some...
Learn more about PNTS here
The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) is a 501(c)(3) that connects member not-for-profit trail organizations and Federal agency partners to further the protection, completion, and stewardship of the 32 national scenic and historic trails within the...
Explore National Trails System maps here
Explore the National Trails System with interactive maps showcasing the approximate routes for the 11 National Scenic Trails and 19 National Historic Trails in the National Trails System, as well as a downloadable PDF map created by the National Park Service. Please...
Donate to PNTS here
In 2022, 148,644 volunteers logged over 717,000 hours to help build, maintain, and extend the National Trails System. Please join in this massive collective effort by giving today so we can do even more to ensure a vibrant and accessible National Trails System for all people.
Two Hearted Ale
Grilled Trout, Chili Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Two Hearted make an amazing combo
This recipe doesn’t use Two Hearted but it does pair with Two Hearted! 4 servings Ingredients 12 lbs of trout, skin on, cut into 6-8 oz portions 6 Serrano or birds-eye chilies, seeded and finely diced 2 lbs Brussels sprouts, cut in half 1 red onion, large diced 4...
Two Hearted, Bell’s Brewery and Hopslam are the Best in America
Two Hearted Ale is the Best Beer in America. Again. Bell’s Brewery is the Best Brewery in America. Again. For the fourth year in a row, we brought home top honors in the 2020 Best Beers in America survey conducted by Zymurgy magazine, a publication of the American...
Recipe: Bell’s Amber Ale Michiganlada
Another amazing use for a Bell's classic! Ingredients 8-12 oz. Bell's Amber Ale (depending on your glass size) Chili lime salt (enough to rim the glass and a pinch to flavor the drink) Juice from 1 -1/2 limes (about 1.5 oz.) Worcestershire sauce (4 dashes) Your...
Try this recipe for Two Hearted Veggie and Brat Grill Packets
Grilling, Two Hearted. What more do we need to say? Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 4 Cups sliced/diced veggies (zucchini, pepper, onion, potato, broccoli, mushrooms, etc) 4 Brats, whole or diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup Bell's Two Hearted 1 tbsp paprika 1/2 tbsp garlic...
Beer Cocktail Recipe: Two Hearted Paloma
Try this beer cocktail recipe next time you are looking to switch things up or just because! Ingredients 6 oz. Bell's Two Hearted 2 oz. tequila (reposado, blanco or your favorite) .5 oz. lime juice 1.5 oz. grapefruit juice 4-5 ice cubes Coarse salt (optional - pink...
Recipe: Two Hearted Chicken Tacos
Check out this recipe for one of our favorite foods paired with the Best Beer in America. Cheers! Ingredients 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs1 small yellow onion, diced1 clove of garlic, minced1 TBS vegetable oil12 oz. Two Hearted Ale1-2 cups chicken stock1 tsp...
Recipe: Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce
Want to add a little Two Hearted flair to your favorite wings or spicy snack? Here is a recipe that uses Two Hearted Ale to make a delicious buffalo sauce. Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce Developed by Bell’s Eccentric Café Executive Chef Kris McDonough. Makes...