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John Mallett Scholarship will help train the next generation of brewers
John Mallett is a well-known name in the craft beer world. His influence and contributions will soon help pave the way for the next generation of brewers. The John Mallett Scholarship will debut in 2022 to an individual looking to further their study through one...
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...
A letter from Larry Bell to Kalamazoo
To the Kalamazoo Community and my Bell’s family: When I first came to Kalamazoo as an ambitious freshman attending Kalamazoo College, I didn’t think I would stay here longer than my education required. I had aspirations to go far, but also had no idea that I...
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...
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...
Bell’s beer cocktail recipe: Sunstruck by Oberon
We're always looking for fun ways to celebrate our summer Wheat Ale, Oberon. This recipe, which debuted as part of this year's Bright Night events, is one of our current favorites. It's simple, delicious, and great by the pool, on the deck, or wherever you enjoy a...
Cool off with this refreshing, summer take on Bell’s Porter
On its own, our Porter is robust and refreshing and can be enjoyed in all seasons, much like a red wine. But when it’s hot and you want something that's also cold, you add ice cubes. How do you do this with beer? This nucleus of this idea came the morning after...
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...
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...
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.
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