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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...
All the Hearted news that’s fit to drink: New IPA Variety Pack with 2 new beers, Big Hearted is back
Wash the glasses! It’s a new year and we have lots of exciting new Hearted news to share! From variety packs, new beers and expanded distribution, there’s something for everyone. New Hearted Variety Pack Our latest Hearted IPA Variety Pack includes two new beers, a...
Save the Date: Oberon Day 2024 + sweet new Sunshine
Mark your calendars: Oberon Day 2024 is Monday, March 25! The annual release of our citrusy and refreshing American Wheat Ale marks the return of everything we love about summer. In the weeks to come, we’ll share information on Oberon release parties and all the ways...
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...
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...
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!
5 Ways to Up Your Beer Can and Bottle Recycling Game
We do numerous things at the brewery to help reduce our overall environmental impact, including recycling many materials used to brew, package, and ship our beer. But what can you do as an enthusiastic beer drinker to ensure you are doing your part? Here are some tips...
It’s Stout Season at Bell’s!
Feed the pumpkins to squirrels and leave the spice in the cupboard, it's Stout Season here at Bell's. Stouts are some of our favorite beers to enjoy, and fall and winter are some of the best times to do so. Here's the history of our Stouts and what will be released...
Activities
Color inside (or outside) the lines with our Bell’s coloring pages
Today is National Coloring Book Day! A day to celebrate the relaxing and fun activity, we’ve collected some adult coloring pages we’ve created over the years, featuring Oberon, Two Hearted and more! Stay within the lines and brand guidelines, or be inspired to do...
Raise a Wing and support Meals on Wheels
We’re excited to announce that our annual Raise a Wing event is back for its third year. We’re teaming up with Meals on Wheels America to support their urgent mission to improve the health and quality of life of seniors, so no one is left hungry or isolated. Raise a...
Music that you can drink to: Playlists inspired by Bell’s Oberon and Two Hearted
Music and beer are one of our favorite pairings. Here’s some playlists we made inspired by our beers to add some notes to your toasts! Available on Apple Music and Spotify.
2022 Bell’s Beer Garden Summer Series Announced
We have another incredible Beer Garden Concert Series for 2022! Indie rock band, Built to Spill will kick it off, the first of many incredibly talented musicians to visit downtown Kalamazoo this summer. Matt & Kim, fan-favorite The Mummies, and Michigan’s Steppin’...
Add some beer to your video calls with these free backgrounds
Many of us are using our phones, tablets, and computers for virtual social and work gatherings. Virtual is the new norm: hangouts, shiftys, conferences, classes, games, meetings, and more. Below are some backgrounds you can use to spice up your background setting....
Get to know Bell’s Official: A Hazy IPA for Whatever Comes Next
It's official! Two of our favorite ingredients come together in the brewhouse; pungent American hops and delicious wheat malt. Bell's Official Hazy IPA is double dry-hopped (a combination of Mosaic, Citra, Azacca, Amarillo, and El Dorado hops) resulting in complex...
How to tap and enjoy a Bell’s mini-keg (video)
So, you've located and purchased a Bell's mini-keg. What's the best way to tap and enjoy it? Check out the video below for more. Other helpful links Our Beer Finder (please remember to call ahead and that results are based on deliveries)Our calendar: Beer release...
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All the Hearted news that’s fit to drink: New IPA Variety Pack with 2 new beers, Big Hearted is back
Wash the glasses! It’s a new year and we have lots of exciting new Hearted news to share! From variety packs, new beers and expanded distribution, there’s something for everyone. New Hearted Variety Pack Our latest Hearted IPA Variety Pack includes two new beers, a...
Save the Date: Oberon Day 2024 + sweet new Sunshine
Mark your calendars: Oberon Day 2024 is Monday, March 25! The annual release of our citrusy and refreshing American Wheat Ale marks the return of everything we love about summer. In the weeks to come, we’ll share information on Oberon release parties and all the ways...
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...
5 Ways to Up Your Beer Can and Bottle Recycling Game
We do numerous things at the brewery to help reduce our overall environmental impact, including recycling many materials used to brew, package, and ship our beer. But what can you do as an enthusiastic beer drinker to ensure you are doing your part? Here are some tips...
It’s Stout Season at Bell’s!
Feed the pumpkins to squirrels and leave the spice in the cupboard, it's Stout Season here at Bell's. Stouts are some of our favorite beers to enjoy, and fall and winter are some of the best times to do so. Here's the history of our Stouts and what will be released...
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...
Get to Know Oberon Eclipse
Instead of hunkering down, Oberon Eclipse embraces the season. That includes Polar Plunges, ice golfing and doing the very Midwestern thing of using a snowbank as a cooler.
Our beer is now distributed in all 50 U.S. States! 🎉🇺🇸
With the recent addition of distribution to Hawaii, we’re excited to officially say that Bell’s beer is now available across the United States, including Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico.
Annual hop selection “core of the soul of Two Hearted”
Every September, we head out to the Pacific Northwest for hop selection, a multi-week process that our brewmaster calls “the core of the soul of Two Hearted.” “As craft brewers, hops are such an important part of what we do,” said Andy Farrell, Bell’s brewmaster. “We...
6 Tips for Cooking Smash Burgers with Chef Kris
Folks who visit the Eccentric Café often come for the beer but come back again and again for our smash burgers. Our kitchen crew has perfected the dish and have experimented with a wide range of ingredients for specials each week. We went into the kitchen and got some...
Recipes
8 refreshing Bell’s beer cocktails to add to your summer mix 🍹🍺☀️
As the rest of the world is starting to celebrate summer (we kick off the season on Oberon Day), we started thinking of our favorite beer cocktails we like to make.
Recipe: Two Hearted Manhattan
Take on the city with a Two Hearted twist on this classic cocktail: Two Hearted Manhattan Ingredients 2 oz Bourbon (can use Rye) 1oz Vermouth 1oz Two Hearted Glass type: martini or coupe Directions Fill mixing glass with ice. Add bourbon, vermouth and Two...
Amber Ale Negroni
A twist on the classic cocktail, Negroni-lovers approved: Ingredients Gin Vermouth Campari Amber Ale Orange Peel Directions Mix Gin, Vermouth and Campari into cocktail glass Add Amber Ale Rub orange peel around glass edge and add to drink Enjoy!...
Oberon Brass Monkey
Or, you could drink your Oberon to label and then add OJ! Ingredients 12oz Oberon 4oz Orange Juice Dash of Angostura Bitters Directions Mix and serve!
Oberon Beermosa
The classic Oberon beer cocktail... for brunch, sunny afternoons... or any time of the day! Ingredients Oberon Sparkling White Wine Orange Juice Directions Mix and serve!
Kalamazoo Velvet
A craft beer take on the classic cocktail, that's rich, crispy and malty. Ingredients 1 part Kalamazoo Stout 1 part sparkling white wine Directions Mix and enjoy!
Oberon Grapefruit Radler
Freshly squeezed grapefruit juice makes this tart, citrusy and refreshing cocktail extra tasty. Ingredients ½ cup grapefruit juice 2 teaspoons sugar 1 bottle Oberon Grapefruit wedge, for garnish Directions Add the grapefruit juice and sugar into a tall glass...
Oberon Orange Sangria
A tasty nectar for any gathering... feel free to experiment with additional fruit! Ingredients 2 cups orange juice, cold 1/2 cup orange flavored liqueur 1/4 cup tequila 2 oranges, thinly slices A few sprigs of fresh rosemary A few sprigs of fresh thyme 6 (12 ounce)...
Lager Punch
Make a batch of this for a sunny get together... feel free to experiment with adding additional spirits to the mix. Ingredients 4 strawberries, chopped 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons grenadine 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 (12-ounce) cans of Lager...
Oberon Orange Aperol Beer Spritz
This cocktail is a light, fruity and refreshing twist on Oberon. Ingredients Pilsner glass Ice Oberon 2 ounces of Aperol 1 ounce of freshly squeezed orange juice Orange slice and sprig of rosemary for garnish (optional) Directions Fill pilsner glass with ice....
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