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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.
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,...
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.
Recipe: Octoberfest Pretzel
Beer pairs well with many foods, but nothing beats a pint and a pretzel. We asked Chef Kris who runs the kitchen at the Eccentric Café for a recipe to make fresh pretzels at home. Octoberfest Pretzel yield: 6 pretzels Ingredients For the dough 1 packet of dry active...
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...
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...
Bugs drinking beer? Generating electricity at The Cube, our wastewater treatment facility
Sustainability takes a lot of different forms at the brewery, and one that’s near and dear to our heart is our wastewater treatment center. Our on-site facility nicknamed the “The Cube,” takes wastewater that is generated in brewing and packaging and pretreats it...
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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...
Bugs drinking beer? Generating electricity at The Cube, our wastewater treatment facility
Sustainability takes a lot of different forms at the brewery, and one that’s near and dear to our heart is our wastewater treatment center. Our on-site facility nicknamed the “The Cube,” takes wastewater that is generated in brewing and packaging and pretreats it...
Bell’s coloring book pages: Draw in or outside of the lines
Today is National Coloring Book Day! 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 something different! Print them out, grab your colored...
How to throw the ultimate Two Hearted Day party
We always celebrate Two Hearted, but August is extra special: August 15 is Two Hearted Day. If you want to throw a Two Hearted party, here are food pairings, recipes, cocktails, and other ways to celebrate our American IPA: Food One of the quickest ways for a Two...
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...
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...
Recipe: Frozen Cherry Oberon Beer-rita
The ultimate frozen beer-rita for a hot summer day.
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.
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.
Hot take: Bell’s Brewmaster on our 2 new summer variety packs
This summer, we have not one, but two new variety packs to enjoy! And to break down the beers inside of them, we talked to our Brewmaster Andy Farrell, who gave his notes about what makes each beer stand out to him. Oberon Variety Pack Mango Habanero Oberon: This...
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7 Bell’s Beer-Inspired Recipes for the Big Game
As we’re preparing for Big Game (IYKYK) parties, we went into our recipe box and found some favorite dishes to cook with our beer!
Recipe: Oven Baked Tandoori Two Hearted Chicken Wings
Serving Size: 6 servings Ingredients - 16 fresh chicken wings - 3 cups plain yogurt - 3 ounces of Bell’s Two Hearted IPA - ½ cup tomato paste - TBS minced garlic - 2 TBS Garam Masala - 1 TBS of turmeric - 1 tsp of paprika - 1 tsp of cayenne - 1 tsp of cinnamon - 2 tsp...
Recipe: Bell’s Eccentric Café Deviled Eggs
You've probably had deviled eggs before... but have you had them the Eccentric way? Chef Kris shares the Eccentric Café's recipe with us... and they are tasty. Ingredients 2 dozen eggs, hard boiled, peeled, halved, with yolk removed 1 cup of mayonnaise ¼ teaspoon...
Recipe: Two Hearted Beer Cheese
A staple at our Eccentric Café -- and enjoyed with thousands of pints over the years -- now available to make at home. Ingredients ¼ cup sour cream 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 8 oz. cream cheese, softened at room temperature ½ cup Two Hearted beer ½...
Recipe: Bell’s Amber Ale Pulled Pork Sliders
Amber Ale is not the best beer to cook with; it’s the perfect beer to cook with. The malty sweetness is strong enough to cut through and enhance the sweetness and acidity you’d find in most desserts. The roasted flavor from the malt combined with the slight bitterness...
Recipe: Amber Ale Onion Rings
A favorite recipe, using our Amber Ale to tie it all together! Amber Ale Onion Rings Serving Size: 5-6 servings Ingredients 4 cups flour 1/3 cup salt 1 TBS cornstarch 2 tsp black pepper 2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp cayenne 3 ½ cups Amber Ale 2 quarts vegetable oil...
Celebrate Mother’s Day with our favorite beer cocktails and beermosas
As we get come together with friends and family on Mother’s Day to celebrate those special figures in our life, here are 8 of our favorite beermosas and cocktail recipes to make the moment a little bit sweeter. Oberon Beermosa Ingredients Oberon Sparkling White Wine...
Recipe: Oberon Orange Blue Cheese Dressing
Yields about 4 cups of sauce. Ingredients 1 ½ cups crumbled blue cheese ½ cup sour cream ½ cup Oberon Ale ½ cup buttermilk Zest and Juice from one orange 1 tsp ground mustard 1 tsp ground coriander 2 tsp salt 1 ½ cups mayo Directions In a blender, puree the...
Recipe: Garlic Maple Sauce
Yields about 4 cups of sauce. Ingredients 1 lb butter, melted 1 cup maple syrup ½ cup soy sauce ½ cup balsamic vinegar 1 heavy pinch of chili flake 12-15 cloves garlic Salt to taste Directions In a blender, puree the maple, soy, balsamic, chili flake, and...
Recipe: Bell’s Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce
Yields about 4 cups of sauce. Ingredients 1 ¼ cup of your favorite hot sauce 1 cup melted butter (warm) Zest from 2 limes and juice from 3 limes ¼ cup Bell’s Two Hearted 1/8 tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp ground juniper 1 tsp salt Directions In...
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