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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.
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...
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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...
Eccentric Café featured on The Daily Show
This month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined The Daily Show host and Kalamazoo native Jordan Klepper for an Oberon at our pub.
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.
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.
Bell’s Brewery distributing to 5 new states
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington… get ready! Two Hearted and friends are coming your way.
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.
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.
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.
Recipes
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...
Recipe: Bell’s Two Hearted Spicy Caramel Corn
Good things come in threes. Bell's Two Hearted Caramel Corn recipe is spicy, salty and sweet, making it the perfect snack to satisfy all your cravings! Yields about 1 gallon. Ingredients 15 cups popped plain popcorn (from about 1/2 cup kernels)1 1/2 cups packed brown...
Recipe: Bell’s Amber Ale Mustard BBQ Sauce
You can really make a dish stand out with a custom sauce, such as our Amber Ale Mustard BBQ Sauce. Developed by Bell’s Eccentric Café Executive Chef Kris McDonough. Ingredients 1 cup of your favorite grainy mustard½ cup Dijon mustard1 cup Bell’s Amber Ale½...
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...
Recipe: Bell’s Light Hearted Beergarita
A light twist on a classic, best enjoyed any day! Ingredients 3 oz. Bell's Light Hearted 2 oz. silver tequila 1 oz. simple syrup .5 oz. orange liqueur Juice of 1/2 lime Hop salt for garnish Instructions Mix the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add the lemon and...
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...
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