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. Here are five facts...
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: When is Oberon Day? Oberon is released on Monday, March 20 in all the states we distribute. Are there any special...
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. Jump to your area on the list below: Michigan...
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. “If you want to make world class beer,...
This is the first interview in a series spotlighting coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. If you’ve ever sent us an e-mail or DM on social media, you’ve probably communicated with Luke. Overseeing customer service for the brewery, Luke has an answer for...
This is the beer we’ve wanted to brew for years: Crisp, refreshing and timeless, just like the lakes that inspired it. Brewing beer in Michigan for nearly four decades, our Great Lakes and fresh waterways have inspired us in big ways and small: from how we approach...
Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce + Amber Ale onion rings, oh my! 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! [gallery size="medium" link="none"...
It’s February, and time to show love to those special people in your life. Each year, we combine classic valentines with beer into what has become known as Beerentines. Messages ranging from “You Just Hopslammed My Heart” to “Porter a Ring on it,” Beerentines are a...
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...
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...
This Juneteenth, we’re joining the Kalamazoo community celebrating the history and contributions of Black and African Americans to our country.
Courtney Simmons is the new DEI Director for Bell’s and New Belgium. We recently sat down to talk about the work she does, how craft beer creates communities, and what she hopes to see in five years. This interview has been edited for length and clarity Q: So...
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...
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’...
We have an amazing lineup planned for 2022 that includes new beers, new packaging, and returning Bell’s Brewery favorites. It all begins with a brand-new offering that has already started shipping this week (Dec. 13)! LoSun, a low-calorie Wheat Ale has already started...
Bell’s beer will once again flow in the great state of Virginia! Brewery favorites like the very popular and best-selling Two Hearted Ale (recently named the Best Beer in America for the fourth year in a row), Bell’s Hazy IPA, Official, and many others will be...
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...
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...
We would like to (politely) introduce you to our newest release specifically for those in the Midwest. No, Yeah, is our latest year-round release; it will start shipping next week here in Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, and Minnesota. An...
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...
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...
The eagerly awaited Light Hearted Ale is now available! A Low-Cal IPA with only 110 calories, Light Hearted is the newest year-round release from Michigan’s largest independent craft brewery. With a 3.7% ABV, it is the latest addition to Bell’s Hearted family (Two...
We (Bell’s Brewery) and two of our beers - Two Hearted and Hopslam - were recognized again in this year’s Best Beers in America survey from Zymurgy magazine. Two Hearted was No. 1 in the Top-Ranked Beers category and Bell’s in whole was named...
Bell’s Brewery is proud to announce the upcoming release of its Leaves of Grass series; seven brand new Bell’s beers will be released about every two months inspired by Walt Whitman’s literary classic. The series will kick off in late May 2019 with a German-inspired...
We are incredibly proud to announce that our Brewery Tour has been named one of the top two in the country! As one of ten breweries nominated for USA Today’s 2019 10Best Reader’s Choice travel awards, your help landed us the No. 2 spot on the list. The...
We are proud to announce new distributor partnerships in the great states of Wyoming and Nevada! Six distributors will help bring Bell’s entire portfolio, as seasonally available, to Wyoming in April. Five distributors will help bring Bell’s entire portfolio, as...
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...
Bell’s has again been recognized as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” in West Michigan. This is our fourth year in a row of being honored with this amazing award. The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program that provides the...