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Recipes & Food Pairings
Oberon Sunshine Shandy Cocktail Recipes
What’s better than one Sunshine Shandy cocktail? Three. Three Sunshine Shandy cocktails. Grab a friend and get creative – each recipe serves two! 🍹🥭🍒🍉🍻 Melon Magic Oberon Sunshine Lemonade Shandy 4oz watermelon juice* 4oz cold lemonade Lime, for garnish ...
Oberon Slush
Cheers summer with an Oberon Slush. Use this recipe to make one for you or many for friends.
Recipe: Cherry and Short Rib Raviolo with Bell’s Porter
We recently joined Chef Kris in the Eccentric Café’s kitchen for the first “Most Chefinitely” ingredient challenge, where he is given a box of mystery ingredients and is put on the spot to cook a dish. This is one of two dishes he came up with, the other is Bell’s...
Recipe: Bell’s Porter Braised Short Rib
We recently joined Chef Kris in the Eccentric Café’s kitchen for the first “Most Chefinitely” ingredient challenge , where he is given a box of mystery ingredients and is put on the spot to cook a dish. This is one of two dishes he came up with – the other being a...
Craft beer-infused cocktails and recipes for the Big Game
Here are some of our favorite recipes that include our beers as an ingredient
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...
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!
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,...
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...
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...
Recipe: Frozen Cherry Oberon Beer-rita
The ultimate frozen beer-rita for a hot summer day.
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....
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...
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...
Recipe: Light Hearted Jerk Chicken
This recipe makes 6-8 servings and is best enjoyed with a Light Hearted (or a few). Ingredients 1tsp cinnamon 1tsp ground nutmeg 2tsp ground Allspice 3tsp paprika 2tsp dried thyme Red onion – peeled and rough chop 6 Habanero peppers – remove seeds 2tsp sea salt ¾ C...
You need 5 ingredients to make this Light Hearted Tempura Batter
There are lots of ways to use this light tempura batter, from veggies to fish and beyond. Ingredients 2 cups All-purpose flour – sifted Teaspoon of salt 4 egg whites 12oz can of Cold Light Hearted 4oz – ice cold water Directions Sift flour into a large mixing bowl...
Try this recipe for Two Hearted Veggie and Brat Grill Packets
Grilling, Two Hearted. What more do we need to say? Makes 4 servings. Ingredients 4 Cups sliced/diced veggies (zucchini, pepper, onion, potato, broccoli, mushrooms, etc) 4 Brats, whole or diced 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup Bell's Two Hearted 1 tbsp paprika 1/2 tbsp garlic...
Beer Cocktail Recipe: Two Hearted Paloma
Try this beer cocktail recipe next time you are looking to switch things up or just because! Ingredients 6 oz. Bell's Two Hearted 2 oz. tequila (reposado, blanco or your favorite) .5 oz. lime juice 1.5 oz. grapefruit juice 4-5 ice cubes Coarse salt (optional - pink...
Make this Light Hearted inspired Shrimp Stir Fry with Orange and Ginger
A delicious and tasty recipe for our Lo-Cal, year-round beer, Light Hearted! 6 servings Ingredients 12 lbs of shrimp, peeled and deveined 3 cups of fresh snow pea pods 2 cups of matchstick carrots 1 large red onion, small dice 3 Tbs minced garlic 3 Tbs minced ginger 2...
Christmas Ale Gingerbread Cookies are a sweet treat to pair with our Scotch Ale
Here's another great way to use Bell's Christmas Ale for a sweet treat! Yields about 3 dozen cookies. Ingredients 3/4 cup butter (melted and cooled) 3/4 cup and 1 TBS brown sugar 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup Christmas Ale 1 tsp salt 2 tsp cinnamon 2 tsp ground ginger 1/2...
Recipe: Bell’s Hazy Hearted Cheesy Beer Bread
Looking for the perfect dish for your next dinner party (or anytime)? Here's a Hazy Hearted appetizer! Yields 1 loaf. Ingredients 1 can, Bell’s Hazy Hearted IPA 3 cups bread flour 2 cloves minced garlic 1 TBS baking powder 2 TBS sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground...
Recipe: Two Hearted Chicken Tacos
Check out this recipe for one of our favorite foods paired with the Best Beer in America. Cheers! Ingredients 8 bone-in skinless chicken thighs1 small yellow onion, diced1 clove of garlic, minced1 TBS vegetable oil12 oz. Two Hearted Ale1-2 cups chicken stock1 tsp...
Try this Oberon cupcake recipe with a vegan twist
Oberon season is always an exciting time for us at the brewery, and we love seeing people take our American Wheat Ale and do creative things with it. Jeni at Thyme & Love has this recipe for vegan, Oberon orange cupcakes: Oberon is often served with an orange...
Recipe: Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce
Want to add a little Two Hearted flair to your favorite wings or spicy snack? Here is a recipe that uses Two Hearted Ale to make a delicious buffalo sauce. Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce Developed by Bell’s Eccentric Café Executive Chef Kris McDonough. Makes...
Recipe: Dark Night Stout Brownies
This recipe works with any of our stouts and creates a delightful and rich dessert or snack. Ingredients 1 cup of any Bell’s stout16 oz. bittersweet chocolate1 cup and 2 TBS unsalted butter1 1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract3/4 cup...
Recipe: Bright White Goat Cheese Fritters
These cheesy fritters can't do anything about the weather, but they'll definitely make being snowed in tastier. Ingredients 16 oz. goat cheese1/2 cup Bell’s Bright White1 TBS chopped tarragon1 TBS chopped rosemary1 shallot, minced1 TBS salt1/2 tsp ground clove2...
Recipe: Christmas Ale Cherry Chocolate Bread
Chocolate bread is the perfect winter treat, and adding cherries only makes it better. Ingredients 1/2 cup dried cherries1 bottle (12 oz.) Bell’s Christmas Ale3 cups all-purpose flour1 TBS baking powder1 tsp salt1/3 cup brown sugar1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate...
Recipe: Bell’s Porter Beer Cheese Soup
Can't make it out to Bell’s Eccentric Café? Now you can follow along and make our legendary soup at home. Ingredients 1 onion, finely diced2 ribs celery, finely diced2 TBS minced garlic2 TBS Dijon mustard1/4 cup Worcestershire2 tsp horseradish1 stick...
Celebrate summer with an Oberon Beermosa
Looking for something for a summer afternoon or Sunday brunch? Here is a recipe developed by our sales team for the perfect simple Oberon beermosa. Here's the recipe: 25% sparkling white wine15% orange juice60% OberonUse a mint leaf and/or an orange as...