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August 19, 2020 - 11:01am

Bell's Best Brown has a brand new look for 2020

With the changing of the seasons, you will see the return of Bell’s signature stouts and other fall offerings.   Best Brown will also have a brand new look when it arrives on store shelves and in coolers over the next couple of weeks. “It's a mix of the old and the new. It hearkens back to our original labels while paying homage to the heritage of the brand, a...

September 17, 2018 - 1:10pm

Recipe: Best Brown Poached Pears

Take pears to a whole new level with this delicious combination of beer and fruit. Ingredients 6 pears, peeled 2 bottles (24 oz.) Bell’s Best Brown 1 cup brown sugar 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp whole cloves 1 tsp allspice berries In the kitchen Mix together the Best Brown and sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Place pears and spices into a saucepan, and...

September 4, 2018 - 10:30am

Recipe: Best Brown Brined Pork Chops

These pork chops prove that a good thing is worth the wait. Ingredients 6-8 pork chops, preferably bone-in, about 8-10 oz. a piece 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 2 bottles (24 oz.) Bell’s Best Brown 1/2 cup molasses 9 cups water 3/4 cup salt 3 bay leaves 1 TBS coriander seeds 1 tsp whole cloves 1 TBS fennel seeds In the kitchen Bring all...

October 24, 2017 - 12:16pm

Enjoy some beer with your candy (pairing tips)

Just because you enjoy beer doesn't mean you can’t also enjoy candy -- in fact, candy and beer pairs perfectly. We asked around the brewery for everyone’s favorite candy and beer pairings and here’s what we’re enjoying this Halloween season. Kalamazoo Stout and Black Licorice Best Brown and Peanut M&Ms Oarsman and Snickers Roundhouse and dark chocolate (70%...

September 24, 2016 - 12:59pm

A look back at the history of Best Brown

When fall approaches, that means it’s time for Best Brown's return. Best Brown was first released in 1988 and packaged. in 22 oz. bottles. It featured a plain type label and then a winter pine cone. The owl first appeared in 1993 and has been on the label ever since. There have been different styles, as seen in the gallery below, including one based on an acrylic painting by...

September 23, 2016 - 3:41pm

Squash and Zucchini Fritters with Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Best Brown Caramel Sauce

To celebrate the fall season, our chefs at the Eccentric Cafe have created some Best Brown inspired dishes. Enjoy! Fall Squash and Zucchini Fritters with Butter Pecan Ice Cream and Best Brown Caramel Sauce Ingredients for caramel sauce: 1 bottle of Best Brown 2 cups of brown sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 stick of butter 1 tsp vanilla extract Procedure:...

September 23, 2016 - 3:20pm

Brined Pork Chop with Apple Kohlrabi Slaw

To celebrate the fall season, our chefs have created some Best Brown inspired dishes. Enjoy!  Brined Pork Chop with Apple Kohlrabi Slaw Ingredients for Brine: 1 gallon of water 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar 1 cup salt ½ cup sugar 2 sprigs rosemary 6 sprigs thyme 6 cloves of garlic, smashed 4-6 pork chops Procedure: In a pot large enough to...

August 31, 2016 - 2:11pm

Our Chefs Share Some of their Favorite Recipes for Pairing with Best Brown Ale

Best Brown Ale returned to Bell's Eccentric Café and General Store in September . To celebrate, our chefs pulled together some of their favorite recipes, both made with or to pair with Best Brown Ale.  They'll be hosting a number of these dishes as specials at the Café throughout September. Stop by to try them or grab some Best Brown Ale from our...

October 5, 2015 - 7:56pm

Make an autumn wreath out of Best Brown and Two Hearted cans

Aluminum cans hold many benefits for beer drinkers, from their ability to go places that glass can’t to keeping out oxygen and light. Looking for a way to upcycle your Bell’s cans and celebrate the fall? Then this Upcycled Can Autumn Wreath is for you! We used an empty twelve pack of 12 oz. Two Hearted cans, two four-packs of Best Brown cans along with an EK tools leaf...

September 22, 2015 - 2:10pm

Bucket list: Celebrate fall with a Best Brown photo challenge

Fall is here and so is Best Brown. To celebrate, we’ve put together our Fall Bucket List (see below) highlighting some of the things we love about this time of year. We are also working with Untappd to offer a special Best Brown Badge – to unlock it you just need to check-in to one Best Brown between now and Oct. 21. You can also use the list below to enter our Best Brown...

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