Brewery News

Recipe: Amber Ale Onion and Sage Soup /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/Amber6pack.jpg?itok=h209wwAt 11/30/2017 The toasted and sweet caramel notes of Amber Ale adds a sweet twist to this savory dish. Beer, bread and cheese, a match made in heaven! Ingredients  2 bottles of Bell's Amber Ale 48 oz beef or vegetable stock 1 stick(4 oz) unsalted butter 2 oz. extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. minced garlic 1... /news/recipe-amber-ale-onion-and-sage-soup

Recipe: Amber Ale Fried Chicken and Waffles /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/Amber_1.jpg?itok=CKIwPvgn 11/15/2017 Try out our take on chicken and waffles. The sweet, toasted, caramel malts of Amber Ale are the perfect addition to this sweet and savory favorite.  Ingredients  2 bottles of Bell's Amber Ale 1 grapefruit, zested and juiced 1 Tbsp. Sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce) 1 Tbsp. honey 2 Tbsp.... /news/recipe-amber-ale-fried-chicken-and-waffles

Celebrate the season with the 2017 Bell's Fireside Favorites Untappd Badge /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Bells_FireSide_UntappdBadge-01.png?itok=OUIilG4c 11/13/2017 As the air becomes crisp and the nights become longer we are launching a brand new Untappd Badge to celebrate the change in seasons.  Our Fireside Favorites badge commemorates the special occasions of winter and the beer that we enjoy during these times together.  You can unlock it by checking... /news/celebrating-change-season-special-untappd-badge

Visiting for the holidays? You need to know our special hours /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/17-10-17-%20Joe%20NYE%20Party1%20Joe%20Hertler%20300dpi_Poster.jpg?itok=LR-mUdIB 11/10/2017 The Eccentric Café, General Store and Comstock Brewery will either be closed or have reduced hours during the holidays.  Thanksgiving Day - Café, store and brewery closed.  Christmas Eve - Café and store close at 5 p.m. Last call before then.  Christmas Day - Café, store and brewery closed. ... /news/eccentric-cafe-our-comstock-brewery-and-general-store-will-have-special-holiday-hours

Meet Überon, the Whiskey Barrel Aged version of Bell's Oberon /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/17-03-29-%20Uberon%201%20oberon%20and%20uberon-1_0.jpg?itok=Rfnq9riR 11/7/2017 Tasting Notes: Whiskey barrel aged beer with spicy, toffee characteristics and a warming finish.  A part of the same family, Oberon and Überon share fruity traits, but little besides that.  Originally brewed in the mid-2000's and then again in 2012, 2017 marks the third release of Überon.   The... /news/get-know-uberon-tc-whiskey-barrel-aged-oberon

The winners of the 2017 Bell's Homebrew Competition are ... /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsHomebrewCompetition_logo_2017.png?itok=mI8TuiCO 11/6/2017 The winners of our Bell’s 8th Annual Homebrew Competition were announced during this year's 9th Annual All Stouts Day at the Eccentric Café on Sunday. Six homebrewers placed out of the 136 entries submitted this year. First place went to Steve Vroegop of Kalamazoo for his Saison brewed with... /news/winners-2017-bells-homebrew-competition-are

BEER AND FOOD - The amazing duo you need to try /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/17-08-08-%20Homebrew%20Tasting%201%20IMG_0261.jpg?itok=Sk31UP9t 11/2/2017 When it comes to food pairings, for many people their first thought is wine because of its prevalence as a pairing in restaurants and homes for decades. Folks are comfortable with the idea. But, when we think about food pairings, beer is first on our minds.   “When it comes down to it, food and... /news/beer-and-food-pairings-delicious-combination

Recipe: Amber Ale Crock Pot Short Ribs /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Bell%27s%20Amber%20Ale%203.jpg?itok=O86CwvzU 11/1/2017 Bell's Amber Ale with its sweet caramel and toasted malt flavors in this crock pot short ribs is a delicious, hearty meal anytime of the year.  Ingredients 1 bottle Bell's Amber Ale  .5 cups of flour 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp dried Italian herbs 2 oz. unsalted... /news/recipe-amber-ale-crock-pot-short-ribs

Videos: How we brew the coffee, tasting notes and the story behind the name of Arabicadabra 10/27/2017 Arabiciadabra! Our latest coffee stout is now available.  Brewed with Nicaraguan and Sumatran coffee and milk sugar (lactose), this stout has a creamy, coffee flavor. Unlike other coffee stouts you may have had, Arabiciadabra is made with cold brew coffee, giving it a bright and fresh flavor.... /news/how-we-brew-coffee-arabiciadabra-and-more-videos

Enjoy some beer with your candy (pairing tips) /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/2017-10-18%20Beer%20and%20Candy%20pairings%20146A6138.jpg?itok=BpCWPCbG 10/24/2017 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... /news/enjoy-some-beer-your-candy-halloween