Brewery News

Recipe: Official Raspberry Jam Shortbread Bites /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/OffShortbread_0.png?itok=UF_3MmEr 11/2/2019 Keep it short and sweet. Here's how to make Raspberry Jam Shortbread Bites with Bell's Official Hazy IPA! Official Raspberry Jam Shortbread Bites Yields 2 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS: JAM 1 can of Bell’s Official Hazy IPA 3 cups fresh raspberries 1 ½ cups granulated sugar SHORTBREAD 2 cups... /news/recipe-official-raspberry-jam-shortbread-bites

We're honoring veterans with our Celebration Series, special beer release /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Goin%27%20Dark%202.jpeg?itok=crLkVL8H 11/1/2019 We're honoring veterans, active service military members and their families with a special beer release on Veterans Day. “Goin’ Dark” (6.3% ABV) is a Coffee Milk Stout brewed with bourbon barrel-aged coffee beans. The beer was conceived, written, brewed and packaged by a committee of more than 20... /news/were-honoring-veterans-our-celebration-series-special-beer-release

Tips, tricks and Bell's clone recipes for homebrewing /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsEmployeesHomebrewing.jpg?itok=cGWLKqL6 10/29/2019 Homebrewing is our roots. Larry Bell began brewing in the early 80’s on a 15-gallon soup pot, and ran a homebrew supply store before opening the brewery. Today it’s still an important part of who we are. Here’s our collection of tips, clone recipes and advice. Homebrew tips: How to culture Bell’... /news/tips-tricks-and-clone-recipes-homebrew

VIDEO: Two Hearted begins with hop selection /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/146A5117.jpg?itok=yZvHKWOT 10/29/2019 Every September, we travel to the Pacific Northwest for our annual hop selection. This is to make sure we’re getting exactly what we want for our beers. During the trip, we meet with many farmers in Oregon and Washington who've become friends over the years. Their hop fields are extensions of our... /news/video-two-hearted-begins-hop-selection

ENJOY SOME BEER WITH YOUR CANDY (PAIRING TIPS) 10/22/2019 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-pairing-tips

General Store Homebrew Recipe of The Month: Audrey's Winsome Scotch Ale /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/RecipeOftheMonthSocialImage_7.jpg?itok=LrhWTapo 10/21/2019 Our General Store team is very excited to launch a new Homebrew Recipe program. Each month, one of our store clerks will share one of their own homebrew recipes. October 2019's recipe is below. You can purchase the ingredients online and at our General Store (355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI... /news/clone-bells-homebrew-recipe-month-audreys-winsome-scotch-ale

INSPIRED PUMPKIN CARVING: HOW TO MAKE A BELL’S AND BEST BROWN JACK-O’-LANTERN /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Pumpkin%20step%20by%20step%20%2826%20of%2026%29.jpg?itok=1Ut54uHL 10/11/2019 Fall is upon us, and it’s time for hayrides, apple orchards, Best Brown Ale and, who can forget, pumpkin carving. Need some inspiration about what carve? How about something related to one of your favorite breweries or Best Brown Ale. First and foremost: Safety first! Make sure you are using... /news/inspired-pumpkin-carving-how-make-bell-s-and-best-brown-jack-o-lantern

Photo gallery: 2019 Bell's Hop Selection /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/146A3826.jpg?itok=CnZVZxII 9/18/2019 Every year we head to the Pacific Northwest for hop selection. We tour and visit with the farmers who grow a majority of the hops we use. During these visits, we also get to learn about the challenges of the season. We then evaluate and assess the hops first hand.  Integrity, moisture content and... /news/photo-gallery-2019-bells-hop-selection

GENERAL STORE HOMEBREW RECIPE OF THE MONTH: Rob's MackIPA /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/RecipeOftheMonthSocialImage_6.jpg?itok=9QKqUM8h 9/16/2019 Our General Store team is very excited to launch a new Homebrew Recipe program. Each month, one of our store clerks will share one of their own homebrew recipes. September 2019's recipe is below. You can purchase the ingredients online and at our General Store (355 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI... /news/general-store-homebrew-recipe-month-robs-mackipa

Bell's Porter, Kalamazoo Stout take medals at 2019 Colorado State Fair /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/PorterKStoutCOloadoMedal2019_WEB.jpg?itok=Mkhxml0u 9/13/2019 We are proud to share that two of our classic beers have won medals at this year’s Colorado State Fair. Bell’s Porter received a gold medal in the competition’s American Porter category and Kalamazoo Stout won a silver medal in the Foreign Extra Stout category.  Porter was first released in 1987... /news/bells-porter-kalamazoo-stout-take-medals-2019-colorado-state-fair