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Annual hop selection “core of the soul of Two Hearted”
Every September, we head out to the Pacific Northwest for hop selection, a multi-week process that our brewmaster calls “the core of the soul of Two Hearted.” “As craft brewers, hops are such an important part of what we do,” said Andy Farrell, Bell’s brewmaster. “We...
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...
Pulling inspiration everywhere around you: Get to know Bonnie
This is the fourth interview in a series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell’s the brewery it is. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. As we continued our series of coworker interviews, we grabbed a shifty with Bonnie, a lifelong gardener, hop...
Bugs drinking beer? Generating electricity at The Cube, our wastewater treatment facility
Sustainability takes a lot of different forms at the brewery, and one that’s near and dear to our heart is our wastewater treatment center. Our on-site facility nicknamed the “The Cube,” takes wastewater that is generated in brewing and packaging and pretreats it...
Bell’s coloring book pages: Draw in or outside of the lines
Today is National Coloring Book Day! 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 something different! Print them out, grab your colored...
How to throw the ultimate Two Hearted Day party
We always celebrate Two Hearted, but August is extra special: August 15 is Two Hearted Day. If you want to throw a Two Hearted party, here are food pairings, recipes, cocktails, and other ways to celebrate our American IPA: Food One of the quickest ways for a Two...
Trail Tips to Up Your Hiking Game
This summer, we’re spending more time on the trail as part of our Two Hearted Trail Pledge Program. We asked some coworkers who hike for some tips on how we can up our game, and here’s what they shared. Extra Coffee: When you’re heading out for a hike, some...
Following your passion and helping others along the way: Get to know Brenden
This is the fifth interview in a series that spotlights coworkers who make Bell's the brewery it is. This interview was edited for length and clarity. Everyone’s career progresses in different ways. One of the most important steps is finding something you’re...
Recipe: Frozen Cherry Oberon Beer-rita
The ultimate frozen beer-rita for a hot summer day.
Putting our values into motion: Get to know Sara
How do you advocate for the health of hundreds of coworkers? We recently caught up with Sara, the brewery’s wellness specialist, about how wellness has shifted from just eating well and exercising, and what makes a brewery like Bell’s unique.
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Introducing Our 2023 Grant Cycle Program: Clean Water Stewardship
This year, we’re bringing our Inspired Giving Grassroots Grant Cycle back, focusing again on grants that support clean water.
Lager for the Lakes wins Gold!
Some exciting news from one of our newest beers: Lager for the Lakes has won gold at the 2023 World Expo of Beer in the Standard American Lager category. “We’re super excited any time one of our new products is recognized,” said Andy Farrell, Bell’s Brewery...
Join us in celebrating Kalamazoo Pride 2023
We are excited to again sponsor Kalamazoo Pride and celebrate our friends, family, and coworkers in the LGBTQIA+ community. “We believe everyone should have equal rights,” said Bell’s Executive Vice President Carrie Yunker. “Everybody should have an equal opportunity....
Recipe: Oberon Sunrise Shandy beer cocktail with rum
This Oberon beer cocktail is perfect for those slow, warm, Summer days.
9 things we love about our Great Lakes
Like many Michiganians, we have a lot of pride in our home state and the fresh water that surrounds us. On Great Lakes Awareness Day, here are nine things we love about HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior). 21% of the world's fresh water. Combined, the...
Eccentric Café featured on The Daily Show
This month, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined The Daily Show host and Kalamazoo native Jordan Klepper for an Oberon at our pub.
This Earth Day, let’s protect our clean water
On this Earth Day, we want to highlight a particularly important resource to us all: Clean water is vital, not just for the beer we brew, but to sustain the lives we all lead.
Brewing community: Get to know Kevin
After being a brewer for almost 30 years, Kevin recently became the head tour guide. We sat down to talk to him about the changes at Bell’s over the years and how beer brings people together.
Bell’s Brewery distributing to 5 new states
Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, and Washington… get ready! Two Hearted and friends are coming your way.
Sharing the perfect Two Hearted: Getting to know Bridget
We sat down with Bridget to learn more about what quality means for beer and how she protects it in the market.
Recipes
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...
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