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Want to send your love of beer to someone special but missed out on our print Beerentines? You’re in luck because we have two digital options to spread the love. You can e-mail a Beerentine (link) and have it scheduled to send on a certain day. We also have a brand new iOS stickers app (link) that you can use to send on their own or add to photos.  We've updated the app with some new stickers. 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With the “Big Game” coming up, we’re always looking for something new and unique to cook or bake up. Here are some of our favorite, easy-to-make recipes for snacks and desserts that include our beers. Several can be made vegetarian (see recipes). Two Hearted Two Hearted Buffalo Sauce (link) Oven-Baked Tandoori Two Hearted Chicken Wings (link) Two Hearted Chicken Tacos (link) Amber Ale Amber Ale Pulled Pork Sliders (link) Amber Ale Crock Pot Short Ribs (link) Amber Ale Cheese Bread (link) Amber Ale Onion Rings with Sweet Chili Sauce (link) Amber Ale Mustard BBQ Sauce (link) Lager of the Lakes Lager of The Lakes Mustard (link) Porter Porter Beer Cheese Soup (link) Kalamazoo Stout Kalamazoo Stout Peanut Butter Cookies (link) Kalamazoo Stout Candied Bacon (link) Light Hearted Light Hearted Jerk Chicken (link) Light Hearted Tempura Batter (link) Official Official Hazy IPA Beer Battered Shrimp (link)

A new year is in full-swing and we have a number of incredible releases planned for 2019. First up is Hopslam. Cans, kegs and mini-kegs started shipping on Jan. 2. Events and special tappings continue as fresh Hopslam make its way to its final destinations after leaving the brewey. Following Hopslam was the release of Larry’s Latest Flamingo Fruit Fight, a new tart Fruit Ale brewed with passionfruit and lime zest. Bottles, cans and kegs have started shipping and begun appearing on store shelves and on tap. Flamingo Fruit Fight is the latest packaged release in our Larry’s Latest series, beers that highlight and continue the innovation that Larry Bell started in 1985 and continues here at the brewery to this day. In February, Bell’s Official Hazy IPA will start heading out as our newest year-round offering. Cans, bottles and kegs will head to all of its markets followed closely by the return of summer and Oberon Ale! This year’s Oberon Release Day is set for March 25. Oberon mini-kegs featuring a brand new design for 2019 will follow later this summer. “This is just a preview of coming attractions, though not all of them are ready to share just yet. We still have a few more surprises to come,” Larry Bell, President and Founder of Bell’s Brewery said. “A few years ago we debuted The Planets Series, beers inspired by the work of Gustav Holst. This year, we’re going to introduce a new series inspired by the arts, but this time a little closer to home.” “Our Leaves of Grass series will kick off later this year, we’ll have more to share on that soon,” he added. 2019 will also see the return of Sparkleberry and, after a two year hiatus, Smitten will also return in bottles and on draft. Debuting in bottles for the first time will be the highly sought after Double Two Hearted, everything our fans love about our classic Two Hearted Ale, but in a Double IPA. It will ship in July. Also coming in 2019 will be new packaging options, some new looks for Bell’s classics and an impressive lineup of Bell’s General Store exclusives, including 750 mL bottles, that are a direct result of recent investments in our innovation pipeline. Consecrator Doppelbock and Quinannan Falls will both be bottled on our Specialty Line for release at the General Store as well. Hopsoulution, a Double IPA that was added to our year-round lineup for Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin last year will continue to be available in those states with the addition of Minnesota in April. It will remain a specialty release for the rest of our distribution footprint. Other returning favorites include Third Coast Old Ale, Expedition Stout, Octoberfest, Arabicadabra Coffee Milk Stout and much more. For the latest news and updates, stay in touch with us on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and Untappd), by subscribing to our email newsletter and coming back right here. 2019 releases at a glance (Specialty releases will be limited and availability will vary from area to area.)   January Hopslam Double IPA (10% ABV) - 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs, 5L mini-kegs and draft Larry’s Latest Flamingo Fruit Fight (5% ABV) - 16 oz. cans packaged in 4-packs, 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs plus draft February Official Hazy IPA (6.4% ABV) - 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs (Michigan only), 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs plus draft March Oberon Ale (5.8% ABV) - 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs (NEW) and 12-packs, 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs, 16 oz. cans packaged in 4-packs and draft April Hopsoulution Double IPA* (8% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and draft May Smitten Ale (6% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs and draft Pooltime Ale (5% ABV) - 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs and draft 5L Oberon mini-kegs First release in our new Leaves of Grass series (TBA). June Sparkleberry Ale (9% ABV) - 16 oz. cans packaged in 4-packs and draft) July Double Two Hearted (11% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 4-packs and draft Second release in our new Leaves of Grass series (TBA). August Special Double Cream Stout (6.1% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs September Best Brown Ale (5.8% ABV) - 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs (NEW), 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs, 16 oz. cans packaged in 4-packs and draft Octoberfest Beer (5.5% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs plus draft Expedition Stout (10.5% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and draft Third Coast Old Ale (10.2% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and draft Third release in our new Leaves of Grass series (TBA). Returning Double IPA (TBA) October Arabicadabra Coffee Milk Stout (5.5% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and draft November Winter White Ale (5% ABV) - 12 oz. cans packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs (NEW), 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs, 16 oz. cans packaged in 4-packs and draft Christmas Ale (7.4% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and 12-packs, draft Cherry Stout (7% ABV) - 12 oz. bottles packaged in 6-packs and draft Fourth release in our new Leaves of Grass series (TBA). *Hopsoulution is a year-round release for a handful of Bell’s states and a specialty release for the majority of Bell’s distribution area.

This year's batch of Bell's Beerentines will return for a fifth year very soon. Some of your old favorites are returning along with some brand new options. As in past years, printed cards will be limited. And we will still hand write, address and then send one on your behalf for FREE. We just need to know who to send it to and where. A short message can also be included.  Each Bell's Beerentine will also include a little extra love from us. Digital cards will return as well. They can be scheduled to be delivered on Valentine's Day or before, it's entirely up to you. Keep an eye here and on our social media for more information, but remember they sell out fast!  Want to be the first to know that they are available? Sign-up for our brewery email newsletter. 

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 about 4 cups of sauce Ingredients 1 ¼ cup your favorite hot sauce 1 cup melted butter (warm) Zest from 2 limes and juice from 3 limes [[{"fid":"8112","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"default","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"attributes":{"height":"1000","width":"667","style":"float: right; height: 450px; width: 300px;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]]¼ cup Bell’s Two Hearted 1/8 tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp cayenne pepper ¼ tsp ground juniper 1 tsp salt Directions In the base of a blender, mix together the hot sauce, zest and juice from the limes, Two Hearted, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ground juniper, and salt. Pulse to combine everything together. While blender is running, slowly pour in the warm, melted butter so that the hot sauce mixture and the butter mix together and fully emulsify. If your butter is too cool, it will start to solidify and you’ll have a grainy buffalo sauce. Use the sauce to cover your favorite wings, roasted cauliflower or anything else you’d like!   [[{"fid":"8106","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default"}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]  

January is here and that means it's Hopslam season! In order to get you this beer as fresh as possible, we will be shipping to different areas (multiple batches) over the next few weeks. This year, that also includes Hopslam mini-kegs (those may ship at different times than what is indicated below)! Hopslam will be available at the Eccentric Cafe and Bell's General Store beginning on Jan. 2. The exact time it will be available will depend on packaging and shipping that day, so please call ahead before making a trip and keep an eye on our social media for when it's on tap and on sale. The Cafe is hosting a Jortslam Hopslam Release Party on Jan. 3. Hopslam cans will start shipping on Jan. 3  to counties in lower Michigan: Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Clare, Clinton, Gratiot, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lake, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Monroe, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oakland, Oceana, Osceola, Ottawa, St. Joseph, Shiawassee, Van Buren, Washtenaw and Wayne. Below, you will find shipping information about the rest of our distribution footprint. The dates below are when beer will start shipping to each state, not actual delivery dates. Please keep in mind that there could be delays and that the beer may still have to travel to our distributors' warehouses first then travel to stores, bars and restaurants.  Our best advice is to reach out to your local retailer, bar and/or restaurant after it has started shipping. They will have the most up-to-date information about their specific deliveries and/or availability. Please also keep in mind that it may take some time before that info is available. Be patient and keep an eye on social media for additional details. Untappd is also a good resource. Speaking of Untappd, we have worked with our friends over there to offer a special 2019 Hopslam release badge. It will be available starting Jan. 2 until Feb. 9. One (1) check-in and it's yours.  shipping info (cont.) Week of Jan. 7: Remaining counties in Michigan (including the U.P.), Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee (Roanne, Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan, Anderson, Union, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Knox, Coche, Sevier, Blount, Loudon, Shelby, Cheatham, Davidson, Wilson, Trousdale, Williamson, Rutherford, Maury, Bledsoe, Rhea, Seqatchie and Hamilton counties), Vermont and Wisconsin Week of Jan. 14: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee (remaining counties), Texas, Virginia (Accomack, Albemarle, Alleghany, Amherst, Appomattox, Arlington, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Bland, Botetourt, Brunswick, Buchanan, Buckingham, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Clarke, Craig, Culpeper, Cumberland, Dickenson, Essex, Fairfax, Fauquier, Floyd, Fluvanna, Franklin, Frederick, Giles, Gloucester, Grayson, Greene, Halifax, Henry, Highland, Isle of Wight, James City, King George, Lancaster, Lee, Loudoun, Louisa, Lunenburg, Madison, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, Montgomery, Nelson, Northampton, Northumberland, Orange, Page, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Prince Edward, Prince William, Pulaski, Rappahannock, Richmond, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Russell, Scott, Shenandoah, Smyth, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Tazewell, Warren, Washington, Westmoreland, Wise, Wythe, and York counties; the cities of Alexandria, Bristol, Buena Vista, Charlottesville, Chesapeake, Covington, Danville, Fairfax, Falls Church, Fredericksburg, Galax, Hampton, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, Martinsville, Newport News, Norfolk, Norton, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Radford, Roanoke, Salem, Staunton, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Williamsburg, Winchester), West Virginia. Other helpful LINKS Our Beer Finder (Please remember to call ahead and that results are based on deliveries.) Our calendar: Hopslam release parties and other events Hopslam gear from our General Store Download a Hopslam wallpaper for your phone. What is Hopslam? [[{"fid":"3214","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Can I cellar Hopslam? [[{"fid":"3215","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"default"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]] Why is Hopslam in cans? [[{"fid":"3217","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default"},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"3":{"format":"default"}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]] Why brew Hopslam once a year? 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The 9th Annual Kalamazoo Beer Week will be held Jan. 11 – 19 all over Kalamazoo! Below are the events we’ll be hosting, join us! Jan. 12 7th Annual Bell’s Snow Jog Adventure (Leisure) Race & Challenge (sold out) - Kick-off Kalamazoo Beer Week with a choose your own adventure run/jog/walk all over downtown Kalamazoo to benefit Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes. The route includes 11 stops with challenges & Bell’s beer at different downtown bar and retail locations. All runners must return to the Eccentric Café by 1:30 p.m., and complete five of the 11 challenges to receive this year’s exclusive Snow Jog swag. Founding Father’s Tap Event, Kalamazoo Beer Exchange (more info) Beat the Brewer, LFG (more info) Jan. 13 Funk-uary, Bell's Eccentric Cafe - Sour beers on tap, with some funky food specials. Doors open at 11 a.m. at the Eccentric Café, available while supplies last. (more info) Jan. 14 Pasty Night at Old Dog Tavern - Enjoy pasties and some great Bell's beers (Hopslam, Amber Ale, Larry's Latest Quadruple Belgian, Bear Hug Imperial Stout) at Old Dog Tavern beginning at 6 p.m. (more info) Jan. 15 Flamingo Fruit Fight Release Party, Bell's Eccentric Cafe - Specialty release party for the latest packaged release in our Larry’s Latest series. Doors at 11 a.m., available on tap and in the General Store (to-go) while supplies last. (more info) Tap Event, Hangar Bar and Grill Bell’s Beer Tasting, Drake Party Center Bell's and Barbecue, The Union - 3 beers (Hopsoulution, 30th Anniveresary Cherry Stout Reserve and Le Contrebassiste) paired with 3 different BBQ sauces in a rib bone basket, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. (more info) Jan. 16 Wear Your Bell’s, Bell's Eccentric Cafe - Wear a Bell’s logo and you’ll get $1 off beer. Pretty simple. 11 a.m. start. (more info) Chef’s Table, Zazio’s - 5 course food & beer pairing (Oarmsan, Rye Stout, Mole Stout, Hopsolulution and Bourbon Barrel Aged Expedition Stout), $65 (plus tax and gratuity). For reservations, call 269-384-2650 or email Michelle for more info. Annual Mario Kart Tournament, Shakespeare's Pub - Prizes and bragging rights to the winners! 4 Bell's beers on tap including Hopslam. 7-9 p.m. (more info) Open Mic Night, Louie's Trophy House - Two Hearted, Winter White and Hopslam (plus a special Hopslam wing sauce), 8 p.m. Jan. 17 Upper Hand Tap Takeover, Bell's Eccentric Cafe - Enjoy a special lineup featuring our friends from the U.P. starting at 11 a.m. Available on tap while supplies last. Be sure to take advantage of this rare opportunity to sample these beers below the Mackinac Bridge! (more info) Kalamadoodle & Bell's Brewery at the KIA: Kalamadoodle is returning to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts to enjoy a night of craft and creativity. As always, all supplies will be provided. This is a free and family friendly event. (more info) Raw Bar and Stouts, Central City Taphouse - Bear Hug, Harry MaGill's Spiced stout Pomegranate Oarsman, 5 p.m. (more info) Jan. 18 Firkin Fest, meet the brewer, Bell's Eccentric Cafe. Enjoy beer out of a firkin and chat with the brewer who made it! A rare opportunity. (more info)  

Chocolate bread is the perfect winter treat, and adding cherries only makes it better. Ingredients  1/2 cup dried cherries 1 bottle (12 oz.) Bell’s Christmas Ale 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 TBS baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 4 TBS melted butter In the kitchen  Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. In a bowl, soak the cherries in the Bell’s Christmas Ale for 20 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar. Add the beer and cherry mixture to the flour mixture and mix until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips and 3 TBS of the melted butter (reserve 1 TBS). In a well-greased loaf pan, spread the dough to fit the pan. Brush the remaining 1 TBS of melted butter over the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit or until the crust is golden brown and crisp. Remove from the pan immediately and allow it to cool about 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy with a pint of Christmas Ale!