Brewery News

Photos from Bell's Prom: The Wizard of boOZe 5/1/2017 Thank you to everyone who came out this weekend to the Eccentric Café for our annual prom. This year's theme was the Wizard of boOZe. There were some good witches, some wicked witches, Dorthys and tin men.   /news/photos-bells-prom-wizard-booze

Add some Oberon sun with these phone, tablet and computer wallpapers /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/BellsOberonWallpaper_Computer_1920X1080.jpg?itok=3bJYs80M 4/26/2017 Bring your love for Oberon everywhere with these new wallpapers for your phone, tablet and computer. The pool design is based off of our 2017 mini keg design, which should be available around Memorial Day weekend. Let’s Soak up the Sun! Computer iPad Tablet Phone /news/add-some-oberon-love-these-phone-tablet-and-computer-wallpapers

B1 Beer: Get to know Larry’s Latest Sour Ale /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/LL%20Sour-1.jpg?itok=CjwTB8b- 4/24/2017 This post is part of an occasional series looking at the beers we develop at our original brewery, or B1. Tasting notes: Dry hopped, kettle sour. Bright, citrus-like tartness Continuing our tradition of innovation and experimentation, we’ve released another beer in our Larry’s Latest series.... /news/b1-beer-get-know-larry-s-latest-sour-ale

Third Coast Beer label spotlights Michigan lighthouse /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/third%20coast%20beer-2.jpg?itok=IIBmNRf8 4/19/2017 On the front label of our Third Coast Beer is a lighthouse, and that lighthouse has historical significance in Michigan. Seul Choix Point is located in Gulliver, Michigan. The Upper Peninsula lighthouse is considered one of the most complete on the Great Lakes, according to the Great Lakes... /news/third-coast-beer-label-spotlights-michigan-lighthouse

B1 Beer: Get to know Larry’s Latest Belgian Ale 2017-1 /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Larry%27s%20latest%20belgian-1.jpg?itok=BdEDOK4b 4/13/2017 This post is part of an occasional series looking at the beers we develop at our original brewery, or B1. Tasting notes: Deep gold, fruity and spicy yeast notes. Dry, crisp finish. If you’ve been to the Eccentric Café in recent years, you may have noticed beers called Larry’s Latest. These are... /news/b1-beer-get-know-larry-s-latest-belgian-ale-2017-1

Join us for Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers bus trips /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/IMG_1977.JPG?itok=Cob3rKXu 4/11/2017 Celebrate summer and America’s favorite pastime with this year’s annual baseball bus trips. Each trip leaves the Eccentric Café and includes beer on the bus. Here are the details: CHICAGO CUBS BUS TRIP - sold out Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals July 21, 2017 Leave Bell’s Eccentric Café... /news/join-us-chicago-cubs-and-detroit-tigers-bus-trips

PSA: Be aware of construction near the Eccentric Café this summer /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/pub%20shot_0.jpg?itok=Xho_GpUK 4/10/2017 April 13, 2017: Lane closures will begin April 14 at Michigan Avenue and Harrison Street, just east of the Café (read more) Spring is here and construction is underway out front of the Eccentric Café and in the Beer Garden. The city of Kalamazoo is doing construction work outside of the Café on... /news/construction-update-eccentric-caf

Take 15% off select homebrewing supplies from our General Store in April 4/3/2017 For the month of April, our General Store (both in-store and online) is offering a 15% off discount on some of our homebrewing supplies. This sale covers: All wheat malts and extracts Ingredient kits that have any wheat malts or extracts German and Czech hops Natural flavorings Fruit purees... /news/take-15-select-homebrewing-supplies-our-general-store-april

Oarsman cocktail: The Kalamazoo 85 /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/IMG_2979.JPG?itok=-MKYdHEl 3/29/2017 Kalamazoo 85 This beer cocktail is a play on the French 75, one of our favorite classic cocktails. It' easy to make and really refreshing. We used Jefferson’s Small Batch but any bourbon will work. Ingredients 1 oz Bourbon .5 oz Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur 1/4 oz Fresh Lemon juice 1/4... /news/oarsman-cocktail-kalamazoo-85

Photos: Oberon Day 2017 /sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/news/Oberon%20profile%20picture%20srgb.jpg?itok=SZrD91qa 3/28/2017 Thank you to everyone who celebrated Oberon Day with us this year. Here are some photos from events in Kalamazoo and the Eccentric Café. We will have more Oberon events throughout the week and summer. Find them on our Events page. Learn more about Oberon.                       /news/photos-oberon-day-2017