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Homebrew Competition Winners Announced
As part of our 25th anniversary celebration in September, we gave away free wort to homebrewers as the basis for our first ever homebrewing competition. Homebrewers from near and far took the same base wort and put their own personal spin on it to create a unique beer. We judged approximately 90 entries and from those, chose 12 finalists. The winner of the competition will get to brew their recipe with one of our brewers at our pub brewhouse in downtown Kalamazoo.
There were eight honorable mentions (in no particular order):
The Culmination
Hoppy Holiday Ale
Last in Line Double IPA
Poor Pete's Poison
New Moon IPA
Pure Michigan #30
Brown Dog
Chocolate Cherry Cordial
And the winners are...
4th Place: Ginger Bells
3rd Place: Raspberry Punch
2nd Place: Black Hops: A Covert Exbeeriment
1st Place: Oscar's Folly
Thanks to everyone who participated in the competition. It was truly incredible to taste so many different beers that all began with the same wort. We look forward to doing this again next year!
All Stouts' Day Returns to the Eccentric Cafe
On Sunday, November 7th, 2010, Bell's Brewery will be devoting all of the taps at the Eccentric Café to a wide variety of our stouts for the entire day. The draft list will include:
- Kalamazoo Stout
- Cherry Stout
- Special Double Cream Stout
- Expedition Stout
- Java Stout
- Milk Stout
- Oatmeal Stout
- Rye Stout
- Smoked Stout
- Harry Magill's Spiced Stout
- Trumpeter's Stout
In addition, there will be a firkin of something fun, as well as several food specials paired specifically to the event. We will also be taking the opportunity to announce the finalists & winner of the Bell's 25th Anniversary Homebrew Competition at 3pm.
Doors open at noon. We look forward to seeing you there.
Bell's Owner Announces Expansion
While celebrating 25 years in business, Larry Bell, owner of Bell's Brewery, announced a $52 million investment over the next five years.
Approximately $17 million will be invested in 2011 to expand the Comstock Township plant, adding 24 new 400-barrel fermenters, a 200-barrel brewhouse, a new employee care area and provide space and equipment for some new specialty fermentations, Bell announced Friday.
An additonal $35 million will be spent through 2016 to further develop the Comstock Township facility.
This investment hopes to accommodate Bell's Brewery's trend of twenty percent growth annually. This could mean greater revenue, additional supplier and vendor growth and new jobs.
"In this business, if you're not growing, you're dying," said Bell.
Bell began brewing beer as a lone entrepreneur 25 years ago in a 15-gallon soup kettle.
This year, over 150,000 barrels of Bell's brands will be sold, a 20 percent increase over last year.
Bell's also remains one of the few craft breweries to remain under original ownership.
"The best thing about the beer industry is the people in it," reflected Bell, "To everyone who has touched the brewery - thanks for 25 years and here's to 25 more."
While celebrating 25 years in business, Larry Bell, owner of Bell's Brewery, announced a $52 million investment over the next five years.
Approximately $17 million will be invested in 2011 to expand the Comstock Township plant, adding 24 new 400-barrel fermenters, a 200-barrel brewhouse, a new employee care area and provide space and equipment for some new specialty fermentations, Bell announced Friday.
An additonal $35 million will be spent through 2016 to further develop the Comstock Township facility.
This investment hopes to accommodate Bell's Brewery's trend of twenty percent growth annually. This could mean greater revenue, additional supplier and vendor growth and new jobs.
"In this business, if you're not growing, you're dying," said Bell.
Bell began brewing beer as a lone entrepreneur 25 years ago in a 15-gallon soup kettle.
This year, over 150,000 barrels of Bell's brands will be sold, a 20 percent increase over last year.
Bell's also remains one of the few craft breweries to remain under original ownership.
"The best thing about the beer industry is the people in it," reflected Bell, "To everyone who has touched the brewery - thanks for 25 years and here's to 25 more."
