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Bell's beer event roundup: Wedding Ale, Third Coast firkin, WaZoo and more
Here is a look at Bell’s beer events this week in Michigan, Minnesota, Florida, Indiana and Illinois.
Michigan
August 1
Buckets of Bell's - Mixer on the Mall After Party
Finish off the evening by relaxing on the patio at The Wine Loft in Kalamazoo with a bucket of Bell's beer starting at 7 p.m. We’ll be here every Wednesday through August 22.
August 4
Tawas Uncork'd
This 5th annual event will feature food, wine and beer from all over Michigan. We will be pouring Oarsman, Two Hearted, Kalamazoo Stout, Amber and Oberon from noon to 6 p.m.
Miinesota
August 2
Cask Ale Night
Boulder Tap House in St. Cloud will tap a rare firkin of Third Coast Beer at 6 p.m.
Florida
August 4
Wazoo
Named a Top 10 Beer Festival in America by USA Today, WaZoo will feature zoo-wide samplings of more than 250 beers and beverages at Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa. We will be pouring Amber Ale, Kalamazoo Stout, Oberon and Two Hearted Ale. More information about the festival and tickets can be found online.
Indiana
August 4
Brew Haven Craft Beer Festival
We will be pouring Java Stout, Oberon, Two Hearted and Wedding Ale at this premiere craft beer event at Trion Tavern in New Haven. For more information, visit www.triontavern.com.
Illinois
August 4
Wheaton Ale Fest
Sample more than 125 different styles of beer at Memorial Park in Wheaton. We'll be pouring Amber, Oarsman, Oberon and Two Hearted from noon to 4 p.m.
15th Annual Michigan Brewers Guild Summer Beer Festival lineup, pre-festival events
We have plenty of beer lined up for this year’s Michigan Summer Beer Festival including two events leading up to the annual festival in Ypsilanti. Both start at 6 p.m. Here are the details:
July 25: A tap takeover at Fraser’s Pub in Ann Arbor – We will be celebrating two anniversaries – Fraser’s 50th and the Michigan Brewers Guild’s 15th with a firkin of Third Coast Beer, Black Note (7:30 p.m.) Amber, Best Brown, Cherry Stout, Pale Ale, Oberon, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted (firkin and draft) and Wedding Ale.
July 26: Our second tap takeover this week will be at Red Rock Downtown BBQ in Ypsilanti – Wedding Ale (6:30 p.m.), Black Note (7:30 p.m.), a Third Coast Beer Firkin, Oberon, Two Hearted, Amber, Best Brown, Pale Ale, Cherry Stout, Oarsman, Porter and Kalamazoo Stout
As for the festival itself, on July 27 and 28, here is our tap list (special tapping times to come):
- Oberon
- Two Hearted
- Oarsman
- Amber
- Lager of the Lakes
- Best Brown
- Le Batteur Biere de Garde
- Third Coast Beer
- Pale Ale
- Black Note
- Wedding Ale
- Hopsoulution
- Roundhouse
- Michigan Brewers Guild 15th Anniversary Ale
Cheers!
Bell's beer event roundup: Black Note, blues festivals, tap takeovers and more
A look at Bell’s beer events this week in Indiana, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, Kentucky, North Dakota, Ohio and Illinois.
Indiana
July 25
Tap Event
6 Bell's beers will be featured on draft including Black Note, Oberon, Two Hearted and more at Fat Tomato in Elkhart.
Virginia
July 25
Bell's Brewery Night
Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint in Harrisonburg will host a Pint Nite featuring Black Note, Lager Beer, Pale Ale, Oarsman Ale, Oberon, Two Hearted Ale and burgers starting at 5 p.m.
Michigan
July 23-29
Kalamazoo Restaurant Week
Celebrate Kalamazoo Restaurant Week at The Beer Exchange with a three course menu paired with Bell's beers for only $25.
ON THE MENU: First course - Amber Ale paired with fresh gazpacho, goat cheese croutons and vodka; Second course - Two Hearted paired with red wine and horseradish flank steak, bleu cheese mashed potatoes and bacon collards; Third course - Oarsman Ale paired with strawberry gelato in a dark chocolate tart shell with candied sugar.
July 24
Multi-tap Event
SageBrush Cantina in Lake Orion will feature Third Coast Beer, Oberon, Two Hearted Ale, a Two Hearted firkin, Amber, Pale, Lager, Cherry Stout, Special Double Cream Stout, Wedding Ale (6:30 p.m. tapping) and Black Note (8 p.m. tapping).
July 25
Mixer on the Mall After Party
Buckets of Amber Ale, Lager Beer, Oarsman Ale, Oberon, Porter, Third Coast Beer and Two Hearted Ale will be featured again this week at The Wine Loft in downtown Kalamazoo starting at 7 p.m. For more information on this year's Mixer on the Mall season, go here.
Tap Takeover
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Fraser's Pub and 15 years of the Michigan Brewer's Guild. We will tap a firkin of Third Coast Beer at 6 p.m. and Black Note at 7:30 p.m. Also on tap will be Amber Ale, Best Brown Ale, Cherry Stout, Pale Ale, Oberon, Third Coast Beer, Two Hearted Ale (firkin and draft) and Wedding Ale starting at 6 p.m.
Bell's Night on the Big Deck
Oberon and Two Hearted will be flowing at Boone's Long Lake Inn in Traverse City. CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER.
July 26
Tap Takeover
We're celebrating the Summer Beer Festival and the Michigan Brewer's Guild 15th Anniversary a little early at Red Rock BBQ in Ypsilanti with some amazing food and phenomenal beer. We will tap a Third Coast Beer firkin at 6 p.m. and Black Note at 7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on any of our other tasty offerings like Cherry Stout and Porter which pair wonderfully with BBQ. Wedding Ale will also be available at this event.
July 27-28
15th Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival
Here is what we will be tapping in Ypsilanti this year:
- Oberon
- Two Hearted
- Oarsman
- Amber
- Lager of the Lakes
- Best Brown
- Le Batteur Biere de Garde
- Third Coast Beer
- Pale Ale
- Black Note
- Wedding Ale
- Hopsoulution
- Roundhouse
- Michigan Brewers Guild 15th Anniversary Ale
North Carolina
July 24
Bell's Tasting: Peabody's Wine and Beer, Boone
Peabody's Wine and Beer will host a tasting in Boone at 5 p.m. Come out and enjoy the cool mountain air and learn about some Bell's beers including Amber Ale, Kalamazoo Stout, Lager Beer, Pale Ale, Oarsman Ale, Oberon and Two Hearted.
July 26
Two Hearted Cask Tasting
Bell's and The Salty Caper in Mooresville are teaming up for a Two Hearted cask tasting. Bell's glassware will also be available, while supplies last.
Kentucky
July 26
Two Hearted Pint Night
Enjoy a pint of Bell's Two Hearted and keep the logo'd glass at Cock and Bull Public House in Covington starting at 5 p.m.
North Dakota
July 26
Cask Ale Night
We will tap a special cask of Third Coast Beer at The Ho-Do Lounge in Fargo at 5 p.m.
July 27-28
Fargo Blues Festival
We are sponsoring this year's Fargo Blues Festival at Newman Field and pouring Two Hearted, Oberon and Amber Ale. There will also be sample stations as well.
Ohio
July 28
Lock 3 Blues & Brews Festival
Come out and enjoy some blues and brews in downtown Akron and be sure to stop by the Bell's booth. We'll be pouring Amber, Oarsman, Oberon and Two Hearted from noon to 6 p.m.
Illinois
July 26
Hot dog and beer tasting
Sheffield's in Chicago will offer a special menu pairing mini-hot dogs with Bell's beer atarting at 7 p.m. The lineup is below and each costs $12. Sorry, but no mix and match.
Group A: Guacamole Dog - Chipotle Aioli, guacamole, pico de gallo, and queso fresco paired with Third Coast Ale & Banh MI Dog - Sriracha Aioli, Carrots, Cucumbers, and Cilantro paired with Bell's Pale Ale.
Group B: Greek Dog - Tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, and olives paired with Bell's Porter & Chicago Dog - Classic Chicago dog with pickle, celery salt, yellow mustard, sport peppers, neon relish, diced onions, and tomatoes paired with Bell's Amber.
Group C: BBQ Dog - Sheffield's own Texas BBQ sauce, pulled pork, and coleslaw paired with Bell's Lager & German Dog - German Mustard, sauerkraut, and crumbled pretzels paired with Bell's Oberon.
Looking ahead
Check out our full calendar and see what's coming up in August and beyond here.

