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17 stouts, special menu on tap for All Stouts Day 2012
KALAMAZOO – On Sunday (Nov. 4), our taps will go dark once again for the 4th Annual All Stouts Day at the Eccentric Café.
Seventeen different stouts will be on tap, a variety of special menu items will be available and at 3 p.m., we will announce the winner of our 3rd Annual Homebrew Competition.
Also, just in case the list below feels a little overwhelming, samplers are an option as well (six 5-ounce beers of your choice).
ON TAP:
- Kalamazoo Stout
- Special Double Cream Stout
- Java Stout
- Expedition Stout
- Oatmeal Stout
- Rye Stout
- Milk Stout
- Trumpeter’s Stout
- Harry Magill's Spiced Stout
- Smoked Stout
- Dagger Stout
- Sweet Potato Stout
- Black Note
- Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cherry Stout
- Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000
- Bourbon Barrel-Aged Kalamazoo Stout on nitrogen
- Bourbon Barrel-Aged Kalamazoo Stout firkin
ON THE MENU:
- All stout stew (made with every one of our stouts)
- Seafood stew
- Shrimp cocktail
- Vegetarian meatloaf with mashed potatoes and Trumpeter’s Stout gravy
- Pot roast with mashed potatoes
- Brisket sliders with a Cherry Stout reduction
- Special Double Cream Stout beer marinated tempeh burger (vegetarian)
- Beer cheese soup made with Milk Stout (vegetarian)
- Jambalaya
- Appetizers from our regular menu
Bell's beer event roundup: All Stouts Day, Iceman Cometh, tap takeover in Fargo and more
Below is a look at our events this week in Indiana, Michigan, Florida, North Dakota, North Carolina and Illinois.
Indiana
Nov. 1
Goshen Art Tour & Bell's Tasting: Springer Design in Goshen from 5-9 p.m.
This One Goes to 11 Tapping: Constant Spring in Goshen at 4 p.m.
Nov. 5
Hail to Kale Dinner: JK O'Donnell's in Fort Wayne at 6:30 p.m. Check out the menu here.
Michigan
Oct. 29
Bell's Beer Dinner: One Eyed Betty's in Ferndale at 7 p.m. Take a look at the menu.
Oct. 30
Split Personality: The Clarkston Union & Union Woodshop in Clarkston – dark beer downstairs and light beers upstairs.
Nov. 1
Happy Hour Tasting: Salut Fine Wine & Spirits in Kalamazoo from 4-6 p.m. – new and seasonal brews, free swag
Tap Night: Logan's Alley in Grand Rapids at 5 p.m. - Black Note, Cherry Stout, Expedition Stout, Special Double Cream Stout, The Oracle DIPA and This one goes to 11 Ale.
Nov. 3
23rd Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge: Get more details here.
2012 Sunset on the Season Party (official Iceman post race party): State Street Grill in Traverse City at 9 p.m. - Amber, Kalamazoo Stout, Two Hearted, Best Brown, Winter White, Hell Hath No Fury, Christmas Ale, Oarsman, Black Note, Sparkling Ale, Debs' Red, Golden Rye, Oracle, Midwestern Pale Ale and Roundhouse IRA will be on tap
Nov. 4
All Stouts Day: 16 different stouts on tap beginning at noon in Kalamazoo at the Eccentric Cafe.
Florida
Nov. 1
ABC Liquor Tasting: Tampa from 6-8 p.m. - Amber, Oberon and Two Hearted
North Dakota
Nov. 1
Bell's "Inundated:" JL Beers-Downtown Fargo at 4 p.m. - 21 different beers - Hopsoulution, Black Note, Christmas Ale, The Oracle, Consecrator Doppelbock, Chery Stout 2011, Sparkling Ale, Raspberry Ale, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, Double Cream Stout, Expedition Stout, Third Coast Old Ale, Java Stout, Smoked Vienna Lager, Oatmeal Stout, Wedding Ale, Rye Stout, Le Pianiste, Le Contrebassiste, Debs' Red and Hell Hath No Fury
Nov. 2
Keep the Pint Night: The Moat in Oviedo from 8-10 p.m. - Oberon and Two Hearted on draft. Purchase a pint and receive a Bell's glass to take home.
North Carolina
Nov. 3
Bell's Tasting: Eastfield Bar & Grill in Charlotte - Best Brown, Winter White, Two Hearted, Porter, Smoked Vienna Lager, Midwestern Pale Ale, Amber and Java Stout. An additional tasting from 3-4 p.m. will also feature Special Double Cream Stout, Hell Hath No Fury and Oarsman.
Illinois
Nov. 5
Beer Dinner: Old Town Social in Chicago at 7 p.m. - four courses paired with Kalamazoo Stout, Sparkling Ale, The Oracle and Third Coast Beer. Call 312-266-2277 or go here for more information or to make reservations.
Looking ahead
Join us for multiple beer dinners, some jazz, a dark glass night and more. Take a look at our full calendar.
Bell's beer event roundup: Detroit Beer Week, Hell Hath No Fury, a split personality and more
Below is a look at our events in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Georgia, Florida and Minnesota.
Ohio
Oct. 23
Cleveland Beer Week - Tap feature: City Tap in Cleveland at 5 p.m. – Black Note, Golden Rye, Two Hearted, Oarsman and more
Oct. 27
Cleveland Beer Week - Brewzilla: Galleria at Erieview in Cleveland from 6-10 p.m. - Amber Ale, Expedition Stout, Hell Hath No Fury … Ale, Midwestern Pale Ale and This one goes to 11 Ale. For more information, go here.
Michigan
Oct. 23
Detroit Beer Week Kick-off: Slows Bar BQ in Detroit from 4-7 p.m. – This one goes to 11, Oracle, our Jazz Series, Two Hearted, Oberon, Hopsoulution and Rye Stout
Oct. 24
Detroit Beer Week - Multi-Tap Event: Green Dot Stables in Detroit at 5 p.m. - This one goes to 11 Ale, Hopsoulution, 2011 Cherry Stout and Golden Rye
Oct. 25
Detroit Beer Week - Multi-Tap Event: Mercury Burger & Bar in Detroit at 5 p.m. - This one goes to 11 Ale, Debs' Red, Hell Hath No Fury ... Ale, Black Note, Third Coast Old Ale, Best Brown, Sparkling Ale, Oberon, Oarsman, Octoberfest and Kal-Haven Ale
Trick or treat - Halloween Beer Dinner: Cravings Bistro & Pub in Benton Harbor at 6 p.m. The menu for this five course meal features rack of lamb, Smoked Vienna Lager, Best Brown crème brulee, Kalamazoo Stout and more. Reservations are required. For more information, go here.
Oct. 26
Detroit Beer Week - Palate Preparation Party: Forans Grand Trunk Pub in Detroit at 3 p.m. – 13 beers on tap including This one goes to 11, Hopsoulution, Black Note and more
Oct. 26-27
4th Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival: 2-day event at Eastern Market – we’re bringing Black Note, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Cherry Stout, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Batch 9,000, Kal-Haven Ale, OctoberFest, Oberon, Cherry Stout (2011), Best Brown Ale, Two Hearted Ale, MBG 15th Anniversary Ale, This one goes to 11, Debs' Red, Special Double Cream Stout, Le Batteur, Le Pianiste, Le Contrebassiste, Oatmeal Stout, Hopsoulution Ale, The Oracle DIPA and Sparkling Ale
Oct. 28
Beer + Tequila Beer Dinner: Casa Bolero in Kalamazoo at 6 p.m. – Six course meal featuring three different beers and three different tequilas. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Take a look at the menu here. (See photo as well.)
Oct. 30
Split Personality: The Clarkston Union & Union Woodshop in Clarkston starting at 5:30 p.m. – Light beers upstairs and dark beers downstairs
Indiana
Oct. 25
Tasting: City Wide Liquors in South Bend from 5-8 p.m.
Hell Hath No Fury Tapping: Max's Place in Bloomington at 6 p.m.
Georgia
Oct. 25
Atlanta Beer Week - Epic Beer & Cheese Tasting: The Porter Beer Bar at 6 p.m. – 14 different beers and cheeses. No reservations required. Other participating breweries include Terrapin, Heavy Seas, Left Hand and more.
Atlanta Beer Week - Sweet Grass Dairy Beer & Cheese Tasting: Whole Foods - Three Bell's beers paired with local cheeses. Also featuring Stone Brewing Co.
Oct. 27
Atlanta Beer Week - Rare Beer & Specialty Cheese Pairing: Brick Store Pub - Roundhouse IRA, Le Batteur and Wedding Ale paired with a specialty cheese menu
Florida
Oct. 26
Bell's Tasting: Grapevine Fine Wine & Spirits in Lakeland from 5-7 p.m. – Tasting purchase includes a Bell’s pint glass – Amber, Best Brown, Two Hearted and more
Illinois
Oct. 26
Bell's Beer Dinner: Chestnut Mountain Resort in Galena at 6:30 p.m. – Five course menu includes Porter braised short ribs, scallop and prawn salads paired with Oarsman Ale and more. Take a look at the menu here.
Minnesota
Oct. 26
This one goes to 11 Tapping: Boulder Tap House in St Cloud at 5 p.m.
Looking ahead
Join us for beer dinners in Michigan and Minnesota, a split personality in Clarkston and more. Take a look at our full calendar here.

