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Bell’s Hopslam Nationwide Release Events

Bell’s Hopslam excites beer drinkers in every market.  The brewery has been kind enough to post a smattering of events to look forward to. Wherever your glasses may be waiting.  As always, use  Bell’s Beer Finder to find where the beer Continue Reading →

2012 Hopslam: Draft 1/25, Bottles 2/8

Per Bells– Here is your Hopslam 2012 rundown:

Many of you have asked on a variety of platforms (Facebook, Twitter,Google+ and via email) when Hopslam will be available. Until now, we could only say January, as important packaging and logistic issues were still being Continue Reading →

Your Hopslam Heads Up: January, 2012

Get ready.  One of the worlds highly prized imperial IPAs makes another appearance in January.

Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell’s Hopslam Ale possesses the most complex Continue Reading →

Bell’s Sues Over “Copper Bell” Logo

Bell’s Brewing is seeking a court order preventing Winery Exchange Inc (Novato, CA) to win a trademark over “Copper BELL” beer name.  Bell’s is also seeking a financial settlement.

Bell’s sent a “cease and desist letter” to Winery Exchange over the summer, Continue Reading →

Bell’s Sparking 750’s Hit Eccentric

Bell’s announced to day that Sparkling Ale just hit shelves at the Eccentric Cafe.  Last seen in 12oz bottles and draft more than a year ago.  No word on distribution of this beer again any time soon.   This is the first time this Continue Reading →

Posted in Beer News, Bell's Brewing, Craft Beer Parties

Bell’s Hopslam Nationwide Release Events

Bell’s Hopslam excites beer drinkers in every market.  The brewery has been kind enough to post a smattering of events to look forward to. Wherever your glasses may be waiting.  As always, use  Bell’s Beer Finder to find where the beer will be near you.

Georgia

Feb. 3-6: Aromas Wine and Craft Beer Bar will host 10 Bell’s beers on draught including Hopslam. For more information, go here.

Illinois

Jan. 18: Hopslam tapping at Tribes Alehouse in Mokena at 4 p.m.

Feb. 7: Sheffield’s in Chicago will host a Bell’s multi-tap event starting at 8 p.m. Hopslam, Oracle, firkins and food specials will be featured along with many other beers on draft. For more information, go here.

Indiana

Jan. 12: Hopslam release party at Chatham Tap Downtown in Indianapolis at 5 p.m. Winter White, Oarsman, Porter, Two Hearted and Expedition Stout will also be on tap.

Kentucky

Jan. 28: Nine Bell’s beers will be featured at this multi-tap event including Hopslam at Beer Engine in Danville.

Michigan

Jan. 9: Hopslam tapping at Ashley’s in Ann Arbor at 4:30 p.m. The first official pour will go to the best Hopslam poem or haiku.

Jan. 12: Hopslam firkin tapping at Central City Tap House in Kalamazoo at 5:30 p.m. sharp. Other Bell’s beers will also be featured on draft along with their weekly raw bar.

Feb. 3: Hopslam release party at Plum Market in West Bloomfield at 6:30 p.m. Other Bell’s beers will also be featured along with pizza and beer snacks. This event will also kick-off a month long Bell’s sale. For more information, go here.

Missouri

Jan. 30: Hopslam cask at Flying Saucer in Kansas City at 7 p.m.

Jan. 31 Beer dinner/Hopslam cask at Sycamore Restaurant in Columbia at 6 p.m. (Please note, this event is sold out.)

Feb. 1: Hopslam firkin tapping at Cicero’s in St. Louis (during their Beer School).

Wisconsin

Jan. 13: Hopslam release party at The Rumpus Room in Milwaukee at 10 p.m.

Jan. 25: Hopslam and Black Note tasting at The Malthouse in Madison at 7 p.m.

Jan. 26: Hopslam and Black Note release party at Bodega Brew Pub in La Crosse at 7 p.m.

Jan. 29: This Bell’s beer dinner will feature five courses and five beers including Hopslam at Barker’s Bar & Grill starting at 6 p.m.

Feb. 7: This beer dinner will feature five breweries and five different restaurants in Milwaukee. Bell’s will team up with the restaurant Tess to present a spicy shrimp soup paired with a firkin of Hopslam

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Bell's Brewing, Coming Soon

2012 Hopslam: Draft 1/25, Bottles 2/8

Per Bells– Here is your Hopslam 2012 rundown:

Many of you have asked on a variety of platforms (Facebook, Twitter,Google+ and via email) when Hopslam will be available. Until now, we could only say January, as important packaging and logistic issues were still being finalized.

Today, we have more details for you — actual release dates.

Please know that we have been working very hard for months to ensure this beer gets to as many of you, our fans, as soon as possible.

To make that happen, there were a number of important factors to consider.  One is the dry hopping process, which like Two Hearted Ale, limits how much we can produce at one time.  Another very important factor is the $52 million construction and expansion project that is ongoing here in Michigan.

Because of these and other factors, Hopslam will be available a little later than in the past.

Here are the release dates for Hopslam in 2012.

Hopslam on draft: Jan. 25

Hopslam in bottles: Feb. 8

We appreciate everyone’s continued support and patience as we transition into our new brewhouse and look forward to completing this project in 2012.

For more information on where Hopslam will be available in your area, please consult our Beer Finder and contact the distributor for your county. You can also contact your favorite bar, retailer or restaurant to inquire if and when they will have it as well.

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by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Coming Soon, Seasonal Return

Your Hopslam Heads Up: January, 2012

Get ready.  One of the worlds highly prized imperial IPAs makes another appearance in January.

Starting with six different hop varietals added to the brew kettle & culminating with a massive dry-hop addition of Simcoe hops, Bell’s Hopslam Ale possesses the most complex hopping schedule in the Bell’s repetoire. Selected specifically because of their aromatic qualities, these Pacific Northwest varieties contribute a pungent blend of grapefruit, stone fruit, and floral notes. A generous malt bill and a solid dollop of honey provide just enough body to keep the balance in check, resulting in a remarkably drinkable rendition of the Double India Pale Ale style.

Style: Imperial IPA with honey
Availability: 12oz bottles. Draft. Party Cans
Arrival: January, 2012

10% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Lawsuits

Bell’s Sues Over “Copper Bell” Logo

Bell’s Brewing is seeking a court order preventing Winery Exchange Inc (Novato, CA) to win a trademark over “Copper BELL” beer name.  Bell’s is also seeking a financial settlement.

Bell’s sent a “cease and desist letter” to Winery Exchange over the summer, asking for them to no longer use the “Bells” mark as it’s using creates brand confusion.

According to the suit the use of Bell’s on the cans:

...intended to and is likely to cause confusion, mistake or deception of the trade and public, and to cause the trade and the public to believe that such products are the same as Bell’s products or are authorized,”

The Bell’s logo by the Michigan brewery has been in use since 1985.  [AnnArbor]

Link To Full Suit Details

 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer News, Bell's Brewing, Seasonal Return

Bell’s Eccentric Day: December 9th. Don’t Dress Normal

Bell’s Brewing’s Eccentric Ale release is 4 days away.  It goes on sale at the Eccentric Cafe at 9 am.  You dress “non eccentrically?” No beer for you..  From Bell’s:

Bell’s 13th annual Eccentric Day is one week from today. Here is what you need to know.

– Doors will open at 9 a.m. on Dec. 9.

– Eccentric attire is required
— come as you aren’t. If you are not dressed for the occasion, you will be turned away at the door.

– There is no cover.

– There will be eccentric food.

– DJ Bowser will provide the tunes.

– Both the front and back bar will be open.

35 beers will be on tap plus a firkin of Special Double Cream Stout. Here’s the lineup:

– Two Hearted Ale

– Kalamazoo Stout

– Porter

– Special Double Cream Stout

– Amber Ale

– Java Stout

– Pale Ale

– Cherry Stout

– Winter White Ale

– Expedition Stout

– Christmas Ale

– Rye Stout

– Best Brown Ale

– Oatmeal Stout

– Third Coast Beer

– Smoked Stout

– Third Coast Old Ale

– Harry Magill’s Spiced Stout

– Oarsman Ale

– Sweet Potato Stout

– Bell’s Lager Beer

– Trumpeters Stout

– Hell Hath No Fury … Ale

– Milk Stout

– Sparkling Ale

– Dagger Stout

– The Oracle DIPA

– Black Note Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout

– Hopsoulution

– Eccentric Ale (bottles will also be available for sale at the Bell’s General Store)

– Golden Rye

– Exp Hop 2011-1 (an IPA brewed with experimental hops)

– Rye-ghteous Ale

– Harvest Ale

– Raspberry Ale

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, New Releases

Don’t Over Look Bell’s Amber With The New Label

Bell’s Brewing recently re-labeled their year round Amber Ale.  The brewery recently did a little artwork overhaul on the beer, now a lot different from it’s other brands.

Amber Ale deftly balances a mixture of toasted grain & light caramel notes with a range of floral, citrus and herbal hop notes, capped by a clean bitterness. This balance of flavors makes Amber Ale quite versatile as a food pairing option, not to mention being rather tasty in its own right. Whether serving as a jumping point to other styles or as a familiar standby, Amber Ale is central to the Bell’s portfolio. 

Style: Amber Ale
Availability: 12oz bottles, Draft. Year Round

5.2% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, New Releases

Bell’s Sparking 750’s Hit Eccentric

Bell’s announced to day that Sparkling Ale just hit shelves at the Eccentric Cafe.  Last seen in 12oz bottles and draft more than a year ago.  No word on distribution of this beer again any time soon.   This is the first time this beer has been in large bottle format.

Conceived as an American interpretation of the classic Belgian Triple, Sparkling Ale combines notes of cloves, honey and dried fruits from a blend of two Abbey-style yeast strains with citrusy hops from the Pacific Northwest to offer a heady, fragrant mix. These aromas are enhanced by an effervescent carbonation, while a degree of residual malt sweetness serves to balance the complex array of flavors.

Style: Tripel
Currently Availability (As of 11/23/11) 750ml bombers. Cafe only

9% ABV 

by Reid Ramsay