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Bell’s Hopslam Mini Kegs in 2010

Still working on verifying with Bell’s Brewing, but the talk on BeerAdvocate.com & Beernews.org is that Bell’s Brewing (Kalamazoo, MI) will be releasing Hopslam in the “Oberon Style” mini keg’s this year. Bell’s just completed a 5+ million dollar Continue Reading →

COMING SOON: Bell’s Batch 10,000

Coming soon from Bell’s Brewing is Batch 10,000.  Details about this batch have yet to be released.  One thing has been revealed, that Bell’s will discontinue these Batch series brews after the soon to be released 10,000.

In case you didn’t Continue Reading →

NOW TAPPING: Bell’s Oarsmen

Here’s a rare one.  Bell’s Oarsmen hasn’t been in Atlanta before now.  It was first bottled September of last year.   It’s a berliner weisse with a lot of wheat malt.  According to the brewery, a sour mashing method was Continue Reading →

COMING SOON: Bell’s 25th Anniversary

Got this from my Bell’s Brewing contact.  In celebration of Bell’s 25 year of craft brewing, the brewery will be releasing a beer to commemorate the event.  25th Anniversary will be arriving in September.  The only thing known about this Continue Reading →

Georgia Ale & Lager Sirens Event

Georgia Ale & Lager Sirens (GALS) is a craft beer education & advocacy group for the women of Georgia.  Monthly meetings are held at various locations to taste and learn about craft beer.   Each month there are other activities either Continue Reading →

Bell’s Hopslam Tapping!

Looking for Bell’s Hopslam?  Keep missing the rare kegs that are popping up around Atlanta?  Heres another chance!  Today at Taco Mac Metropolis – the infamous Hopslam.   Taps 6 pm.

Quick Recap –

Bell’s Hopslam is a double IPA or Imperial Continue Reading →

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Bell’s Hopslam Mini Kegs in 2010

Still working on verifying with Bell’s Brewing, but the talk on BeerAdvocate.com & Beernews.org is that Bell’s Brewing (Kalamazoo, MI) will be releasing Hopslam in the “Oberon Style” mini keg’s this year. Bell’s just completed a 5+ million dollar expansion, adding extra tanks & capacity. Hopslam made it’s first debut in Atlanta last winter. I get weekly questions asking when it will return. Looks like this year it will be returning not only on draft and in bottle, but also in mini-kegs.

More info to follow. I have multiple calls and emails into the proper Bell’s authorities.

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

COMING SOON: Bell’s Batch 10,000

Coming soon from Bell’s Brewing is Batch 10,000.  Details about this batch have yet to be released.  One thing has been revealed, that Bell’s will discontinue these Batch series brews after the soon to be released 10,000.

In case you didn’t know, these commemorative batches have been released every 1,000 as a one time brew.  “Batch” refers to number of brews as it were. (1,000th batch of beer, 4,354th batch of beer etc.)   If you look at the back of each bottle of Bell’s beer there is a number.  Swing over the brewery website, and you can input that number and it will tell you when that beer was brewed, and what it is.

These commemorative beers change by style each time they are released.  9,000 was an American strong ale.   8,000 – witbier. 7,000 – imperial stout.  Other years include barleywines, and old ales.  They are fun one time beers that typically get a great response from the drinking community.  Sad to see them go.

More info to come.  Estimated release date – AFTER the September release of 25th Anniversary.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Now Tapping

NOW TAPPING: Bell’s Oarsmen

Here’s a rare one.  Bell’s Oarsmen hasn’t been in Atlanta before now.  It was first bottled September of last year.   It’s a berliner weisse with a lot of wheat malt.  According to the brewery, a sour mashing method was used to give this beer some tart flavor.

Taste Expectations: The wheat shines through in this beer.  It’s tart and becomes a bit more tart as it’s drank.  Some bready flavor.  Very sessionable.

4% ABV

The Marlay House
426 West Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030-24

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

COMING SOON: Bell’s 25th Anniversary

Got this from my Bell’s Brewing contact.  In celebration of Bell’s 25 year of craft brewing, the brewery will be releasing a beer to commemorate the event.  25th Anniversary will be arriving in September.  The only thing known about this beer thus far is that it will be an American strong ale.  Now that might change by the time it arrives.

Details to follow. Put it on your radar.

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Tastings

Georgia Ale & Lager Sirens Event

Georgia Ale & Lager Sirens (GALS) is a craft beer education & advocacy group for the women of Georgia.  Monthly meetings are held at various locations to taste and learn about craft beer.   Each month there are other activities either hosted, volunteered or simply attended by the members of GALS.

On July 24th, GALS is hosting an event at Taco Mac Lindbergh from 2-4 pm.  Bell’s Brewing will be featured, including Oberon, Ambehe ber, Two Hearted Ale, Kalamazoo Stout, and Expedition Stout.  This is a women only event!  In addition to the beer,  Taco Mac’s wings, queso dip with chips & salsa and chicken quesadillas will be available.

This event is sponsored by Tower Beer, Wine, & Spirits and GALS.

Taco Mac Lindbergh City Center – July 24, 2010,  2-4pm
573 Main Street
Atlanta, GA 30324

Reserve your spot –> HERE

Follow GALS on Twitter – @GalSirens

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Now Tapping, Rare Opportunity

NOW TAPPING: Bourbon Aged Bells Hell Hath No Fury

Each day leading up to Brick Store’s Anniversary, a new and special beer will be tapped.  Today making it’s first appearance in Georgia from Bell’s Brewing is bourbon barrel aged Hell Hath No Fury Ale.   Hell is a Belgian strong dark ale.  The regular edition of this beer is usually only available in part of October-November of each year.  Most likely you will see this offering again then.

Taste Expectations – The regular edition of Hell Hath no Fury provides dark fruit flavors, nutmeg spices, and what many describe as a hint of smoke.  Roasted malts also.  The bourbon aged edition expect lots of vanilla notes from the bourbon, with a bit of oak.

7.7% ABV

Taps at Opening today (6/15)  at Brick Store Pub!

Brick Store Pub
125 East Court Square
Decatur, GA 30030-2521
Twitter: @BrickstorePub

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Bell's Brewing, Now Tapping

Bell’s Hopslam Tapping!

Looking for Bell’s Hopslam?  Keep missing the rare kegs that are popping up around Atlanta?  Heres another chance!  Today at Taco Mac Metropolis – the infamous Hopslam.   Taps 6 pm.

Quick Recap –

Bell’s Hopslam is a double IPA or Imperial IPA released seasonally, and is very limited.  Bell’s only produces this beer for a little over a month and half each year.   In many cities, it sells out fast, leaving many people without.  The name pretty much tells you what to expect — a Hopslam.   This beer has an absolutely fantastic hop aroma.  If you love the smell of hops, you are definitely in the right place.  Expect piney and grapefruit hop tones on your palette.  While it has a slight bitter finish, Hopslam really reminds you first and foremost that hops are a flower.  Honey is added to sweeten the finish.

See you at 6 PM!  Another DIPA – Dogfish Head – Burton Baton is tapping also.

by Reid Ramsay