As we continue to focus on brewing the best beer we can, we also wanted our logo and all of our packaging to reflect that same commitment to quality. Larry picked the name because he played Oberon, King of the Fairies, in his sixth grade. We take a look at where we’ve been, how far we’ve Additional beers are sold on tap at its brewpub. The original Christmas Ale was designed to be a beer that could be paired with food without overwhelming it. Our 30th Anniversary Ale, an American Imperial Stout was also released to commemorate the occasion. I’ve heard a whisper of a 20 acre hop plot that one brewer is putting in and another group investing in the equipment to process. Genealogy for Larry Gene Brewer (1944 - 1944) family tree on Geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Bell's celebrates its first Eccentric Day: originally a Bell's employee holiday, this annual party has grown over the years. Now shipping more than 500 barrels annually, Rave Associates, based in Ann Arbor, becomes our first wholesaler to further establish Bell's across the state of Michigan. Founded in 1983 by Larry Bell, Bell's Brewery started as a home brewing supply shop and became a commercial brewery by 1985. The majority of Bell’s production occurs at its brewhouse … After 7 years of being ranked #2, American Homebrewers Association members vote Two Hearted Ale as the #1 Beer in America! Our ears perked up a few months ago at a posting on LTHForum about Bells … We made it Official in 2019 with the release of our Hazy IPA. In the season finale of The Shifty, we talk with Bell’s Brewery Founder and President Larry Bell about things such as the changing culture of craft beer, the artwork displayed in the Eccentric Café and a little Harry Potter. A division of Bell's, it is an entirely separate brewery, offering a completely different line of beers available across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Great Lakes Amber Ale (now known as Amber Ale). Larry Bell’s passion for craft brewing not only changed the face of beer in the US, but also inspired many to follow in his footsteps. The timeframe and size of Skills Week has ebbed and flowed over the years, but it has always been about our employees. John Holl Mar 30, 2018 - 10 min read As one of the pioneers of the craft-beer industry, Larry Bell has seen it all. Join us tonight for an At-Home Tasting with them and their Two Hearted and Light Hearted Ales! On Tuesday, 1/19/10 you have the chance to meet Larry Bell. A few decades ago, Larry Bell would show up at parties with bottles of beer he brewed in his basement.Some people were leery of this self-described stoner’s early editions of bootleg booze. [24][25][26] In August 2008, Bell's was able to return its primary brands to the area, after Union Beverage's parent company quit the Illinois market. They discuss brewery succession plans, baseball, what it means to be independent, and the original Two Hearted Ale. [27], This article is about Bell's brewery. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Bell’s appointment is not subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. There were a few changes that needed to be made to reflect where we are today, but still honored our heritage. Christmas Ale: the basic inspiration was to create a sessionable holiday beer which would stand apart from the array of spiced, high ABV winter warmers typically introduced during the holidays. Larry has helped pioneer the craft beer movement. Larry Bell is President/Founder at Bell's Brewery Inc. See Larry Bell's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. You invite breweries from all over the world to your hometown for a beer festival like no other. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Betty Bell Brewer (Saint Clair, Missouri), who passed away on October 14, 2020, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Laura was 2 at the time. COMSTOCK, Mich. – Another new Bell’s beer will make its way to a larger audience soon. March 28, 2011. The original footprint is just over 35,000 square feet. Bell's brews its Porter, Kalamazoo Stout, Lager of the Lakes, Light Hearted Ale, Amber Ale, Two Hearted Ale, Hopsoulution Ale, and Official year-round. By 1985, Bell would sell his first beer. There were a few changes that needed to be made to reflect where we are today, but still honored our heritage. Intended to showcase your alter-ego, or the side of you that wouldn't show up at the office, it is a day of food, beers and music. This was one of the first bottled Bell's beers to make the transition to cans only. Learn more. [10], In late 2012, the Bell family repurchased all stock held by outside investors, returning the company to full family ownership. More: Larry Bell has no plans to hire Bell’s Brewery CEO after daughter departs ——— ©2020 MLive.com, Walker, Mich. Construction is completed on a brand new Bottling Hall, warehouse space, additional fermentation space, employee care areas and Logistics Center. [MORE TWO HEARTED]. On the eve of the 2012 Craft Brewers Conference (CBC), Bell’s Brewery President, Larry Bell, has managed to once again make the news. Bell's iconic tap handles. Our Comstock Brewery expands for the first time, but not the last. Bell's Brewery, Inc.[3] is a family-owned[4] craft brewing company with operations in Comstock and Kalamazoo, Michigan. An Anton Paar for measuring alcohol, density and estimating calories is installed in the Bell's Quality Lab. Released in order of Holst's piece, Mars to Neptune beginning in August 2014 and ending in July 2015. Bell's beer is distributed in forty-two states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. [11], The company opened Upper Hand Brewery in the Upper Peninsula city of Escanaba in 2014. Larry Bell, the founder of Bell's Brewery sits down for a conversation on history, the current state of the industry, and the future of his company. Beer production reaches 135 barrels (1 barrel = 31 gallons): originally self-distributed, Larry and a staff of 9 bottle and deliver everything for the next four years. The first of our 800 barrel fermenters is installed. Kalamazoo, MI 49007(269) 382-2332, © Bell's Brewery, Inc.Site Map | Terms of Use, West Michigan's Best and Brightest 2015-2018, Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation 2015-2018. Now known as Oberon Ale, this summer beer starts a revolution all on its own. The timeframe and size of Skills Week has ebbed and flowed over the years, but it has always been about our employees. April 2010. Fun fact: this beer shares a name with. Originally released in 22 oz. That recipe used barley from the Bell's Farm (no longer affiliated with the brewery) in Shepherd, Michigan. Two Hearted Ale (an India Pale Ale named for the Two Hearted River in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan) has been ranked by the American Homebrewers Association as one of the best beers in the United States, in its magazine Zymurgy. Comstock, MI 49053(269) 382-2338, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. Alan May 13, 2008 at 5:58 am # Thin edge of the wedge I’d say, Stan. A full-service restaurant and full-sized kitchen now also occupies space once used to brew and package beer. How do you celebrate 30 years of Inspired Brewing? Best Brown Ale has had many labels - from plain text, to the label pictured here to a series of owl paintings. Larry Bell has no plans to hire Bell's Brewery CEO after daughter departs ... Bell's Brewery produces more beer sold in Michigan than any other Michigan brewer. As of 2020, the states without Bell's beer distribution are Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, Virginia (following an early 2019 legal dispute where Bell's pulled out of the state due to a dispute over distribution rights)[22] and Washington.[23]. [16] They rated it #2 from 2010 to 2016, and #1 from 2017 to 2019. Larry Bell was at the forefront of this movement—the craft brewery he founded on a Kalamazoo, Mich. stovetop, Bell’s Brewery, is the oldest east of Boulder. Larry Bell wins Brewers Association Recognition award. Bells produces eight year-round packaged beers, and numerous seasonal and limited-production beers. Some people were leery of this self-described stoner’s early editions of bootleg booze. Bell's Brewery is named Voted one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the U.S.! Several other beers are sold seasonally: Oberon Ale from late March through September (year-round in Florida, Arizona, and Puerto Rico), Best Brown Ale in September and October, Christmas Ale in November and December, and Bright White Ale (formerly Winter White Ale) from November through January. The original Christmas Ale was designed to be a beer that could be paired with food without overwhelming it. #beernow20 Larry Bell shares the story of Expedition Stout, and what it means to have it mark the brewery's 35th Anniversary. Oarsman Ale grew out of a desire to explore the tradition of session beers, trading intensity for finesse while still creating a flavorful experience. We still brew on this system to this day. Our 30th Anniversary Ale, an American. Image courtesy Bell's Brewery. Brewed without any spices: all of the dry, toasted notes and subtle toffee flavors come from the 100% Michigan-grown, custom malted barley, In 2017, the recipe was tweaked to be more malt-forward and fuller bodied as a Scotch Ale. The likelihood that anyone would confuse that with a bottle of Bell’s Two Hearted Ale or that it would dilute Bell’s trademark is a stretch that only a trademark attorney on retainer would be willing to suggest. It was part of our seasonal lineup (spring release) from 2013 through 2017. This episode features a conversation with Larry Bell – Founder and President of Bell’s Brewery. We gather to discuss where we've been, where we are going next and get to know one another better. Big buzz behind limited edition beer", "Bell's Brewery to Cease Beer Shipments to Virginia", "Bye-Bye Bell's — How Illinois beer distribution laws, fiercely protected by a powerful industry, drove away one of Chicago's favorite small brewers", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bell%27s_Brewery&oldid=1005020754, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 5 February 2021, at 15:41. Bell's brews acclaimed beers such as Hopslam Ale, Oberon Ale, and Two Hearted Ale. Begun as a homebrewing store in 1983, and producing beer since 1985, it is the oldest existing craft brewery in Michigan. Based in Kalamazoo, and 100% family owned and independent, Bell’s is now the seventh largest craft brewer in the United States. 2011. It has been released as a specialty once since then. [8], In 2003, Bell's opened an additional brewing facility in nearby Comstock, Michigan. Equipment is moved in and the first beer is brewed. More than 4,000 people attended and more than 200 beers were poured, many had never been tapped before in Michigan. [7] In September 1985, the company began to sell its own beer, brewed in a 15-US-gallon (57 L) soup kettle and fermented in open fermenters covered with plastic wrap. The first time we brewed a beer specifically for a new market, it was only available during our launch in the Lone Star State. Bell’s became the first Michigan brewery to open an onsite pub, the Eccentric Café, at 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave. Learn more about Larry's Latest Sour Ale. The Oracle was developed from a one-off batch brewed for the Craft Brewers Conference that was called “Big Head San Diego Style Ale.” The name and label refer to The Pythia, the title given to a priestess who serves as the Oracle of Delphi from Greek history & myth. Margie Bell Brewer, 82 of Paragould, died Tuesday at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. That label featured a painting of the barn and silo on the farm by a local, Kalamazoo artist. Larry Bell, president of Bell's Brewery Inc., is a tough man to get a hold of. This expansion includes a brand-new American made 200-barrel brewhouse, fourteen 400 barrel dry hop fermenters for Two Hearted, as well as grain storage and geothermal field installations. Workshops, guest speakers, a company picnic and celebrating milestones are all a part of this annual company event. The first time we brewed a beer specifically for a new market, it was only available during our launch in the Lone Star State. [9] A larger production facility in Comstock opened in 2012, increasing the company's brewing capacity from 180,000 barrels to 500,000 barrels per year. Bell’s has since grown to sell more than 318,000 barrels in 2014, according to the Boulder, Colo.-based Brewers Association, and is now the seventh-largest craft brewer and 12th-largest overall brewer in the U.S. 3", "2017 Best Beers in America Results - American Homebrewers Association", "Bell's Two Hearted Ale named best beer in America — again", "Beer: Retailers are slammed over Hopslam Ale", "Hopslam or Hypeslam? Construction will continue, in stages from here on out. Northern Brewer was selling Three Hearted Ale as a Bell’s clone. The company produced 135 barrels in its first year. bottles, the name was changed in 1997 because of trademark concerns with a Mexican brewery. The 150 square-foot kitchen that served the Café’s guests for more than 20 years, makes way for an expanded, brand new bar and additional draught options. I call BS. Twelve additional 800 barrel fermenters are installed, yeast propagation system receives upgrades, two pilot brew systems and a specialty packaging line are also added. Everything you love about Two Hearted , but doubled. Construction begins in Escanaba, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, on our sister brewery. Bell’s story stretches back to 1983, when Larry opened a homebrew supply store in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Frank Bleyer's Place Bill Ellis, Frank Bleyer Reid Martin David Lee, Mike Crews, Warren Wilkerson, Dick Condrey Andy Gainer, Bob Jones, Reid Martin Larry’s Latest Sour Ale (5% ABV) will be packaged in 16 oz. The most recent version features a Great Horned Owl. Larry Bell Founder of Bell’s Brewery and Upper Hand Brewery - Episode 7 Podcast Beer Podcast by The Craft Beer Podcast published on 2016-07-07T14:18:12Z. Larry and his brewery have come a long way since the early days of brewing in a 15-gallon soup kettle. Golden Rye Ale (now known as Smitten) was one of Larry Bell's earliest recipes. [8] The company legally changed its name in 2006 to Bell's Brewery, Inc., reflecting the name by which it was popularly known. Dec 4, 2007 6:33PM. Specialty stouts such as Expedition Stout and Special Double Cream Stout, are released in autumn. Get up and close with these flamingos (no tarp needed). That new look officially launched in the fall of 2016. The original. Our Comstock Brewery receives an additional way to package Bell's beer. Larry Bell the founder and namesake of Bell's Brewery sits down with senior editor John Holl. Christmas Ale: the basic inspiration was to create a sessionable holiday beer which would stand apart from the array of spiced, high ABV winter warmers typically introduced during the holidays. Referring to the coastline created by the Great Lakes, Third Coast Beer was created before the craft beer market really took hold in the United States: people were afraid of beer called “ale.” Even though it is technically a Pale Ale, it was named “beer” to be more approachable. Larry picked the name because he played Oberon, King of the Fairies, in his sixth grade production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." (MORE: 9 Weird Brewery Names and the Stories Behind Them) Growing up, Laura did odd jobs around the brewery and worked in the Eccentric Cafe’s kitchen during high school. This a specialty American IPA was brewed for release in Texas to celebrate the addition of our 31st state. First full-time microbiologist hired as part of the Bell's quality team. Updates included a state-of-the-art music venue, expanded restrooms, additional seating options, a transformed Beer Garden, a new patio and a new main entry way. Originally released in 22 oz. The Eccentric Café reopens after a $3 million renovation. Betty Bell Brewer Obituary. There is a nice white have with a decent amount of lacing, it sticks to the side of the glass well. Despite common misconceptions, it is not a Berliner Weiss, nor was it wild fermented. Larry's Latest Sour brewed by Bell's Brewery - Eccentric Café & General Store, with an ABV of 5.00% This American Wild Ale pours Ina pint beer glass from a 12oz bottle a nice deep golden amber color. Referring to the coastline created by the Great Lakes, Third Coast Beer was created before the craft beer market really took hold in the United States: people were afraid of beer called “ale.” Even though it is technically a Pale Ale, it was named “beer” to be more approachable. Construction on Bell's Comstock Brewery is completed. Twelve additional 800 barrel fermenters are installed. After attending Kalamazoo College, Larry begins working at the original Sarkozy Bakery where he gains an interest in yeast and fermentation. Other construction projects are completed including yeast propagation system upgrades, two pilot brew systems and a specialty packaging line installation. The Two Hearted we know and love today debuted in 1997 as a winter seasonal. Beer, at its most basic, is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from water and cereal grains, but there are numerous variations on this theme and countless permutations of each varia ... Stores and prices for 'Bell's Brewery Larry's Latest Sour ... ' | tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in GA, USA. 7 Responses to Larry Bell: Brewer and (now) farmer. Interview: Larry Bell, Bell's Brewery By Karl Klockars in Miscellaneous on . I mention time and time again what a great opportunity it is to meet a brewer and understand beer from their prospective. One of the earliest Bell's beers, Pale Ale was renamed Midwestern Pale Ale in 2012. bottles, the name was changed in 1997 because of trademark concerns with a Mexican brewery. In 1998, Bell's changed the name of its flagship summer beer from Solsun to Oberon as a result of legal action by Mexican brewing company Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, makers of a beer with a similar name: El Sol ("The Sun"). More than 4,000 people attended and more than 200 beers were poured, many had never been tapped before in Michigan. TCB went to Larry's Library in 2017. This a specialty American IPA was brewed for release in Texas to celebrate the addition of our 31st state. The first version of Two Hearted debuted in the late 1980s as a Pale Ale brewed with English malt and Wisconsin grown hops (the two “hearts”). A long way from the original soup kettle, a larger brew system is installed. [5] As of 2019, it is the largest independently owned brewery in the state, and the 7th largest craft brewery in the United States. MORE OBERON. Larry Bell incorporated The Kalamazoo Brewing Company, Inc., in 1983 as a homebrewing supply shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 2003, it became a year round offering and surpassed, The first version of Two Hearted debuted in the late 1980s as a Pale Ale brewed with English malt and Wisconsin grown hops (the two “hearts”). In 1993 the company opened an adjacent brewpub, the Eccentric Café. Initially sold only in the U.P., it began limited distribution in the Lower Peninsula in 2020.[14]. As we continue to focus on brewing the best beer we can, we also wanted our logo and all of our packaging to reflect that same commitment to quality. 8938 Krum Ave. Congrats to Bell's Brewery on their 35th Anniversary! The Two Hearted we know and love today debuted in 1997 as a winter seasonal. Bell's Kalamazoo location continues to be a home to innovation. Updates included a state-of-the-art music venue, expanded restrooms, additional seating options, a transformed Beer Garden, a new patio and a new main entry way. Now known as Oberon Ale, this summer beer starts a revolution all on its own. In 1998, Bell's changed the name of its flagship summer beer from Solsun to Oberon as a result of legal action by Mexican brewing company Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Moctezuma, makers of a beer with a similar name: El Sol ("The Sun"). This was one of the first bottled Bell's beers to make the transition to cans only. [17][18] Hopslam, a double IPA, is very popular among craft beer drinkers and sparks a backlog of demand at its yearly seasonal release; it has also placed within the Top 10.[19][20][21]. Soon after, Larry starts brewing his own beer and sees an opportunity. Bell’s Brewery founder Larry Bell and I have some personal history in common. A ground breaking beer when it was released, Oarsman was removed from our year-round lineup in 2019 and is currently not being brewed. It operates a brewpub and a store selling merchandise and homebrewing supplies at its Kalamazoo location. Porter: Our award-winning Porter bridges the gap between malty brown ales and heavily roasted stouts. Larry Bell said his bout with cancer four years ago made him think more about the future of the company and his children’s role in it. The original label set was a series of 24 different labels that traced a map of all 3,288 miles of the Michigan coastline, touching four of the five Great Lakes. [12][13] This brewery produces UPA (American pale ale), Upper Hand Light (lager), Yooper Ale (pale ale), Escanaba Black Beer (black ale), Upper Hand IPA (India pale ale), and a variety of seasonal and specialty brews. [15] Many limited-production beers can only be found in their general store in Kalamazoo. 7 miles from Bell's original location, Comstock will become the future home of Bell's main brewery. It was originally part of a series of rye beers released in 2010. Despite common misconceptions, it is not a Berliner Weiss, nor. You invite breweries from all over the world to your hometown for a beer festival like no other. Podcast Episode 16: Bell's Brewery Founder Larry Bell Joins John Holl. A few decades ago, Larry Bell would show up at parties with bottles of beer he brewed in his basement. Construction continues in Comstock: The Cube AKA our waste water treatment facility comes online; our Quality Lab adds ICP for measuring water quality and PCR for the analysis of beer DNA. Notes of chocolate, coffee and roasted barley are offset with just a slight hop bitterness. In 2003, it became a year round offering and surpassed Oberon as Bell’s best-seller in 2013. Workshops, guest speakers, a company picnic and celebrating milestones. Sixteen 400 barrel dry hop fermenters added to Cellar A. Bell's was temporarily pulled from the Illinois market in October 2006 when Union Beverage, its distributor to Chicago, tried to sell its distribution rights to a competitor which Larry Bell did not trust to adequately represent the brewer's full product line. In 2007 the company re-entered the market through new distributors by creating two new beer brands: Kalamazoo Royal Amber Ale and Kalamazoo Hopsoulution. Consecrator Doppelbock is released once a year. How do you celebrate 30 years of Inspired Brewing? [6] The company owns Upper Hand Brewery, a separately operated division in Escanaba, Michigan. Fun fact: this beer shares a name with a song by the band Asleep at the Wheel who have performed at our Eccentric Cafe twice. We gather to discuss where we've been, where we are going next and get to know one another better. Brewing capacity increases again with the installation of a 2-barrel brew system. The acclaimed beer and whiskey writer, visited what was then known solely as the Kalamazoo Brewing Company. Celebrities Larry Bell Net Worth Larry Bell Net Worth 2021, Age, Height, Relationships, Married, Dating, Family, Wiki Biography Margie was a member of the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ and an Interior Decorator. This space has come a long way from where it started. Bell's first publication in the American Society of Brewing Chemists (ASBC). The Kalamazoo Gazette reports Bell's Brewery Inc. won't participate in this weekend's 16th Annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival in Ypsilanti after the brewer's founder and president Larry Bell learned about the Protect Michigan Craft Beer Political Action Committee's plans. Oarsman Ale grew out of a desire to explore the tradition of session beers, trading intensity for finesse while still creating a flavorful experience. Larry opens his homebrew supply store, a precursor to the brewery, on Burdick St. in downtown Kalamazoo, under the name Kalamazoo Brewing Supply Co. Brewing with a 15-gallon soup pot, Larry Bell sold his first commercial beer on this date in 1985. Inspired by Gustav Holst's seven-movement orchestral suite, "The Planets." 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