Bells Brewery (2022)

2021 Expedition is great. That is all.

And yes, my local distributor finally decided to release it from their clutches.

 

I just hate that these releases/parties always seem to be on Sundays. Makes it a tough choice for me.

 

Picked up some Hopslam and the packaginv still touts being 100% family owned

 

I think we can let this go. Actually I don't think the sale closes until sometime later this year after the lawyers and bankers do their thing, so it's still a true statement.

 

That’s a good point I considered that

 

Hopslam is good this year sipping a 16 oz can nose taste and appearance are classic Hopslam

 

Hopslam is good this year! The honey is present and playing well with the hops/malt

 

Chicago area folk: Barrel Aged Expedition is still on the shelf at Beer On The Wall in Park Ridge.

#advocacy

 

Larry had posted on social media when he was visiting the Cafe for the last time as CEO, at the end of December.

As far as the can labels, it takes some time to use up inventory.

 

He may already have the cash in his pocket. I just saw in local Kzoo media that he contributed a million bucks to the Boys and Girls Club of Kalamazoo toward fundraising for a new facility. Good on you, @LarryBell.

 

I want more BA Expedition Stout. Love the woody, oaky, malty, chocolate... roasty flavor. Great approachable medium-thick feel. 12oz format. Price point. There are no negatives I have other than I wish there was more of this I could find in my area (north burbs of Chicago).

 

Saw that one too. More contributions to come.

 

https://www.woodtv.com/hops-with-luke-laster/bells-sends-off-retiring-founder-with-special-beer/amp/

Hit my news feed this morning.

 

Just saw that Bell's General Store has a Heated box set in time for Valentines - 3 each of Two Hearted, Light Hearted, Cold Hearted and Black Hearted.
I may need to drive to Kalamazoo tomorrow!

 

Pretty sure they did this last year, too.

 

They might have - I wasn't paying enough attention at the time apparently - I don't know that I've ever heard of the Cold Hearted, but I do see a single rating for it here as an IPL. So obviously I missed something. Still may make the drive down.

 

Wow, only one?

I would -- depending how far it was.

From last year:
https://www.mlive.com/michigansbest...-hearted-just-in-time-for-valentines-day.html

 

About 60 miles for me one way, certainly not the furthest I have driven for something, but close for “just” a beverage.

interesting article, thanks for posting it. hopefully they sell it (Cold Hearted) in 6 packs again.

 

I thought the "_ hearted" box set was going to distro with a targeted landing time of before Valentine's Day? If I'm mistaken I'll stop watching for it!