Bells Brewery in Kalamazoo
Tour one of Michigan’s oldest original breweries in the nearby city of Kalamazoo. With more than 40 different beers on tap, Bell’s Brewery also offers a full-service restaurant, café, beer garden, and patio. Enjoy a craft brew or delectable dish in the café, take a tour of the facilities, or get some holiday shopping done in the general store. With its Two-Hearted blend ranked as the #1 Beer in America, Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo is worth the trip.
Most tours last an hour between noon and 5 PM on Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy live music events and entertainment, delicious food, and the unique taste of Bell’s craft beer brands at the state-of-the-art venue, Bell’s Eccentric Café, one of the premiere craft beer destinations in Michigan. Visit the website to browse the cafe’s menus including a dessert and brunch menu that is every Sunday, 11 AM - 4 PM. Chow down on the from-scratch dishes that feature seasonal, local, and fresh ingredients. Have a light meal with grilled bread and artisan cheese board or delight in a spicy snack of chips and salsa. The menu also features Bell’s Burger (and three other burger selections) as well as a list of the nearby farms where the food is locally sourced.
Afterward, browse wares at the General Store like Bell’s Brewery gear, souvenirs, merchandise, and homebrewing supplies as well as winemaking starter kits or homebrewing beer books that make great gifts for the holidays.
At the bar, enjoy a seasonal Winter White Ale, a refreshing wheat ale that blends barley and wheat malts, as well as clove and fruity aromas, all without using spices. Enjoy a pairing of it with the Eccentric Café’s Bananas Foster ice cream for a perfect match or savor it at home with a dish of mussels, ham, or a salad. Visit Bell’s Brew page on Winter White Ale here to view a DIY guide and discover what inspired the wintertime blend.
Eccentric Cafe & General Store
355 E. Kalamazoo Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269.382.2332