Founded by Larry Bell in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Bell’s Brewery, Inc. sold its first beer in September 1985. Beer was initially brewed in a 15-gallon soup kettle and the company has grown remarkably from its production of 135 barrels (1 bbl = 31 gal.) in 1986 to a capacity of more than 500,000 barrels today.
Bell’s Brewery Inc. official website
Simple enough explanation. Bell’s Two Hearted Ale may be my favorite overall beer. Smooth, well-balanced with just the right amount of bite. You really can’t go wrong ordering one. Bell’s is surely the pride and joy of Kalamazoo.
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