Bell's Eccentric Cafe news

hopvine · 09-13-2009, 11:18 PM

I was visiting the folks this weekend in Kalamazoo and stopped by the Bell's brewpub (Eccentric Cafe) on my way out of town. Two things of interest:

1) Hopslam is on-tap at Bell's brewpup. Surprised and confused, I asked the bartender what was going on. Apparently Bell's wanted to enter the beer into a brewing contest, and had to brew an entire batch worth to do so. The "leftovers" are on tap at the pub. Delicious!

2) A new IIPA called "The Oracle" is for sale in bottles at the General Store. It's ~$3.75 per bottle if I remember right, and I haven't opened one yet so I can't comment on it. It's getting rave reviews at BA though.
The Oracle - Bell's Brewery, Inc. - BeerAdvocate

Evan · 09-14-2009, 01:35 AM

i grew up in north east indiana, and we are planning on heading up to Bell's in October or November. been wanting to for a long time. hopefully they still have some of those there!

Rick500 · 09-14-2009, 02:10 AM

Why is it surprising to have Hopslam on tap? Have they not had it at their brewpub before?

hopvine · 09-14-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick500

Why is it surprising to have Hopslam on tap? Have they not had it at their brewpub before?

It's a limited release beer, brewed Jan. 7th through Feb.
Bell's Brewery :: Hopslam Ale

Rick500 · 09-14-2009, 08:27 PM

Ah, I see.

I guess I was lucky to have it on tap a couple times at my local pub. Didn't know it was a limited release.

It sure is awesome, in any case. I'll be sure to order it any time I see it (as if I needed another reason)!