We featured Bell’s Brewery Inc. Oberon on our show last year with Larry Bell …so I’m excited to report that not only is Oberon coming on Monday 3/26, but that it will now be available in 12-packs….and be sure to click on Larry Bell and see how it got it’s name! This from Bell’s:
Bell's Brewery, Inc.
03.23.2012 O
beron release day just got 12 times better.
On Monday (March 26), 12-packs of Bell’s Oberon Ale will be available along with six-packs and draft throughout Michigan.
Bell’s will continue to roll out Oberon 12-packs to other states Bell’s distributes to beginning in the northwest (Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, Missouri and Arizona) followed by those in the southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Washington DC and Pennsylvania) soon after. Specific dates will be announced soon.
“We are excited and thrilled to be able to offer this additional packaging option to our customers,” said Laura Bell, Marketing Director for Bell’s Brewery, Inc.
“We believe our customers will love the convenience and enjoy it twice as much as a six-pack.”
Bell’s year round flagship beer, Amber Ale, will also be available in 12-packs later this summer.
The addition of a 12-pack bottling line at Bell’s production facility in Comstock, Mich. is part of Bell’s latest major renovation and expansion project that will also add a new 200-barrel brewhouse as well as fourteen 400-barrel fermenters. The new brewery is expected to open in May.
Oberon Ale is Bell’s most popular seasonal offering and released annually in March, It is available through September in a majority of the 18 states (plus Puerto Rico and Washington DC) Bell’s distributes to. Oberon is available year round in Puerto Rico, Florida, Arizona and parts of southern Alabama.
Oberon mini-kegs will be released later this year as well. This year’s design features a photo taken on the shore of Lake Michigan in Ludington, Mich.
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2012 Oberon event roundup: Midnight tappings, release parties and more
Bell's Brewery, Inc.
03.23.2012
Here is a list of some Oberon release events.
Alabama
March 26
Oberon release party: On Tap Sports Cafe (Galleria), Birmingham. Noon. Call 205-988-3203 for more information.
Georgia
March 26
Oberon release party: Trappeze Pub, Athens at noon. Call 706-543-8997 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Porter Beer Bar, Atlanta. Noon. Call 404-223-0393 for more information.
Oberon release party: Ormsby's, Atlanta. 5 p.m. Call 404-968-2033 for more information.
March 27
Oberon patio party: Cypress Street Pint & Plate, Atlanta at 5 p.m. Oberon smoked BBQ wings. Call 404-815-9243 for more information.
March 28
Oberon release party: Crafty Draught, Cumming. 1 p.m. Call 770-887-3153 for more information.
Illinois
March 26
Annual Oberon kick-off party: Join us at Sheffield’s in Chicago for a raffle, specialty drafts and more. Call 773-281-4989 for more information.
March 27
Oberon release party: Binny’s Beverage Depot, South Loop location from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are required ($5 cover includes your first pour of Oberon). Consecrator Doppelbock, Hopslam Ale and Two Hearted Ale will also be available. Call 312-768-4400 for more information.
Oberon release party: Chicago Street Pub, Joliet. Call 815-727-7171 for more information.
March 28
Oberon party: Beer Bistro, Chicago from 7-10 p.m. Call 312-433-0013 for more information.
Oberon release party: Tribes Alehouse, Mokena. Call 815- 464-0248 for more information.
March 29
Oberon release party: Crane Alley in Urbana will pair Oberon with a very special guest – a Hopslam firkin. Event starts at 6 p.m. and the firkin will be tapped at 8 p.m. Golden Rye will also be on tap. Call 217-384-7526 for more information.
Oberon release party: Tommy Nevins, Evanston. Call 847-869-0450 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Library, Joilet area.
Oberon release party: Stone City, Chicago. Call 773-533-9806 for more information.
March 30
Oberon release party: 3 Corners Grill & Tap, Lemont. Call 630-257-7780 for more information.
Oberon release party: Red Cent Pub & Grill, Morris. Call 815-942-2210 for more information.
March 31
Chicago Beer Festival: Oberon will make an appearance at this inaugural event in Chicago. Go here for more information.
Oberon release party: Big Fish, Wilmington. Call 815-476-9331 for more information.
Indiana
March 25
Midnight Oberon tapping: Arrive early for the free comedy, stay later for the Oberon at The Sinking Ship in Indianapolis. Call 317-920-7999 for more information.
Midnight Oberon tapping: O’Rourke’s Public House in South Bend. Call 574-251-0355 for more information.
Midnight Sun Oberon tapping: Yogi’s, Bloomington. Call 812-323-9644 for more information.
March 26
Oberon release party: Rocky’s Sub Pub in Jeffersonville.
Oberon Release Party: Sonka Pub, Terre Haute. Call 812-234-8802 for more information.
Oberon Release Party: Chatham Tap, Fishers. 6 p.m. Call 317-845-1090 for more information.
Oberon Release Party: Heorot Pub and Draught House, Muncie. 6 p.m. Call 765-287-0173 for more information.
Oberon Release Party: The Fickle Peach, Muncie. 3 p.m. Call 765-282-5211 for more information.
Oberon Release Party: Fox and Hound, Carmel. 6 p.m. Call 317-844-0075 for more information
March 28
Oberon release party: The Stacked Pickle in Carmel.
Oberon release party: The Grill 1, Indianapolis. 5-7 p.m. Call 317-842-2087 for more information.
April
Oberon will be among the featured Bell’s beers on tap all month at The Corner Wine Bar in Indianapolis. For more details, go here.
Kentucky
March 26
Oberon tapping: Cock and Bull English Pub, Covington. Call 859- 581-4253 for more information.
Oberon tapping: Chez Nora, Covington. Call 859-491-8027 for more information.
Oberon tapping: Newport Pizza, Newport. Call 859-261-4900 for more information.
Oberon tapping: Keystone Bar & Grill, Covington. Call 859-261-6777 for more information.
Oberon tapping: Mellow Mushroom, Lexington. Call 859-281-6111 for more information.
Oberon tapping: Brothers Bar & Grill, Newport. Call 859-291-2767 for more information.
Oberon tapping: The Beer Trappe, Lexington. Call 859-309-0911 for more information.
Michigan
March 25-26
Two day Oberon release party: Funktion along with special guest Garrett Borns will perform at this special release party at The Globe Theater underneath Shakespeare’s Pub in downtown Kalamazoo. For more details, go here.
March 25
Midnight tapping: Union Street Station in Traverse City, 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Call 231-941-1930 for more information. You can also find them on Facebook.
Midnight Oberon release party/Tap takeover: Laura Bell will make a special appearance at Crunchy’s in East Lansing. For more details, go here.
Midnight Oberon release party: Gun Lake Casino in Wayland. Call 269-792-7777 for more information.
Midnight Oberon release party: Northville Sports Den in Northville. Call 248-347-5993 for more information.
Midnight Oberon release party: Silver Beach Pizza in St. Joseph starting at 9 p.m. Call
269-983-4743 for more information.
Midnight Oberon release party: Ashley’s in Ann Arbor will crown a king or queen of Oberon. For complete details go here or call 734-996-9191 for more information.
Midnight Oberon release party: Old Burdick’s Downtown in Kalamazoo. Call 269-343-0032 for more information.
Midnight Oberon release parties: Two Main St. Pub locations will celebrate with a midnight tapping – 7509 S. Westnedge Ave. in Portage and 4514 W. Main St. in Kalamazoo.
Midnight Oberon release party: Legends Sports Bar & Grille in Paw Paw. Call 269-415-0123 for more information.
Midnight release party: Fraser’s Pub in Ann Arbor. Call 734-665-1955 for more information.
Midnight release party: Conor O’Neil’s in Ann Arbor starting at 9:30 p.m. $5 pints, prizes and a toast for the first pint. Call 734-665-2968 for more information.
Midnight release party: Sidetrack Bar and Grill in Ypsilanti. Call 734-483-1490 for more information.
Midnight release party: Oak Café in Wyandotte. Call 734-283-8380 for more information.
Midnight release party: Rock on Third in Royal Oak. Call 248-542-7625 for more information or find them on Facebook.
Midnight release party: Buffalo Wild Wings in Rochester Hills. Games, raffle and prizes. Call 248-651-3999 for more information.
Midnight release party: Uptown Grille, Commerce Twp. Call 248-960-3344 for more information.
Midnight release party: Shamrock Irish Pub, Utica. Call 586-731-6886 for more information.
Midnight release party: Red Ox, Utica. Call 586-726-7070 for more information.
Midnight release party: Buffalo Wild Wings, Washington Township. Call 586-677-9932 for more information.
Midnight release party: Hermann’s Old Town Grille, Plymouth. Call 734-451-1213 for more information.
Midnight release party: Bailey’s Sports Grille in Troy starting at 9:30 p.m. $5 pints, giveaways. Call 248- 435-3044 for more information.
Midnight release party: Bobber Down Bar and Grille, Whitmore Lake. Pint specials, prizes. Call 734-449-1500for more information.
Midnight release party: Ashley’s Westland, 9:30 p.m. Oberon specials, trivia and prizes. Call 734-525-1667 for more information.
Midnight release party: Main St. Pub in Allendale. Call 616-895-1234 for more information.
Midnight release party: Monelli’s, Wyoming. Call 616-530-9700 for more information.
Midnight release party: Little River Casino & Resort, Manistee. Call 888-568-2244 for more information.
March 26
All day Oberon celebration: 7 Monks Taproom in Traverse City. Call 231-421-8410 for more information.
Oberon release party: Logan’s Alley in Grand Rapids will tap their first keg at 7 a.m. Go here for more information.
Oberon release party: Woody’s Press Box in Wyoming will feature special prices on Oberon starting at 7 a.m. Call 616-530-2400 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Mitten Bar, Ludington. Call 231-843-7616 for more information.
Oberon release party: Shores Inn, St. Clair Shores. $3 pints from 8-10 p.m. Call 586-773-8940 for more information.
All day Oberon celebration: Little Joe’s Restaurant, Grand Blanc. Call 810-694-8391 for more information.
Oberon kick-off party: Mackinac Grille Restaurant & Waterfront Patio Bar from 4-6 p.m. in St. Ignace.
Oberon release day pub crawl: Informal event will start at Old Town Tavern in Ann Arbor around 1 p.m. Other scheduled stops include Arena, Bar Louie, Sava’s, Ashley’s and Cottage Inn.
Oberon release party: Foran's Grand Trunk Pub, Detroit at 4:30 p.m. Prizes. Call 313-961-3043 for more information.
Oberon release party: Slows Bar BQ, Detroit. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. & 4-6 p.m. Call 313-962-9828 for more information.
Oberon release party: Big Bear Lodge, Brownstown Township. 7- 9 p.m. Oberon specials. Call 734-782-6600 for more information.
Oberon release party: Beltline Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-245-0494 for more information.
Oberon release party: Three Amigo’s, 60th St., Kentwood. Call 616-281-6891 for more information.
Oberon release party: Buffalo Wild Wings, Muskegon. Call 231-799-2999 for more information.
Oberon release party: 750 Grill, Muskegon. Call 231-744-7507 for more information.
Oberon release party: Hobo’s Tavern, Muskegon. Call 231-719-0247 for more information.
Oberon release party: Lefty & Romo’s Call 231-744-3222 for more information.
Oberon release party: Main St. Pub, Muskegon Call 231-744-7139 for more information.
Oberon release party:J Gardellas Tavern, Grand Rapids. Call 616-459-8824 for more information.
Oberon release party: One Trick Pony, Grand Rapids. Call 616-235-7669 for more information.
Oberon release party: Tavern on the Square, Grand Rapids. Call 616-456-7673 for more information.
Oberon release party: Cottage Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-9088 for more information.
Oberon release party: Hopcat, Grand Rapids. Call 616-451-4677 for more information.
Oberon release party: Anchor Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-774-7177 for more information.
Oberon release party: O’Tooles, Grand Rapids. Call 616-742-6095 for more information.
Oberon release party: 25 Kitchen Bar, Grand Rapids. Call XXXX for more information.
Oberon release party: The Derby Station, Grand Rapids. Call 616-301-3236 for more information.
Oberon release party: Billy’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-459-5757 for more information.
Oberon release parties: Buffalo Wild Wings, 28th St., Celebration and Alpine Ave. locations, Grand Rapids area.
Oberon release party: Z’s Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-3141 for more information.
Oberon release party: Mulligan’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-451-0775 for more information.
Oberon release party: Republic Café/Rockwell, Grand Rapids. Call 616-551-3563 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Score, Grand Rapids. Call 616-301-0600 for more information.
Oberon release party: Grand Woods, Grand Rapids. Call 616-451-4300 for more information.
Oberon release party: McFadden’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-9105 for more information.
Oberon release party: J.D. Reardon’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616- 454-8590 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Establishment, Grand Rapids. Call 616-774-5969 for more information.
Oberon release party: Bagger Dave’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-977-4349 for more information.
Oberon release party: Old Chicago, Grand Rapids. Call 616-940-1111 for more information.
Oberon release party: Quaker Steak and Lube, Kentwood. Call 616-285-9464 for more information.
Oberon release party: Spectrum Lanes, Wyoming. Call 616-530-2400 for more information.
Oberon release parties: Uccello’s - Beltline, Grandville, Standale and Caledonia locations in Grand Rapids.
Oberon release party: Joey’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-8455 for more information.
Oberon release party: Millcreek, Comstock Park. Call 616-784-3806 for more information.
Oberon release party: Nick Finks, Grand Rapids. Call 616-784-9886 for more information.
Oberon release party: Vitale’s Sports Lounge, Comstock Park. Call 616-784-5011 for more information.
Oberon release party: Holiday Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-456-9058 for more information.
Oberon release party: Bob’s Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-774-0512 for more information.
Oberon release party: Birch Lodge, Grand Rapids. Call 616-458-1918 for more information.
Oberon release party: Farah’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-214-8413 for more information.
Oberon release party: Dukes, Grand Rapids. Call 616-774-9388 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Elbow Room, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-6666 for more information.
Oberon release party: Monarch’s Club, Grand Rapids. Call 616-233-9799 for more information.
Oberon release party: Rocky’s Bar and Grill, Grand Rapids. Call 616-356-2346 for more information.
Oberon release party: Twisted Rooster, Grand Rapids. Call 616-301-8171 for more information.
Oberon release party: Florentine’s Pizza, Grand Rapids. Call 616-455-2230 for more information.
Oberon release party: Bombay Cuisine and The Queen’s Pub, Grand Rapids. Call 616-456-7055 for more information.
Oberon release party: Hub’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-453-3571 for more information.
Oberon release party: Brann’s on Leonard St, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-9368 for more information.
Oberon release party: Marine Tap Room, Muskegon. Call 231-755-5581 for more information.
Oberon release party: Michael's Bar & Grille, Ludington. Call 231-845-7411 for more information.
Oberon release party: Sportsman's Restaurant, Ludington. Call 231-843-2138 for more information.
Oberon release party: Sand Bar, Ludington. Call 231-843-8829 for more information.
March 27
All day celebration: City Park Grill in Petoskey. Call 231-347-0101 for more information.
Oberon release party: Eighth Street Grill, Holland. Call 616-392-5888 for more information.
Oberon release party: Itty Bitty Bar, Holland. Call 616-399-5730 for more information.
Oberon release party: Brann’s - Caledonia and Wyoming (Division Ave.) locations
Oberon release party: Frankie V’s, Wyoming. Call 616-532-8998 for more information.
Oberon release party: Peppino’s – Allendale and South-Kentwood locations.
March 28
Oberon release party: Buffalo Barbeque Wings, Jackson. 7 p.m. Oberon specials and prizes. Call 517-782-4344 for more information.
Oberon release party: Bite, Grand Rapids. Call 616-451-8000 for more information.
Oberon release party: Bull’s Head Tavern, Grand Rapids. Call 616-454-3580 for more information.
Oberon release party: Vitale’s Sports Lounge on Leonard St., Grand Rapids. Call 616-458-8368 for more information.
Oberon release party: Great Lakes Shipping Co., Grand Rapids. Call 616-949-9440 for more information.
Oberon release party: Mojo’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-776-9000 for more information.
Oberon release party: The Intersection, Grand Rapids. Call 616-451-8232 for more information.
Oberon release party: Brann’s Cascade, Grand Rapids. Call 616-285-7800 for more information.
Oberon release party: Cascade Sports Grill, Grand Rapids. Call 616-974-3338 for more information.
Oberon release party: Chubby’s, Wyoming. Call 616-534-5161 for more information.
Oberon release party: Magoo’s, Wyoming. Call 616-538-0450 for more information.
Oberon release party: TGI Fridays, off 28th St., Grand Rapids. Call 616-957-3911 for more information.
March 29
Oberon release celebration and Bell’s beer dinner: 5 O'clock Sports Bar & Restaurant in Stevensville. Call 269-429-3273 for reservations or more information.
Oberon release party: Evans Street Station, Tecumseh. 4 p.m. Games and prizes. Call 517-424-5555 for more information.
Oberon party weekend: Oh Bar, Jackson. Call 517-962-4457 for more information.
Oberon release party: 84 East, Holland. Call 616-396-8484 for more information.
Oberon release party:Vitale’s, Zeeland. Call 616-772-5900 for more information.
Oberon release party: Meanwhile Bar, Grand Rapids. Call 616-233-1679 for more information.
Oberon release party: TGI Fridays, downtown and Alpine Ave. locations in Grand Rapids.
Oberon release party: Stella’s, Grand Rapids. Call 616-742-4444 for more information.
Oberon release party: Sazerac Lounge, Grand Rapids. Call 616-451-0010 for more information.
Oberon release party: Gippers Bar and Restaurant, Grand Rapids. Call 616-551-0841 for more information.
Oberon release party: Hooters, Grand Rapids. Call 616-977-9464 for more information.
Oberon release party: Twisted Bull, Grand Rapids. Call 616-245-0531 for more information.
Oberon release party: Pints & Quarts, Muskegon. Call 231-830-9889 for more information.
March 30
Oberon celebration, tasting: Serafino’s in Richland from 4-6 p.m. Call 269-629-4721 for more information.
Oberon release party: Hamlin Pub in Rochester Hills. Call 248-656-7700 for more information.
Oberon release party: Brann’s, Grandville. Call 616-531-6210 for more information.
Oberon release party: Main St. Pub – 28th St. , Wyoming. Call 616-532-2510 for more information.
Oberon release party: TGI Friday’s, Grandville. Call 616-257-8801 for more information.
Oberon release party: Holiday Inn, Grand Rapids. Call 800-315-2621 for more information.
Oberon release party: Lakeshore Tavern, Muskegon. Call 231-759-7604 for more information.
March 31
Oberon & Bell's Brewery beer tasting: Springbrook Inn in Prudenville from 3-6 p.m. Call 989-366-6347 for more information.
Oberon release party: Dan’s Clinton Tavern, Clinton. Prizes. Call 517- 456-7940 for more information. Find them on Facebook.
April 12
Meet the brewery & Oberon kick-off party: Big E's Sports & Grill, Midland. Bell’s is the brewery of the quarter at Big E’s. They are celebrating with multiple events plus bottle and draft specials. Call 989-794-8585 for more information.
Oberon release party: Hampton Inn, Holland. Call 616-399-8500 for more information.
Minnesota
March 26
Oberon release party: Bryant Lake Bowl, Minneapolis at 8 p.m. Pint specials, raffles and giveaways. Call 612-825-3737 for more information.
March 30
Oberon release party: Patrick’s on Third in St. Peter. Call 507-931-9051 for more information.
April 4
Oberon release party: 3 Squares in Maple Grove from 6-9 p.m. Pint specials, raffles and giveaways. Call 763-425-3330 for more information.
April 11
Oberon release party: Boulder Tap House, St. Cloud from 5-8 p.m. Pint specials, raffles and giveaways. Call 320-230-0100 for more information.
North Carolina
March 26
Oberon release party: The Tavern in Durham from 3-9 p.m. Pint glass giveaway (while supplies last). Call 919-286-7665 for more information.
March 27
Oberon release party: Old Winston Social Club, Winston Salem from 5-10 p.m. Call 336-723-0060 for more information.
April 4
Oberon kick-off: Thirsty Monk South, Asheville from 5-10 p.m. Call 828-505-4564 for more information.
Ohio
March 26
Oberon release party: Keystone Bar and Grill, Cincinnati. Enjoy half off Keystone's famous mac and cheese. Two Hearted will also be available. Call 513-321-2150 for more information.
Oberon release party: Mellow Mushroom in Dublin at 5 p.m. Prizes and giveaways. Call 614-389-5445 for more information.
Oberon release party: Christian Moerlein Lager House, Cincinnati at 11 a.m. Call 513-421-2337 for more information.
March 28
Oberon release party: Mudflats Bar and Grill in Galena at 5 p.m. Prizes and giveaways. Call 740-965-5700 for more information.
Pennsylvania
March 26
Oberon release party: Harris Grill, Pittsburgh. Call 412-362-5273 for more information.
Oberon release party: Ruggers Pub, Pittsburgh. Call 412-381-1330 for more information.
Puerto Rico
March 26
Oberon release party: Ola Lola's Garden Bar & Grille. Call 787-872-1230 for more information.
South Carolina
March 29
Oberon release and Bell’s tasting: The Community Tap, Greenville. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Other Bell’s beers will also be featured. Call 864-631-2525 for more information.
Virginia
March 26
Oberon release party: Boulevard Woodgrill, Arlington at 4 p.m. Call 703-875-9663 for more information.
Oberon release party: Cary Street Café, Richmond. 5 p.m. Call 804-353-7445 for more information.
Oberon release party: Crossroads Coffee, Richmond. 5 p.m. Call 804-231-2030 for more information.
Oberon release party: Blue 5, Roanoke. 5 p.m. Call 540-904-5338 for more information.
Oberon release party: Timberwood Grill, Charlottesville. 5 p.m. Call 434-975-3311 for more information.
Oberon release party: Boylan Heights, Charlottesville. 5 p.m. Call 434- 984-5707 for more information.
Washington DC
March 27
Oberon release party: American Ice Company at 6 p.m. Call 202-758-3562 for more information.
Wisconsin
March 25
Midnight release party: Nomad World Pub, Milwaukee. Call 414-224-8111 for more information.
March 26
Oberon release party: Highway Mike’s in Kenosha starting at 11 a.m. Call 262-857-2392 for more information.
March 28
Oshkosh Pub Crawl: Starting at 5 p.m. Go here for more information.
March 29
Oberon release party: Come Back In in Madison starting at 5 p.m. Call 608-258-8619 for more information.
March 30
Taste Out Of Crime Beer Tasting: Sample Oberon as part of this event from 6-9 p.m. in Racine. Call 262-637-5711 for more information.
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