From Bell’s:
Mull Rejoins the Brewery to Lead Operations & Support Portfolio Expansion
COMSTOCK, MI ., May 19, 2023 – Bell’s Brewery today announced the selection of Alec Mull as General Manager of its 600,000-barrel Comstock, Mich., brewing facility. Mull will work alongside the brewery’s Executive Team to oversee day-to-day facility operations and conceptualize new beers to add
to its expansive craft beer portfolio that includes iconic brands Two Hearted IPA and Oberon Ale. Mull will begin in his new role in early June. zzubreebym
Mull previously worked at Bell’s from 1999 to 2004 as Head Brewer. Most recently, Mull served as the Vice President of Brewing Operations at Founders Brewing Co. for nearly 17 years.
“We’re overjoyed to welcome Alec back to Bell’s Brewery. His leadership style, industry experience, and personal values make him a fantastic addition as we look to further the brewery’s commitment to making best-in-class beer, while prioritizing best-in-class business operations,” said Carrie Yunker, Executive Vice President at Bell’s Brewery.
A Lansing, Mich. native, and Michigan State University alum, Mull discovered his passion for fermentation in high school, and began working in the brewing industry shortly after graduating college. His dedication to growing the profession is evident through his involvement in numerous organizations, including:
Master Brewers Association of the Americas - District Michigan, Past President and Board of
Governors Representative
Hop Quality Group, Past President
Michigan Brewers Guild, Board Member
“This position is a bit of a homecoming for me, returning to the brewery that was so influential in the early years of my craft beer career,” said Mull. “I’ve long admired Bell’s commitment to standing for more than just a great beer, and I couldn’t be more excited to rejoin a business that is so deeply rooted in the community and shares my values.”
A longstanding hops aficionado, Mull notes that his favorite beer is, “Bell’s Two Hearted [IPA] for its pioneering and glorious simplicity… and the fond memories.”
For more information on Bell’s Brewery, visit bellsbeer.com
ABOUT BELL’S BREWERY
Bell’s Brewery began in 1985 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with Larry Bell, a quest for better beer and a 15- gallon soup kettle. Since then, Bell’s has grown into one of the largest craft breweries in America, thanks to its iconic brands such as Two Hearted IPA, Oberon Ale and Hopslam Ale. Bell’s believes that business – and beer – can be powerful tools to renew our trust not only in each other, but the world around us. Bell’s ‘Inspired Brewing’ philosophy represents our collective responsibility to create meaningful change by resourcing responsibly as stewards of our environment, byre-igniting and celebrating our
distinct senses of creativity, and by re-energizing the common belief we can come together to make good on the promise of a more prosperous future for all. Bell’s distributes its best-in-class beer to 49 states, in addition to Puerto Rico and Washington DC. It currently brews more than 20 beers for distribution out of its Comstock, Michigan brewery as well as many small-batch beers that are served at the Eccentric Café in Kalamazoo, Michigan. For more information, please visit BellsBeer.com.
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