Bell's Brewery "Third Coast Old Ale" Packaging, 2020
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Artifact Overview
Microbreweries emerged in the late 1900s as public interest in sustainable practices and made-from-scratch foods and beverages became popular and profitable. Many pursue ecologically friendly business practices (touting pure water and locally sourced or organic crops) and remind consumers of their shared responsibility. Bell's Brewery began as a home brew supply shop in 1983 before selling its beers commercially in 1985.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Packaging
Date Made
2021
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2025.35.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Debra Reid.
Material
Cardboard
Color
Red (Color)
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 10.5 in
Width: 10 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
on sides and ends of carton:
BELL'S / Third Coast / Old Ale / AMERICAN BARLEY WINE ALE
on handle of carton:
UNPASTEURIZED - BEST KEPT REFRIGERATED - UNFILTERED / 6 - 12 FL OZ BOTTLES - bellsbeer.com / BREWED AND BOTTLED BY BELL'S BREWERY, INC., COMSTOCK, MI PLEASE RECYCLE
on bottom of carton:
THE ENTIRE BELL'S[R] BREWERY FAMILY HOPES YOU ENJOY THIS SIX-PACK / AS MUCH AS WE ENJOYED MAKING IT. WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR ORIGINAL BREWERY IN / DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO - HOME OF THE ECCENTRIC CAFE, A BEAUTIFUL BEER GARDEN AND / THE GENERAL STORE WHERE IT ALL STARTED. / [...] / BELL'S BREWERY, INC./ [...]
on price tag:
$15.99
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