Bell's Brewery Nominated For Best Brewery Tour in America

Michigan craft beer fans rally behind one of the state's best breweries

Feb. 22, 2026 at 3:47am

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Bell's Brewery in Southwest Michigan has once again been included among the top brew tours in America by USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice poll. Nearby Founders Brewing in Grand Rapids is also up for the award, and craft beer fans can vote daily for their favorite brew tour through noon EST on Monday, February 23.

Why it matters

Bell's Brewery is a beloved local institution in Michigan, known for its high-quality craft beers and immersive brewery tours. This nomination highlights the state's thriving craft beer scene and the loyalty of its passionate fans.

The details

Bell's Eccentric Cafe and Comstock facility offer behind-the-scenes tours that showcase the science and artistry of the brewing process. The author was impressed by the scale of Bell's operations and how the brand has adapted to stay relevant in the evolving craft beer market.

  • Voting for the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice poll is open until noon EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The players

Bell's Brewery

A Michigan craft brewery known for its high-quality beers and immersive brewery tours.

Founders Brewing

A craft brewery in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is also nominated for the USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice award for Best Brewery Tour.

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What’s next

Craft beer fans can vote daily for their favorite brew tour through noon EST on Monday, February 23, 2026.

The takeaway

Bell's Brewery's nomination for Best Brewery Tour in America showcases Michigan's thriving craft beer scene and the loyalty of its passionate fans, who are rallying behind one of the state's most beloved local institutions.