Bell’s 5.2 Million Dollar Expansion
January 14, 2009
Below is a link to a Mlive story about Bell’s 5.2 million dollar expansion. This money is being spent right here in Michigan. The story is perfectly illustrates why you should support your local brewery.
Once again thanks Chris for emailing it to me.
http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2009/01/52_million_expansion_moves_ahe.html

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January 14th, 2009 at 12:51 pm
And to think, back in the early 80’s college students sat next to a big tank and washed bottles by hand. He has come a long way. Shows what can happen when you produce a quality product!
January 15th, 2009 at 1:12 pm
yes, they sure have come a long way….. Perhaps they could dedicate part of the expansion to Rob Skalla since he was part of the family. and helped make Bell’s
what is today in a sense……
January 16th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
+1. Rob Skalla was a huge force in the beginnings of Bell’s beer. Why didn’t Mr. Bell recognize Rob when he passed away?
January 16th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
If either gumballhead or Steve G would want to do a post on him let me know. It would be great to hear your memories of him.
January 18th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Wonder if they will need anyone with an IT background, recently received and MBA, and loves to brew/drink beer? =)
February 8th, 2009 at 12:26 am
+2 1/2
Rob Skalla was a wonderful person, a good friend, and a tremendous brewer. If Larry were to honor him for his contributions to Bell’s Brewery that would be an awesome (and well deserved) tribute.
March 10th, 2009 at 11:57 am
i just read today that rob passed… does anyone know what the cause was? he will be missed
August 27th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
+3 (times one million tears) for honoring Rob Skalla and all the heart and soul he put into his craftsmanship as a renaissance brewmeister.