Bell’s The Oracle Double IPA approved
(Kalamazoo, MI) – As a treat to those who check in frequently, I introduce…
Bell’s The Oracle Double IPA
. The back label reads, “A double IPA that is sure to make you as all-knowing as Pythia. It’s just a matter of interpretation.” I just saw this approval come through so I haven’t had time to contact the brewery about it yet. Feel free to start the buzz out there though. What strikes me about the name is that Buffalo Brewing also has a beer called “The Oracle IIPA.”
Now I’ve never looked into the validity of the following but check out this passage from one of the members of The Babble Belt, Joris Pattyn:
” [...] So, upon returning, the beer being brewed, with all vessels reaching San Marcos at Tomme’s place, the name of the beer was readily found: “Bel Proximus”.
Now isn’t THAT a nice name for a prime blossom of a beer? Whaddayatought. Even before its official Christening, the young lady had to be bastardized. By care of the lawyers of one Larry Bell (of Kalamazoo fame, but don’t say that, or he picks one of his rages), who sent a ‘cease and desist’ message. No Bel Whatsoever. So, now she goes under the shaming alias of ‘Isabelle Proximus.’”
Joris is very well known in beer circles so that isn’t coming from just anybody. Seems a bit hypocritical of Bell’s if it is true but they probably (hopefully) got permission from Buffalo Brewing to do this…
[Extra unrelated side note: I've been in the hunt for a car and finally put down a deposit yesterday. That is why posting took a break longer than it ever has since I started this thing late February 08. Excuses! Anyway, posting should resume as normal after the holiday this weekend...]
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July 1st, 2009 at 10:36 am
I don’t get it….why would Larry Bell have cared about the name Bel Proximus? None of their beers even remotely resemble that name.
Is he trying to say that Larry didn’t want the word “Bel” used because it is similar to “Bells”? Because that would have no legal footing and it makes no sense.
July 1st, 2009 at 10:58 am
Wow, Larry Bell being a bastard, that’s a shock.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
It would be tough to beat Buffalo Brewing’s The Oracle IIPA
July 1st, 2009 at 10:05 pm
just like the Oberon Drama.. it used to solstice
if Larry want to make it. he’ll make it
if Larry want to call it the oracle double ipa
then he will.. he usually does what he wants no matter what.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:01 pm
Ah, great to know that there are no troubles on this one.
August 26th, 2009 at 11:38 am
[...] a rep from Holiday Market in Royal Oaks, posted on Beer Advocate, here are the release details for Bells Oracle Double IPA: “10.4% around 110 IBU DIPA released in Michigan hopefully the end of this week beginning of [...]
August 29th, 2009 at 8:41 am
Listen I alone made craft beer in Michigan and you little _ssh_les better learn to learn and respect that. No other beers would be around in this state except for Bud Lite if it wasn’t for me. Get on your knees peasants and worship The Oracle with your wallet.
August 29th, 2009 at 10:18 am
Haha! The great Larry Bell, everybody. [Applause] We’ll be right back after these messages.
July 1st, 2009 at 8:09 am
BeerNews.org: Bell’s The Oracle Double IPA approved http://tinyurl.com/oc7scd Full http://tinyurl.com/np5djp
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:06 am
Bell’s The Oracle Double IPA approved http://tinyurl.com/np5djp
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:31 am
Interesting they came up with this name. There is an entry for Buffalo Brewing The Oracle IIPA on BA, although there is not one on ratebeer.
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July 1st, 2009 at 11:56 am
How DARE you questions his excellency Larry Bell?!
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July 1st, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Dave Johnson working at yet another brewery?
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July 1st, 2009 at 1:30 pm
On ratebeer it just says Imperial IPA instead of the full name and the name correction screen doesn’t work.
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July 1st, 2009 at 4:54 pm
interesting
i do want to try it. at first i was hoping this was daves beer being bottled.
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Bells Oracle Double IPA – new beer to hit the market? (from BN.org) http://bit.ly/b2Kk7
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July 1st, 2009 at 8:47 pm
Bells Oracle Double IPA – new beer to hit the market? (from BN.org) http://bit.ly/b2Kk7 (via @beersage)
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July 1st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
How does Dave find the time? LOL!
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July 2nd, 2009 at 1:03 am
I am going to sue them, how dare they steal my name
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July 2nd, 2009 at 8:22 am
Bell’s Oracle Double IPA- WOW!!Not released yet – just a preview. Thanks @beersage http://bit.ly/MAXcf
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July 2nd, 2009 at 9:44 am
Bell’s Oracle Double IPA- WOW!!Not released yet – just a preview. Thanks @beersage http://bit.ly/MAXcf (via @craftbrew)
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July 6th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I talked to Larry Bell today. We are cool.
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July 8th, 2009 at 11:10 am
New Bells? The Oracle Double IPA – sounds yummy
http://bit.ly/b2Kk7
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