Summer Beer Dinner

This evening captures the spirit of the business – combining excellent beer in a variety of styles paired with scratch-made food as a perfect compliment. The brewer, Jennifer Hermann, and Executive Chef, Justin Ruffing, will guide guests through this epicurean journey for what will certainly be a jovial night to remember.

This is a one-night only event with very limited capacity. Ticket includes all beer and food, no tip is included.

Must be 21+ to participate.

Summer Beer Dinner 2025: Italiano

Join us for a unique exploration of the vibrant tastes of Italy accompanied by a diverse assortment of classic and contemporary beer styles that promise to delight your palate.

Hors d’oeuvres: Focaccia – Warm, house-baked focaccia infused with roasted garlic and garden herbs, crowned with torched rosemary and served with balsamic reduction and olive oil. 

5 oz Switch Tower, WCIPA, 7% 65 IBU

First Course: Seafood Brodetto – Soup of tender calamari and shrimp simmered in a fragrant tomato-herb broth, with Calabrian chili for heat

10 oz Geist der Glocke, German Pilsner, 5% 37 IBU

Second Course: Osso buco manicotti – Hand-rolled manicotti filled with braised veal osso buco, simmered in a red wine-tomato reduction, finished with a gremolada of lemon zest, garlic, and Italian parsley

5 oz Daffodil Hill, Maibock, 6% 25 IBU

Third Course: Green gazpacho – Chilled and vibrant blend of cucumber, ripe melon, green bell peppers, and creamy avocado, with a touch of sherry vinegar and extra virgin olive oil

5 oz Daffodil Hill, Maibock, 6% 25 IBU

Fourth Course: Halibut en Papillote – Delicate halibut fillet gently steamed in parchment with aromatic fresh herbs, white wine, and butter 

10 oz Hallowed, Belgian Saison, 6.6% 25 IBU

Dessert: Lemon Sorbeto – traditional Italian frozen summer dessert made with fresh lemons, sugar, water, and egg whites for a smooth and creamy texture topped with micro mint served in a lemon half.

5oz Wish You Were Here, Raspberry Tart, 5.5% 0 IBU

Putt Around Downtown

Come join us for a fun-filled day of mini-golf in the heart of downtown Kent! Check-in from noon to 2pm at Laziza. Play games with our friends from the Ben Curtis Family Foundation and win prizes. Take a photo with pro golfer Ben Curtis from 1-2pm. Putt your way through challenging courses, enjoying delicious snacks and beverages along the way. Whether you’re a golf pro or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to putt around with friends and family in a vibrant urban setting. See you there!

Kent Pride Bar Crawl

Join us for Kent, Ohio’s first Pride Bar Crawl! Stop at 5+ bars to pick up pride themed items, raffle tickets, drinks and more! 6pm to 7pm check in at Beware of the Leopard! Then check out all the other bars to grab one of their themed drinks, items and celebrate Pride in Downtown Kent!

Participating Bars:

BEWARE OF THE LEOPARD , VENICE, ZEPHYR, FEDERALES, BELLTOWER BREWING CO, BAR LUCCI, BELLERIA, WATERSTREET TAVERN

Eddys Tavern Tour Bike Nights

Enjoy 10% off your food and beverage when you arrive by bicycle any Wednesday between Memorial Day & Labor Day (June 4th through August 27th).

You’ll also receive one free raffle ticket per visit towards a new bicycle provided by Eddys. Trek Dual Sport 2 – $900 value! Additional raffle tickets can be purchased separately at any Eddys Bike Shop location
(1 for $15 / 3 for $40). Ticket sales will benefit the MS Society through BikeMS / Team Left Hand – Ohio.

Bicycle raffle will be on Thursday, September 4th at Eddys Bike Shop in Montrose from 6pm-8pm.

The Participants:> MEDINA – Blue Heron Pub, Ignite Brewing Co. Brunswick, Johnny Malloy’s Medina, Medina Brewing Company, Planted Flag Brewing, Wrecking Crew Brew Works.

MONTROSE – Brighten Brewing Company, Missing Falls, Thirsty Dog Tap House
NORTH OLMSTED – Fatheads Brewery & Saloon, Seeing Double Speakeasy Bar
PENINSULA – Brew Kettle Hudson, Green Valley Brewing Co.
ROCKY RIVER – BottleHouse Brewery, Old River Tap and Social, Working Class Brewery
STOW – Bell Tower Brewing Co. & Kitchen, HiHo Brewing Co., Missing Mountain Brewing Co., North Water Brewing Co.
WILLOUGHBY – Castaways River Tiki Bar, Craggy Bogland’s Pub, Tricky Tortoise Brewing Co., Westel’s Speakeasy & Cocktail Bar

DORA Path Begins

June 1 – September 1, 2025

Join us this summer for our first Kent DORA Path program! Explore the entire downtown while enjoying your favorite DORA beverages. Check out us and 25 other bars, breweries and restaurants who all serve DORA drinks! Once a purchase is made, have your passport stamped. Collect 15 stamps for 1 entry for a chance to win $500 and raffle prizes. Fill your passport completely for 3 entries for a chance to win $500 and raffle prizes.

Submit your passport by September 5 and receive an invitation to the Kent DORA Path Party! Held on Sunday, September 21 from 4-6pm at the Dan Smith Community Park, we’ll enjoy drinks, snacks, music and hanging out to celebrate our winners. 

Call for Vendors – 2025 Crafty Crawl

Call for Vendors! If you are interested in being a vendor for the 2025 Crafty Crawl, please submit your application at this link: https://tinyurl.com/2t4atvyf. We plan to make all vendor selections by April 1st, so get your applications in! (This form is only to apply to be a vendor at Bell Tower.)

The event will be on Sunday, April 27th from 1-5pm. Thank you to Main Street Kent for organizing the crawl between all three of Kent’s breweries.

Puzzling Partners Showdown

Puzzle Competition (Team of 2) in Partnership with Off the Wagon

**This event is up a flight of stairs with no elevator available. 

When:  Every 2nd Wednesday

Where:   Belltower Brewing Company, 310 Park Ave., Kent, OH 44240

Who:  Bring a friend and be the first to complete your puzzle! Team sizes of 2 people.  Ages 18 and up.

What:   Arrive at 6pm (no later than 6:10pm).  Puzzle boxes open at 6:20 so don’t be late!

$20 for a team of two.  Price includes Tabletop Cover. 

Food and drinks available at Belltower Brewing (additional charge).

PLUS you keep your puzzle.

Winning Team receives a free unopened puzzle (in addition to keeping the puzzle they completed)

Seed Starting Workshop w/ Seasons Micro Farm

Bell Tower Brewing Company is partnering with Seasons Micro Farm for this Seed Starting Workshop!

Attendees will learn about Seasons Micro Farm, sustainable farming practices and the benefits of growing your own food. Each participant will make soil blocks for an ecological and low waste seed-starting approach. The co-owner of Seasons Micro Farm will also host a Q&A session throughout the workshop.

This event is open to all ages! Any participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. You should purchase a ticket for each person who wishes to start seeds. (Any parent or guardian can attend with a child without purchasing a ticket, but will not receive seed-starting materials.)

Included with the ticket

– 20 seed* starts (a mix of herbs)
– 4 tomato seed starts
– Tailored worksheet to guide in caring for your seeds
– 10% off food and beverage at Bell Tower Brewing the day of the workshop. Plan on staying for lunch!

*All seeds are non-GMO.