Bell's Oberon Ale - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

DrinkinBoy

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Bell's Oberon Ale pours a hazy orange tinged gold with a creamy white head. The head has good rentention.

It has aromas of malt with hints of spice and citrus.

The taste is crisp with hints of lemon citrus and some hints of fruity esters.

Its mouthfeel is crisp and refreshing with a good amount of carbonation for the style. Its body is on the light side of medium.

Overall this is a good example of the style. It is very sessionable and perfect for the season.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2012 05:19:11 | More by DrinkinBoy

kal4478

Ohio

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-19-2013 18:44:41 | More by kal4478

jono0101

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +23.7%

06-19-2013 15:53:20 | More by jono0101

bozodogbreath

Indiana

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-19-2013 15:28:27 | More by bozodogbreath

billbeers

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.9%

06-19-2013 13:29:16 | More by billbeers

Hanby

Michigan

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance: Oberon pours a cloudy orange- amber, with big white head foaming at two fingers, then settling to a thin lingering lace. I said cloudy, but that cloudiness is not there until you pour the last bit from the bottle.

Smell: There's a lot of wheat on the nose up front, with some orange peel and spice.
Taste: Orange rind and lemon zest jump out at first and invite you in. There's a light and crisp hop presence. All throughout, the wheat malt and yeast flavor stands out and holds it all together.

Mouthfeel: Smooth and crisp are how I'd describe mouthfeel here. Carbonation is good.

Overall: The good folks at Bell's have done the world a great service here. Oberon is a great, light, refreshing summer beer, perfect for a hot day under the sun, or a rainy day wishing the sun would show it's face. The balance of zesty citrus with the sweet and mellow wheat malt backbone combine to make a beautiful ale.

Serving type: bottle

06-19-2013 02:34:48 | More by Hanby

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-18-2013 23:51:37 | More by jaxon53

PJTool

Hawaii

2.75/5  rDev -28.4%

06-18-2013 09:13:03 | More by PJTool

SawyerMI

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-18-2013 00:58:04 | More by SawyerMI

Leinie

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

06-18-2013 00:46:23 | More by Leinie

tallfellapgh

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-18-2013 00:21:54 | More by tallfellapgh

Eric908

South Dakota

3/5  rDev -21.9%

06-18-2013 00:06:56 | More by Eric908

TargaFlorio

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

06-17-2013 23:40:25 | More by TargaFlorio

DrinkSlurm

Connecticut

3.88/5  rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Poured from tap into pint at yardhouse in palm beach gardens Florida. Golden color with small amount of head. I actually expected more head and a hazier looking brew. Nice crisp clean bright citrus and slightly hoppy aroma. Taste is really nice subtle citrus hop and wheat malts. Really refreshing and easy to drink. Really a great summer brew...kind of reminds me of sumpin sumpins baby brother...

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2013 20:52:32 | More by DrinkSlurm

davek72

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

06-17-2013 01:26:52 | More by davek72

williahd

Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-16-2013 21:08:48 | More by williahd

Tertullian007

Missouri

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

06-15-2013 23:47:12 | More by Tertullian007

Waveoff

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

06-15-2013 02:55:16 | More by Waveoff

DooshBagalow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-15-2013 00:54:03 | More by DooshBagalow

RealAleBlanco

Texas

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-14-2013 21:49:47 | More by RealAleBlanco

Lscovel

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-14-2013 12:08:59 | More by Lscovel

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-14-2013 07:47:14 | More by VictorWisc

Ri0

Wisconsin

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

poured 12oz bottle into a small Pilsner style glass

A - Hazy orange sun color with a 2 finger white head. Some lacing. Noticed small particles suspended in the liquid.

S - Orange rind, soft spice notes, lemon zest, wheat and straw.

T - More wheat and straw with subtle sweetness and spices. Orange rind comes through nicely and has a bit of lemon and citrus zest mixed in.

M - Nice and light with a crisp and zesty finish that drinks well in the warmer months.

O - Great beer to have with a meal or at a picnic. Nothing that will blow you away, but a very nice refreshing beer to enjoy.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 02:57:31 | More by Ri0

marcb105

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-14-2013 02:34:21 | More by marcb105

RhinoDBJ

Wisconsin

2.9/5  rDev -24.5%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Having heard good things about this summer ale, I picked up a 6 pack.

It poured out with a slight haze with a fairly small one-finger head.

The smell was certainly not overehelmiing ... mostly wheat and the taste was, I thought, I little flat.

So be it ... I'll keep trying!

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 01:50:42 | More by RhinoDBJ