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

Ralphus

Ontario (Canada)

3.4/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

I knew nothing about Bell's Oberon when I saw it, but the label design must have worked because I picked it up anyway. It's a fairly nice and safe beer overall and one that your friends, wife or even you might enjoy outside on a patio.

The look is quite cloudy and haze of particles gives your glass a semi frosted look at all times even though it isn't. Color-wise it's a pale yellow on the sides bordering towards orange on the center.

The smell is like sweet floral nectar. It's very faint and you have to pull it in but it's nice and has a hint of vanilla. In the taste you get some hops right away followed by a fairly floral and slightly sweet fruity flavour. It's an interesting twist on the order of balance as beers are generally sweet initially with a hoppy finish.

Mouthfeel is good.. a touch over-carbonated but otherwise fine. And the drink itself is interesting enough that a few of these is not out of the question.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2009 21:08:07 | More by Ralphus

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

06-18-2013 23:51:37 | More by jaxon53

billbeers

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -21.9%

06-18-2013 22:44:58 | More by billbeers

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

djre4orm

Virginia

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-13-2013 20:11:09 | More by djre4orm

gleemonger

California

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-13-2013 18:42:46 | More by gleemonger

majorbase2

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

06-13-2013 03:26:26 | More by majorbase2

Amedlin18

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +4.2%

06-12-2013 23:02:11 | More by Amedlin18