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

blackcompg

Illinois

4/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from their 12oz bottle, from a 6-pak that my mother in law brought me from MI...

Appearance - Pours a finger of white eggshell head, body is a golden opaque lite orange, leaves some nice webbed lacing after the session.

Smell - wheat bread, faint citrus, lite minerals and light coriander.

Taste - full wheat flavor, bready malts, light citrus of orange and lemon, some light coriander spice, longer into the finish I get some meadowy hops and just a touch of grapefruit pith.

Mouthfeel - Lighter side of medium, silky smooth, but not quite creamy. Carb is heavier side of medium, but very smooth and foaming which gives a wonderful smoothness and excellent drinkability. Finish is clean and crisp and just slightly dry.

Overal - The perfect blend of a wheat beer and a pale ale, very refreshing, this beer tastes like summer, and pretty sessionable at 5.8%. Highly recommend for almost any meal, or for enjoying with friends on a warm evening.

Serving type: bottle

10-22-2012 02:09:10 | More by blackcompg

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