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

tectactoe

Michigan

3.65/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Had both in bottle and on tap. Oberon pours a cloudy, pale golden-orange color. Slight amounts of sediment in the beer actually look inviting rather than scary (like pulp in your orange juice). Thin, wispy white head that leaves decent lacing on the glass. It's hard to get a powerful nose from this stuff, but what you do get is full of orange zest, mild clove, mild cooking spices, a tad of grain, and a bit of wheat. The taste is very closely tied to the smell - nice and robust for a wheat-style beer, backed with a citrusy-orange peel flavor and a nice kick of spice that hits about halfway through and lasts til the end. Hops are present, but faint and come out near the latter half of the taste. Some graininess is also present, but not overpowering or notably predominant. A hint of clove can also be detected from nearly start to finish. Medium-thin bodied with a soft amount of carbonation make this beer easy to drink.

Oberon is a great summer time wheat beer with a somewhat unique flavor profile for this style. A solid choice all around.

Serving type: on-tap

09-25-2012 12:44:47 | More by tectactoe

BeerBucks

New York

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-20-2013 01:43:42 | More by BeerBucks

cb8282

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-20-2013 00:56:59 | More by cb8282

BeerDreadz

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-19-2013 22:34:42 | More by BeerDreadz

bcuz7

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +23.7%

05-19-2013 21:44:40 | More by bcuz7

buzzy

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-19-2013 21:15:31 | More by buzzy

barneysdad

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 15:49:12 | More by barneysdad

twelveinches

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-19-2013 04:59:06 | More by twelveinches

Captnlhook

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -8.9%

05-19-2013 03:59:31 | More by Captnlhook

MilkManX

Arizona

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 03:44:56 | More by MilkManX

Ajbradsher

Alabama

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 02:47:46 | More by Ajbradsher

jmckelley

Michigan

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-19-2013 01:12:06 | More by jmckelley

NJB145

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-19-2013 01:00:51 | More by NJB145

rgille2

Ohio

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-18-2013 22:20:20 | More by rgille2

Fargrow

North Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +10.7%

05-18-2013 22:05:00 | More by Fargrow

OtisCampbell007

Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

05-18-2013 21:57:35 | More by OtisCampbell007

Yogidaddy

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%

05-18-2013 21:51:04 | More by Yogidaddy

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.25/5  rDev -15.4%

05-18-2013 20:59:07 | More by Photekut

Roman5150

Michigan

3.98/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

bottle into pint glass

appearance: cloudy yellow- orange unfiltered with 1 finger white head

smell: citrus, cloves, coriander, wheat, rye,

taste: very smooth wheat backbone with subtle citrus and rye notes, very refreshing and highly drinkable.

mouthfeel: highly carbonated, light body

overall: Perfect summer beer, I went to school in Kalamazoo and Oberon Day is one of the best days of the year. Don't even bother if it's more than 3 months old, i'd even stop at 2. It's amazing fresh and and tap as well, even served with the stereotypical orange peel. Highly drinkable, if you like wheat beers this is one of the better American versions, maybe because they use only ingredients from Europe.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 05:48:31 | More by Roman5150

SocalKicks

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

05-18-2013 03:55:13 | More by SocalKicks

bobbyr5

Michigan

4.54/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Orange/ yellow

S: Orange, Wheat

T: Taste the citrus from the orange. Surprisingly good compared to other wheats

M: Medium carbonation.

O: One of the staple Bell's beers, and deserves the credit. Cheap price for what you get.

Serving type: Bottle in pint glass, no orange peel

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 21:48:25 | More by bobbyr5

ryand14

Michigan

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-17-2013 13:31:51 | More by ryand14

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +4.2%

05-17-2013 04:51:59 | More by iHeartMNBeer

andrewjraab

Michigan

4.56/5  rDev +18.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A - pours a pale orange with good head at first, that quickly disappears. Decent lacing, not much head retention.

S - orange peels, grains, wheat, bread. A light nose, but smells wonderful.

T - The most amazing blend for a wheat ale. I don't usually prefer wheat ales, but this brew is the most unique and drinkable beer I have ever had in this category. Crisp and refreshing, citrus notes, faint bitterness to close to bite just a bit for some lip smacking goodness.

O - This beer defies the odds for me. I can't place my finger on it. I don't really enjoy any other beers in this category, nor would I choose to drink any in this category. This beer needs its own genre and that would be ass kicking, highly (and dangerously) drinkable summer ale. It is the quintessential american summer ale and is an absolute must try. Note - although it goes against the grain for the beer purist, you must try it with an orange peel. This beer paves the way for the right of spring in Michigan. Amen Bells. Amen Oberon.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 03:40:31 | More by andrewjraab

somethingcreative

Indiana

3/5  rDev -21.9%

05-17-2013 00:56:58 | More by somethingcreative