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

MsMandy

Wisconsin

4.38/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Deep golden hue, cloudy

S- Smokey, wheat heavy fragrance

T- Starts smokey. Strong, yeasty wheat middle. Similar finish. Aftertaste is pleasant.

M- Light-medium body, medium/good amount of carbonation

D- Great Flavor! Easy and extremely enjoyable to drink. One of my favorite summertime wheat beers.

Serving type: bottle

09-23-2010 23:26:25 | More by MsMandy

GlennSt

Michigan

4.18/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Gleaming, slightly cloudy orange color. In the past, I've had some more cloudy than others but the color stays consistent, regardless of whether it's on tap or not, The aroma has a definite orange flavor along with an unexpectedly sharp bite; the flavor still has less of a bite but the fruitiness follows though and predominates. This is definitely an ale and it's definitely a summer ale. You could drink this all day and night. Well, I could. I bought a case today and we'll see how long it lasts.

Locally, they offer it on tap along with an orange slice in it;, if you're an orange-slice-in-your-beer-drinker, you'll be in Heaven. If you're a man, don't let anyone see you but it's good.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2010 20:39:35 | More by GlennSt

mcaulifww

Virginia

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

bottle puored into a glass

cloudy pale in color. nice head that faded quickly

smell not very robust. understated

very citrusy and not bitter a wheat ale that is very pale ale in taste

no rough aftertastes, pleasant mouthfeel.

I'm not big on wheat beers but I like this much better. very subtle

Serving type: bottle

08-27-2011 23:36:19 | More by mcaulifww

ChadSimmons

Indiana

3.93/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Had this on tap at a local bar for the first time and it was so delicious I had to stop by a local bottle store and pick up a sixer.

A- Pours a cloudy, golden-yellow color that is very inviting with 1.5" head. Visible sediment is apparent.

S- Smells very fruity! Apricots with hints of citrus.

T- Hints of citrus but not too overwhelming. The citrus is a perfect balance to the malt. There is a trace of hops but it is well hidden.

M- Medium to light body that leaves a semi-dry finish. Very refreshing!

O- A very good beer that hits the spot on these warm days Indiana has been having lately. I would definitely buy it again. Yes, I will say it . . . sessionable!

Serving type: bottle

03-30-2012 23:12:47 | More by ChadSimmons

propstm

Massachusetts

3.58/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Opening Notes: This is a brew my roomates raved about and had been hesitant to try. Usually a fan of darker stouts, I was a bit "skurred" by the potential of another lighter colored beer.

Smell: Citrus and Yeast are the first two scents, a subtle welcoming aroma, I began to think this is a beer i should try rather than fear.

Pour: The bottled poured a brew into a pint glass with a hazy golden-orange color. The result was a slight head with a small amount of lacing.

Taste: Gotta admit, this is one I will drink again. citrus and wheat, those are the most evident flavors. the first brew went down well, but with the second, the flavor seemed to become harsh.

I concede, this is a good brew i will drink again, it's got a good mouthfeel, not too heavy, however distinct. this is a very drinkable beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2006 19:32:33 | More by propstm

medic3616

Michigan

4.93/5  rDev +28.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A very pleasant beer with a full body and crisp clean finish with a slightly sweet and nutty aftertaste. It pairs well with beef of any type and although some will put an orange wedge or a splash of oj in it, it stands well on its own.

Even though it is a full bodied beer it does not have a heavy feeling when you drink it.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2008 19:12:30 | More by medic3616

craftaddict

Minnesota

4.2/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

Pours an ever so slightly hazy golden amber with lots of bubbles rising to the top into a short-living white head that dissipates to a swirl and ring quickly leaving traces of lacing. Aroma is sweet with bready wheat balance with the citrus hops with lemons and oranges. Taste follows the aroma with the big wheat backbone up front and a slight hop bitterness in the finish with mainly citrus. A hint of spices show up in the taste that I didn't get in the smell. The mouthfeel is medium bodied with tons of carbonation, good summer drinking.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2009 01:17:13 | More by craftaddict

nikoelnutto

Michigan

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Drank from 12oz bottle on a hot day in the spring.

A- orange-tan with very white foam. "head' (this was a bottle) dissipated quickly and wasn't drank at all. Some people like that, other don't. Average appearance for a wheat ale.

S- Very sweet and citrus like. almost too much like a orange in a bottle.

T- Crisp citrus and light spice. Evident wheat aftertaste. As it warmed up it the bitterness was a little more apparent.

M- Heavier than other beers of its type. Not unpleasant- full and wheaty

D- Drinkability high, this beer goes down smooth with the perfect amount of carbonation. tingly and sweet on the back of the tongue.

Overall this is a great beer for the a seasonal state. Warm weather needs oberon.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2009 00:58:21 | More by nikoelnutto

SeaBrew40

Florida

3.1/5  rDev -19.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Cloudy golden hue, from the floating particulates and swirling yeast. Very light carbonation with no head retention or lacing. Has a very homebrewed aroma. Light hopping, present more through bittering than aroma. The more subtle fruit flavors of the wheat are masked by the bitterness. I would have preferred less bittering to allow the wheat/fruit flavors be more pronounced. Not really what I think of when I want a summer seasonal, but a pretty good, interesting beer nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2009 06:21:22 | More by SeaBrew40

Box4Rocks

Michigan

4.13/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

This beer is and always will be my go to summer ale. It is always great to experience the change in the flavor as thier stash matures from the beginning of summer to the end of summer. I always try to pick up a late summer batch before the season ends.

The color of the ale is reminicent of a summer evening as the sun starts to set. A fiery orange color with the creamy white head acting like the last of the cumulus clouds in the summer sky. The aroma is floral with fuity notes and allows the hops to present themselves but not overpowering. The taste is citrusy and sweet perhaps the hop flavor gets lost a little in the malt but I won't argue. Perfect to drink when it is not too cold, but still above room temperature just to take the heat of the summer day away.

Serving type: on-tap

07-31-2009 17:14:34 | More by Box4Rocks

pointyskull

Illinois

3.85/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.5

I've heard so much about Oberon I thought I'd try when my local bar offered it on tap.

Modest head that dissipated quickly, which gave way to a wonderful citrus/orange aroma.

Mouthfeel didn't wow me as much as the smell, but that doesn't diminish its high drinkability. Plus, the above bar ABV is well-hidden.

I could see this an easy drinking summer beer while hanging out outdoors, but in a bar setting with more robust offerings I was hardpressed to find anything to make me want to go back to it.

All in all, somewhat underwhelmed given the truly exceptional Bell's product I've had before.

Serving type: on-tap

05-01-2010 13:29:03 | More by pointyskull

jtucker7

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is truly a perfect summer beer, with a far deeper taste than I initially expected. On the first sip there is a light taste of citrus with a fairly well rounded finish, but every sip that follows brings a different experience, deeper citrus notes and the bitterness rounds out well the further down the bottle I got. At its price point it is truly a great beer for a summer party, or just sipping alone outside.

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2010 23:54:31 | More by jtucker7

junker18

District of Columbia

2/5  rDev -47.9%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2

If this was a macro attempt at a craft brew, it wouldn't get a C rating. For as bland as it is, I'm actually kind of angry it has such a high ABV, which precludes me from having 6 of them on a Saturday afternoon without getting more sauced than I'd prefer.

Serving type: bottle

04-08-2011 20:19:36 | More by junker18

OldGreyBeerd

Pennsylvania

4.18/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A - A golden color, slight haze with orange tone.

S - Light citrus with wheat and yeast.

T - Crisp with mild hops overtone. A little tangy.

M - Mild creaminess but with a tingle and bite on the after taste.

First time I had this beer was on tap into a pint glass. It had a creamy head that held to the bottom. I liked it enough to pick up a case of bottles. Bottles are a little more carbonated, but still provide a good pour and taste close to the draft.

Serving type: on-tap

04-29-2011 22:31:34 | More by OldGreyBeerd

RoadPhish

South Carolina

3.45/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A--light, golden orange color--no head remained once the beer settled into the glass

S--unfortunately, no orange or lemon aroma

T--hints of lemon and orange

M--did not go down as expected--a rough texture on the back-end

O--Oberon is a good summer brew, but I would recommend Bell's Two Hearted Ale (IPA) over this particular American wheat ale, regardless of the season.

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2011 01:11:36 | More by RoadPhish

IowaBiertrinker

Iowa

3.98/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Oberon Orange. Nice dark yellow-orange color with a thin off-white head.

S: Orange, Lemon, citrus nose becoming slightly more floral as it warms.

T: Less fruit than the nose would indicate, but just the right balance of flavors. Light orange zest. A nice clean finish also.

M: Nice medium, slightly carbonated mouthfeel. Light and crisp.

O: This was a great summer beer, which I drank on a 95 degree day. Served at refrigerator temp. Next time, I will try closer to room temp to get a true appreciation for the flavors. Great first impression.

Serving type: bottle

07-19-2011 13:41:54 | More by IowaBiertrinker

JonesyMSU

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

Bell's Oberon Ale is one of my favorite wheat ales. I'm from West Michigan, so I have a natural affinity for this brew, but I've had lots of beer in my days (especially while attending Michigan State University) and Oberon will always be a favorite of mine.

It's smooth, dark pour finishes with a decently thick head and is accompanied by orange and wheat aromas. It has a slightly bitter and hoppy after-taste, but has a smooth and warm, yet slightly dry feel on the palate, which adds to its crispness. Accompanied by an orange slice, this 'American wheat ale with the color and scent of a summer afternoon' is perfect for accompanying warm weather and summer parties with your friends. Beware - the bottles aren't twist-offs. I would say that this beer is somewhat similar in respects to the orange-like qualities of the Blue Moon Belgian white, but surpasses it and others in its class and will be enjoyed by wheat-loving beer enthusiasts.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 03:07:33 | More by JonesyMSU

SpecialCare

Minnesota

2.95/5  rDev -23.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Appearance is cloudy, golden, and with a decent head that quickly fizzles away to nothing. I think I must have had an old bottle, because all the delicious things other posters smell in the nose aren't in my glass. Overly sweet and skunky nose. Taste is citrus to start, nice earthy malt to finish. Unfortunately, as it warmed, the taste shifted to match the nose. Wishing I had this on tap, at the beginning of summer... I think the drinkability would be much higher. Currently, I'm not sure I want to finish the one I have.

Serving type: bottle

11-28-2005 04:13:07 | More by SpecialCare

meeomie

Illinois

4.93/5  rDev +28.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Bright almost backlit appearance, orange color. Medium head and carbonation. Delectably earthy, mostly morel combined with a hint of citrus smell. Clean, crisp, semi-dry taste...no lasting aftertaste. Light to medium, smooth mouth feel. Easily my current favorite domestic ale.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2009 18:12:27 | More by meeomie

DAEverett

District of Columbia

3.7/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Good easy drinking summer beer. Non destinct smell doesn't measure up to taste. Very appealing color matched by drinkability. Soft aftertaste, small fruit flavors. Some enjoy with an orange I just squeezed a few drops in so actual fruit wouldn't over power taste. Better on tap than bottle. Had 4 on a warm spring night and was very happy with my choice.

Serving type: on-tap

04-02-2010 06:10:19 | More by DAEverett

standupjack

Michigan

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

Bell's is one of my favorite standbys in Michigan. It's a seasonal summer brew that is definitely better on tap than in bottles. Mini kegs won't be released for another month or two, so I picked up my first six-pack of the spring yesterday.

Hint of fruit and spices in both scent and taste, a cloudy orange-ish color, a bit of hoppy bitterness. Very refreshing drink. Seems to be more bitter and less fruity from the bottle than from tap, but I haven't sampled this year's draft. ABV percentage puts you in a good place after a few.

We often say around here that when Bell's Oberon is released, it means summer is upon us. I bought this on a nearly 80-degree day in Michigan this week, upon the rollout of this year's batch. This definitely enhances the summer experience, and is a great beer to sip on a scorching hot day on the lake. This definitely is a staple of our summers and once again, Bell's doesn't disappoint.

Pour some on your burgers on the grill, too. Adds some fruity, spicy flavor.

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2010 16:13:38 | More by standupjack

jonasfjt51

Missouri

4.1/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Remarkably I'd like to see/taste what this would be like with freshly squeezed lime.
Flying SaucerKC
Draft
As with most Bell's it doesn't disappoint
Agreed I could enjoy more....
Like opening day Bells new Oberon signals "summer" is here.
Change the furnace filter, it will be hot before you know it.

Serving type: on-tap

04-13-2010 22:47:35 | More by jonasfjt51

hyzershot

Michigan

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

like it say's on the bottle Oberon our summer ale. an American wheat ale with the color and scent of a summer afternoon. This is a delicious beer that is unfiltered and full of flavor, Pours a cloudy amber orange color with a nice rich mouthfeel. Perfect for relaxing on the porch on a summers day.

Serving type: bottle

05-26-2010 01:48:13 | More by hyzershot

neotempest

Michigan

4.78/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Oberon signifies the start of summer. Serve with a orange, and allow a bit of foam to form to induce the C02 and release the great flavor. I enjoy this beer as it is in the middle of my hops tolerance range with Bells two hearted ale being too strong for me, I opt for this beer for all the summer season. I think of it as a bit like blue moon but with much better hops flavoring.

Serving type: on-tap

06-29-2010 02:54:07 | More by neotempest

BigBelly

Florida

4.47/5  rDev +16.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I love a good wheat beer, and while this definitely is not a hefeweizen, its one of the best American wheat beers that I've ever had. Like most American wheat ales, it misses the strong clove or banana scent other wheat beers give you, and instead has a nice floral nose to it.

The aftertaste is a bit fruity with a slight nip of hops and this is where it really separates itself from most wheat beers. The color is a bit lighter than a Belgian wheat beer and looks a tinge lighter than honey, more like straw.

Unlike most American wheat beers, this one isn't overly spiced and covered up with large amounts of coreander. It's very drinkable with an average abv. which is good for barbecues and hanging outdoors. I believe it stands out on its own and is really what an American wheat beer should be.

Serving type: bottle

03-19-2011 01:56:32 | More by BigBelly