Bell's Oarsman - Bell's Brewery, Inc.

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1,058 Ratings

rAvg: 3.52
pDev: 16.76%
Reviews: 476
Hads: 582

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Brewed by:
Bell's Brewery, Inc.

Michigan, United States

Style | ABV
Berliner Weissbier | 4.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (402), on-tap (69), growler (5).

Notes:
Sour mash wheat ale.

"Designed as a flavorful session beer, Oarsman Ale uses a classic German brewing technique to impart a light, refreshing tartness. Oarsman Ale grew out of a desire to explore the tradition of session beers, trading intensity for finesse while still creating a worthwhile experience for the taster. The grain bill includes a healthy portion of wheat, while light hopping lend citrus & herbal notes to the aroma. Fermented with Bell's house ale yeast, Oarsman comes in at 4.0% alcohol by volume. Rather than being the dominant flavor note, the tartness in Oarsman takes on more of a palate-cleansing role, making it perfect with meals or purely on its own."

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hyoung41

Virginia

3.5/5 rDev -0.6%

09-27-2012 00:55:15 | More by hyoung41

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Omnium

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3.5/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle > Pint Glass

A - Pours a very light yellow color, no head, no lacing.
S - Lots of wheat and very sour smelling citrus aroma.
T - Tart punch in front and then mixes with the wheat, a little bitterness.
M - Clean but still a little pucker on the sour hanging on.
O - Not bad, its different for a session, but I'm not gonna get this often.

Serving type: bottle

06-06-2013 02:09:27 | More by Omnium