Bells Oberon Ale

Brewed by Bells Brewery
Style: Wheat Ale
Kalamazoo, Michigan USA

Serve in Shaker, Weizen

Poured a large envigorating white creamy head with fine bubbles. The aroma appeared to be citrusy. The lacing was sparse on the sides of my glass. It was bitter tasting and it left a lingering aftertaste. I was expecting a better brew than what this one turned out to be.

UPDATED: JUN 1, 2011 Aha, another wheat I have yet to try. My mouth waters in anticipation. Then I am presented with a 12 oz brown bottle with a label that could easily have been drawn by any elementary school special needs class participant. Ah well, looks can be deceiving. The beer pours a very cloudy golden color with a large white head. Hmmm - looking up I would say. The strong scent of citrus and wheat is prominent. The scent wafts across the barroom table. Strong orange and wheat flavor fairly erupts upon the tongue. The aftertaste is sweet and citrusy. My wife fights me for the remainder of the glass. We head for home and immediately purchase a case for private consumption. This is easily one of the better wheat beers I have encountered.

Tap at pub, Kalamazoo. Hazy dark yellow colour, tiny white head. Aroma has wheat, citrus and yeast. Flavour is grainy, citrus and grassy hops. Refreshing and easy drinkable.

Draft. I can’t agree more with the previous rater- Oberon really is a perfect summer session beer. Slightly cloudy yellow pour with medium white head. Citrus, other fruits, mild spice, and wheat on the nose. Flavor is also primarily citrus and hops with malt, wheat, and a little spice. Feels great on the palate, with a medium body, gentle carbonation, and a surprisingly creamy feel for all the citrus in there. A can’t-go-wrong summer classic.

Bottle. Pours cloudy orange with a medium head. Aroma is lemon and grass. Flavor presents a nice, crisp hops with just a touch of sweetness. Palate coats and leaves a lingering impression of the flavors. A great summer brew.

Bottle. Pours a hazy gold with a slight orange hue and a white head that lasted throughout the beer. There is some sediment visible in the bottomo fo the beer. Aroma has a strong wheat note with a bit of orange peel and spices underlying. Flavor is full of wheat as well with some citrus and spices in the beginning but tapering off.

Hint of hops aroma, cloudy, amber, a small cream coloured head. Malt and hops, with some caramel. Nicely balanced, sweet hoppy after taste. A nice one.

Very hazy; pale yellow. Creamy and soft, yet still crisp somehow. Clean malts, with notes of bread and light grains. Nips of lemon above and earthy yeast below. Not very exciting, but well made and refreshing.