Bells Oberon Ale

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

Serve in Shaker, Weizen

The ultimate summer brew.

Oberon...Aproved..... Update 2002 Version: Best looking beer ever with its juicy gold greatness. citrus aroma. More hops and more coriander then last years version. My rating is slightly lower as i’ve matured but still and excellent beer

When I’ve rated this beer in the past it’s been at the cutting edge of its sunbright spring appearance, when its reality had to deal with the inflated expectations of a Michigander who had grown thirsty for it through a winter of darker brews. Now I’m rating it at the tail end of its season, after a summer of enjoying it at home, on the boat, in the woods. And this seems more appropriate to me, a fairer shake for Michigan’s legendary summer staple. I do agree that this beer has had slightly different incarnations over time, but here, without further ado, is a rating drawn from many long summers’ experience of the stuff: my Ode to Oberon. There is a hazy quality to late summer as pollen in the heated air lazes across your consciousness. And this is the haze at play in Oberon’s faded gold. Hold a glass by a bonfire on the beach and it will run with the reds as well, topping all with a deliciously dense head lashed out like the crest of a Lake Michigan wave. Aroma? Lively, dancing skips of wheaty citrus with significant spicey yeast action and hints of butter as well. All this, of course, prelude to the full throated music of the brew in the mouth - riper, heavier, rounder than your average wheat with just enough oat- bready backbone to support the threading notes of orange and lemon, apricot and mint, exotic spices too. And the finish! Oberon is a celebration of what hops can bring to a well-crafted wheat, leaving a lasting legacy like the strong memory of a summer’s wind in face and sails.

A very summery beer. Very cloudy and thick, with particulates throughout. At first underwhelming, but flavor builds with time. By the end of the glass, I felt it was an excellent beer. Since it is thicker holds cold well... and flavor is satisfying.

Good beer. Full of flavor, with a smooth texture and sweet, yet malty taste. Great beer for a summer day in the sun.

Had this at Duckworth’s yesterday again for $2. Great summer brew. Really smooth and enjoyable. It was fairly hot later in the afternoon and nothing quenches that like an Oberon. A slight spiciness in the hop balances this beer out beautifully.

I am a GLBC fan till I die, but this is easily my favorite summer beer. I also love water, but would rather drink this on a hot summer day.

definatly one of my favorites. Pours golden in color with a white 2 finger head. Smells of citrus and some spices. great wheat taste then then the spices and citrus flavor takes over overall very good beer