TL;DR summary: Summery goodness
Beer style: Wheat Ale
ABV 5.8 %
What I paid: 7.99 (in a pick six)
How it came (packaging): 12 oz.
Brewery link: http://bellsbeer.com/brands/8-OberonAle
About the Beer: Bell’s is one of Michigan’s most well known
breweries. Bell’s opened in 1985 and has been growing and innovating ever
since. They currently have
facilities in and around the Kalamazoo area, and have opened a sister
brewery in Escanaba.
Oberon is Bell’s summer seasonal. It’s a wheat ale “with
spicy hop character, and fruity aromas.” Sadly, Bell’s doesn’t currently
distribute near me, but I was able to pick some up on a recent trip back to the
Midwest.
Color/appearance: yellow, straw colored, slightly cloudy,
foamy white head
Aroma: sweet fruit, slightly citrus
Mouth feel: light bodied, crisp, but not watery
Flavor: mellow, dry finish, bread, mild citrus, almost
floral delicate hint of spice
Notes: smooth, easy to drink, summery. Light without being
watery or dull. Could drink these all night. Sad it’s gone.
Summary: In the interest of full disclosure, this has been
one of my favorite beers for a long time, and one I sorely missed moving to New
England. That said, I love this beer. It’s great on a hot summer night. It goes
well with your favorite summer foods. It’s not heavy, and the ABV is low enough
that you can have a couple and not pass out. If you’re in Bell’s Distribution
area and haven’t had a few this summer, I’m not sure what’s wrong with
you.
Rating : 5
1 – avoid
2 – if it’s the only choice, I guess
3 – a decent beer. Drinkable.
4 – good beer – hard to turn down
5 – great beer - One of my favorites, pour me another.
Style: 5
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