Bell’s Oberon
From Midwest contributor Richelle..
You know summer’s on the way (even if you are still wearing a down jacket) when you see that bright yellow and orange sun smiling at you from the other side of the bar!
Bell’s Oberon Poured from a 12 oz. bottle to a pint glass. 5.8% abv.
Appearance: Foggy golden color with just enough frothy white head to let you know that you are drinking a fresh beer!
Aroma: Wheat, Citrus, and a bit of spice
Taste: Citrus is the main flavor here, followed with that tiny bit of spice you smell and a wheat aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: Light and crisp. Not at all chewy as one may expect from the cloudy appearance.
Drinkability: Goes down fast and smooth, with a wheat aftertaste apparent. I’m not usually a big wheat beer drinker, but this American style wheat is one of my favorite beers. It goes down nicely without the overpowering citrus pucker typical with Hefeweizens.
Best Enjoyed With: A sunny day, good friends, and light refreshing foods. The flavor and style of this beer is best kept away from heavy, overpowering food. Enjoy it with fruit, cheese, fish, poultry, grilled veggies or all alone.
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July 11, 2012 @ 12:22 pm
I agree with most of the reviews of Bell’s. This was a favorite, full-bodied beer of choice by myself each time I eyed it on a pub or restaurant menu. I consider myself a beer know it all, and my palate is quite refined. Ow. I just broke my arm patting myself on the back.
I love the mouth-feel, and the taste is reminiscent of Fritos and the aroma of dog feet.
Gosh-I just can’t get enough of it!
April 23, 2012 @ 6:39 pm
I couldn’t agree more. Bells has indeed changed the flavor of Oberon! It was about 4-5 years ago that it was a sensational tasting wheat beer. Full-body, rich flavor tasting brew. In Kalamazoo, with Spring approaching came the anticipation of freshly brewed Oberon and numerous Oberon keggers would soon follow. Now days, forget it. The brew if vastly lost its appeal. So much so, many bars are no longer serving on tap due to lack of purchase. I just wish Bells would go back to the brew recipe of some 5-yrs ago!
September 13, 2008 @ 7:38 pm
I agree with Bill Murray, oberon does taste different than it did perhaps 4-5 years ago. I recommend the two hearted and hop slam varieties. my personal favorites.
August 29, 2008 @ 4:03 pm
that was a joke.
August 29, 2008 @ 3:22 pm
I question the credibility of the reviewer. I was there for the tasting, and “cleansing the palate” with shots of Jager bombs wrung out of a bar rag in between each beer is technically not standard in gauging a beer’s taste. However, she is hot, so perhaps this should be overlooked.
August 29, 2008 @ 11:33 am
A few years ago this was a great beer. I think they changed the recipe a little, although they deny that happening. I no longer like it from a bottle but it tastes alright on tap. Bell’s Nut Brown is probably their best beer.