Beer Review: Bell's Oberon Ale

Serving Type: Bottle

ABV: 5.8 percent

Appearance: The Bell's Oberon Ale body has an orange color that is very reminiscent of the shade used on the bottle's label. It also embodies that haziness that characteristic of many wheat-style brews. It's cloudy, but doesn't appear to be too thick. The head is white and fizzy. It dissipates fast and leaves little retention.

Smell: The aroma that I got fro this brew instantly reminded me of a freshly-peeled orange. Few citrus beers get this nailed as close as Oberon does. A little bit of spicy/peppery notes follow that up before the usual wheat and yeast notes top of this wonderful smelling experience.

Taste: The orange citrus and spice provide a powerful combo on the tongue. The sweet and sour of the orange go perfectly with the spice. A bitter paleness from the wheat takes over on the finish. An excellent experience in terms of tasting.

Overall Rating: 

An excellent summer seasonal beer to come across. The citrus and wheat flavors go together well with each other in both the aroma and taste. The bitterness of the wheat in the finish is vastly different than any other of the style that I've come across.