Today I'm going to try my second beer from Bell's Brewery in Comstock, Michigan. The first was Bell's Special Double Cream Stout, which I thoroughly enjoyed. On the other end of the beer spectrum is the one for today, Bell's Oberon Ale. I couldn't find anything out about the naming of the beer, so my guess is that Oberon is the Oberon made famous by Shakespeare, Oberon King of Shadows and Fairies. I'm not quite sure if that is a powerful position or not!
Oberon Ale is a wheat ale which has a very nice yeasty and fruity aroma. The flavors have a large wheat presence and a spicy clove, orange and peppery aspect as well. The orange comes across more in the tail end of the finish on your palate. This is a light-bodied, refreshing beer and it is extremely pleasant to drink. I don't taste the 5.8% alcohol one bit. I'd have to say that the beer is slightly overly carbonated for my liking, but all in all, it is the kind of beer you should buy in multiples.
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2 comments:
This is my all-time favorite beer. Some people think it's just okay, some people find it quite pleasant. I, on the other hand, am absolutely in love with it. Just great!
I'm a Bell's fan boy. You should also try their Amber Ale.
Thanks, D. Definitely a great beer, and I'll look for their Amber Ale, too.
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