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Eclipse

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A wheat ale with subtle notes of bright orange and coriander that complement the wheat malt. Bell's describes it as Oberon reimagined for winter: slightly stronger and darker than its namesake, with 6.8% ABV. Brewed with water, malt and hops, it is a seasonal release and the brewery recommends serving it in a nonic glass.

ABV
6.8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcorianderorange
wheat
coriander
orange
malty
spicy
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—layered over a soft, grainy wheat malt foundation.
also:fruity
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Eclipse

◎ Appearance

Eclipse presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a lively yet refined visual presentation typical of the wheat ale style.

pale goldenclearfine head lacingbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—particularly orange zest—layered over a soft, grainy wheat malt foundation. Delicate coriander spice emerges on closer inspection, adding complexity without dominating, while a subtle floral quality rounds out the aromatic profile.

orange zestwheat graincoriander spicefloral

◐ Taste

The palate opens with clean wheat malt sweetness, followed by a gentle coriander-driven spice in the mid-palate that echoes the nose. Bitterness is restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the orange character and malt to remain prominent, with a smooth, lightly fruity development that avoids harshness.

wheat maltcoriandersoft bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium-length, with lingering wheat notes and a whisper of citrus that fades gracefully. The 6.8% ABV is well-concealed, leaving no sharp alcohol edge.

cleanmedium fadebalanced
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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