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Oberon Light

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A light wheat beer built around a punch of citrus aromatics. Bell's gives it only 99 calories and 6 carbs at 4% ABV, under the Oberon name, as a lower-calorie take. It won gold in the American-Style Fruit Beer, Orange category at the 2025 U.S. Open Beer Championship, one of several Michigan medals reported that July.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
U.S. Open Beer Championship
American-Style Fruit Beer – Orange
★Gold — U.S. Open Beer Championship (American-Style Fruit Beer – Orange)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusywheatorange
citrusy
wheat
orange
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and lemon—layered over soft wheat malt aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oberon Light

◎ Appearance

Oberon Light presents a pale golden hue with noticeable cloudiness throughout, typical of a wheat ale built around yeast-derived turbidity. The head forms quickly and clings to the glass with moderate persistence, displaying fine lacing as it recedes. Bright carbonation is evident in steady streams rising through the slightly hazy body.

pale goldenhazy from yeastmoderate head retentionbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—predominantly orange zest and lemon—layered over soft wheat malt aromatics. A gentle spice and phenolic character emerges from the yeast, adding complexity without dominating. The overall impression is refreshing and fruit-forward, with minimal hop bitterness in the aromatic profile.

orange zestcitrus-drivenwheat malt sweetnesssubtle phenolic spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus flavors that echo the aroma, reinforced by a light, bready wheat character that provides gentle structure. Bitterness remains restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the fruit and malt to dominate; sweetness is minimal despite the style's low calorie profile. The mouthfeel is clean and effervescent, finishing without heaviness.

citrus-forward palatelight wheat maltlow bitternessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and brief, with residual orange notes lingering gently on the palate. No significant sweetness or alcohol warmth remains, leaving an impression of simplicity and refreshment.

crisp aftertastelight and clean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
76
Finish
78
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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About Fruit Wheat Ale

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What is a Fruit Wheat Ale?

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