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Bell's Oberon Ale

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Bell's Oberon Ale is a classic American wheat beer brewed with a generous portion of malted wheat, creating a smooth and slightly hazy appearance. It delivers a refreshing balance of citrus and spice notes with a clean, crisp finish that makes it ideal for warm weather enjoyment.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcitrusyclean
wheat
citrusy
clean
spicy
banana
yeasty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by classic Weissbier yeast character with prominent notes of banana and clove spice.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bell's Oberon Ale

◎ Appearance

Bell's Oberon displays a pale golden to light amber hue with a characteristic slight haze typical of the Weissbier style. A thick, creamy white head forms readily and persists throughout the drinking experience. The beer exhibits lively carbonation that creates a visually appealing, effervescent quality.

pale goldenhazycreamy white headeffervescent

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by classic Weissbier yeast character with prominent notes of banana and clove spice. Subtle wheat grain and light citrus notes complement the yeast profile, while a mild breadiness rounds out the aromatic composition. The overall bouquet is clean, inviting, and refreshingly approachable.

banana yeastclove spicewheat graincitrus

◐ Taste

The palate opens smooth and creamy with prominent wheat flour and bread notes balanced against subtle citrus and spice contributions. Mid-palate remains light and refreshing with excellent drinkability, while the moderate 25 IBUs provide restrained bitterness that never overwhelms the delicate flavor profile. The fruity, yeast-driven character dominates throughout without becoming cloying.

smoothcreamywheat-forwardbalanced spice

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and clean with excellent brevity, allowing the refreshing character to shine. A mild fruity-spice aftertaste lingers gently without residual sweetness.

cleancrisprefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
84
Finish
81
Serve at 5–8°C

Slightly warmer than a lager — 8–12°C allows the banana and clove esters from the yeast to fully develop.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

Best fresh. The yeast-driven banana and clove character fades over time. Drink within 4 months.

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About Hefeweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Hefeweizen?

Hefeweizens are unfiltered Bavarian wheat beers with 4.9–5.6% ABV. Yeast-driven banana and clove esters define the style, alongside a hazy golden body and soft wheat sweetness.

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