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Beer #29 - Bell's Brewery Oberon Ale

Style: American Pale Ale
Purchased at: Whole Foods
What makes this beer different: Citrusy
Will I be drinking this again: Yes.
Grade: B+


Comments:
This is a great summer beer; it's light, crisp, and quite drinkable! This is an unfiltered brew, with little pieces of orange and other citruses floating around ... but that's a good thing. Excellent lacing, with a ton of carbonation. The major downside of this beer is the cost. It's about $9 for a six pack. That being said a 6 pack of Blue Moon, which is a comparable brew, will still run you $6-$8. This is definitely a beer I can get behind and recommend, especially in these upcoming summer months! Give it a try, and post your comments here on the blog :)


This beer was recommended to me by the lovely Dabney Topp, and purchased for my enjoyment by the Topp Family! Bottoms Up, and good catch Dabs! :)


Recommendations:
Some crab legs would go perfectly with Oberon Ale. Cheers!
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