When did Oberon day start?
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today proclaimed March 21, 2022 as Oberon Day, celebrating Michigan’s unofficial start to spring.
What percentage of alcohol is Oberon?
5.8 percent
One of Bell’s most popular beers, Oberon (5.8 percent ABV) is an American Wheat Ale fermented with Bell’s signature house ale yeast, mixing a spicy hop character with mildly fruity aromas.
Who bought Oberon?
Lion
Bell’s Brewery, maker of Two Hearted and Oberon ales, sold to international conglomerate. Michigan craft beer maker Bell’s Brewery has been sold to Lion. The Australian company is a subsidiary of the Japanese conglomerate Kirin.
Is Oberon pasteurized?
This beer has a limited shelf life, because unlike the mass-produced ones, Bell’s Brewery doesn’t pasteurize its beer. Bell likened stockpiling Oberon to hoarding ham sandwiches for months — it will go bad.
What is Oberon day?
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gretchen Whitmer, governor of Michigan, do hereby proclaim the third Monday of March, March 21, 2022, as Oberon Day to celebrate entrepreneurship, the coming of summer and the great craft beer industry in Michigan.
What does Oberon Day mean?
Oberon Day became an ode to the beer’s release and a celebration of spring. “I call Oberon the national beer of Michigan,” says Bell, who actually talked to the governor of Michigan about naming the release day of Oberon a national holiday.
Is Oberon good beer?
The judges were unanimous in their praise for this beer’s light, slightly clove-like spicy aromas and flavors, as well as the quenching wheat tartness. As is typical of an American wheat, the aroma evinces hints of clove, orange zest and even a faint whiff of vanilla.
Is Oberon a light beer?
Light bodied. Perfect summer beer. From a 12oz bottle dated 4/6/21 into a pint glass.
Did Bells get sold?
Hop Take: Bell’s Brewery Sells to Kirin-Owned Lion, Becomes Japanese-Australian-American Beer Company. Last Wednesday, the beer industry learned of its latest craft brewery acquisition when Bell’s Brewery announced it will sell to Lion, an Australian subsidiary of Japan-based Kirin.
Who owns Bell’s beer?
Bell’s Brewery
| Owned by | Lion |
| Employees | 600 |
| Distribution | 42 States and Puerto Rico |
| Website | bellsbeer.com |
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Is unpasteurized beer safe?
Is it safe? Unpasteurized beer is safe. As a rule, drink unpasteurized beer within 45 to 60 days of the production date and make sure that you are buying from somewhere that kept the beer cold from production to the point it’s open and in your hand.
Is Bells Beer pasteurized?
Most of Bell’s beers are unpasteurized. Are they safe to drink if stored at room temperature? Yes! Not to worry – they are safe to drink.