Every spring, Michigan beer loves gather across the state to celebrate the release of Bell's Oberon, what the brewery says is "sunshine in a glass."
In 2022, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring an official statewide "Oberon Day" to celebrate the seasonal launch.
"It’s like a holiday," said Kristy Sargent, our team met her at Green Dot Stables in Detroit.
She takes off work every March 25 with friend and co-worker Lorree Smith to celebrate.
Smith told us, "When Oberon Day happens it’s like the kick off of spring and patio season."
Jeannie Stephens was also at Green Dot celebrating the foam filled holiday with her partner and their baby.
She said, "I think it’s the flavor, it’s universal, a lot of people you talk to it’s like ‘Oberon is good, it’s easy to drink.’"
The beer is being released on March 25, and there's a big party every year at the brewery and eccentric cafe in Kalamazoo. There also events starting Sunday at midnight and events throughout Monday and into the week throughout metro Detroit celebrating the release.
You can find those events below.
Monday, March 25
- Big League Brews in Taylor - Midnight tapping
- Green Dot Stables in Detroit - 2 p.m.
- Howlers & Growlers in Grosse Pointe Park - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Checker Bar in Detroit - 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Grand Trunk Pub in Detroit - 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- 8 Degrees Plato in Detroit - 8 p.m.
- Twin Peaks in Auburn Hills - 12:30 p.m.
- Twin Peaks in Madison Heights - 1:30 p.m.
- Hopcat Royal Oak - 5:30 p.m.
- Hopcat Detroit - 6:30 p.m.
- Ford's Garage in Novi - 4 p.m.
- Barcade Detroit - 7:30 p.m.
- Garage Bar in Ann Arbor - 3 p.m.
- Haymaker Public House in Ann Arbor - 7:30 p.m. - Trivia
- Fraser Pub in Ann Arbor - 10 a.m. Oberon brunch
- Ashley's in Ann Arbor - 1 p.m.
- Rappourt in Ann Arbor - 4 p.m.
- Old Town Tavern in Ann Arbor - 7 p.m.
- The Grotto in Ann Arbor - 8 p.m.
- Bill's Beer Garden in Ann Arbor - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26
- Bobcat Bonnies in Detroit - 3:30 p.m.
- Bobcat Bonnies in Ferndale - 4:30 p.m.
- World's End Burger Bar in Roseville - Lunch Happy Hour
- Bobcat Bonnies in Ypsilanti - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
- Good Time Charley's in Ann Arbor - 9 p.m. for trivia
Thursday, March 28
- Buckshots in Clarkston - 1 p.m.
- Art and Jakes in Clarkston - 1 p.m.
- Blue Goose in St. Clair Shores - Oberon Trivia at 8 p.m.
- Brown Jug in Ann Arbor - 8 p.m.
- Conor O'Neill's Irish Pub in Ann Arbor - 7:30 p.m.
- The Blue Leprechaun in Ann Arbor - 10 p.m.
Friday, March 29
- The Circ Bar in Ann Arbor - 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 30
- Tecumseh Tavern in Tecumseh - 1:30 p.m.
