When, and why, Oberon became Oberon

Bell's Solsun - the beer that became Oberon

A quick quiz. What was the original name of Bell’s Oberon?

I thought of this for two reasons. Second, Twitter reminded us that next Monday is Oberon Day.

First, last week Good Beer Hunting reminded us that Sol and Sol Chelada are a big deal.

And I was left remembering that Oberon was once called Solsun. I’ve posted the whole story in this space before, so I won’t again (although I really like the photo at the bottom of license plates at the Eccentric Cafe).