# 38: BLUE MOON
Blue Moon Brewing Co. - USA (Est.1995)
5.4% ABV - Belgian Wit
IBU's - 10
IBU's - 10
Ingredients:
Malts: Pale, White Wheat, Oats
Hops: Imported European (Unspecified)
Other: Coriander, Valencia Orange
Tasting Notes
Malts: Pale, White Wheat, Oats
Hops: Imported European (Unspecified)
Other: Coriander, Valencia Orange
Tasting Notes
E: Hazy orange with a natural cloudy appearance with a thick foamy head.
N: Orange citrus, with a spicy, peppery tone from the coriander. There is also a fruity freshness
P: Sweet orangey flavours and a marmalade-like soft bitterness with a generous amount of spiciness.
M: Creamy mouthfeel is replaced by a spritzy carbonation and a mild spice.
Other comments:
A beer that split and divided the brewing industry in the USA. Despite stating on the label brewed at the Blue Moon Brewing Co. it is actually owned by Molson Coors, something that has left the discerning beer fanatic in a quandry. First brewed at the SandLot Brewery at the Coors Field Baseball stadium in Colorado. It was pumped into the bars and served during games. However, demand outweighed supply and that is when Coors pounced. Originally names the Bellyslider it wasn't until when someone acknowledged that a beer this good came around "once in a Blue Moon", that the name was given. A beer that follows the recipe of the Belgian Wit Beer Style, Keith Villa Master brewer has put his twist on it using rolled oats and Valencia Orange. Served with an orange slice to enhance the flavours, Blue Moon is a well rounded full bodied wit beer that ticks all the boxes.
A beer that split and divided the brewing industry in the USA. Despite stating on the label brewed at the Blue Moon Brewing Co. it is actually owned by Molson Coors, something that has left the discerning beer fanatic in a quandry. First brewed at the SandLot Brewery at the Coors Field Baseball stadium in Colorado. It was pumped into the bars and served during games. However, demand outweighed supply and that is when Coors pounced. Originally names the Bellyslider it wasn't until when someone acknowledged that a beer this good came around "once in a Blue Moon", that the name was given. A beer that follows the recipe of the Belgian Wit Beer Style, Keith Villa Master brewer has put his twist on it using rolled oats and Valencia Orange. Served with an orange slice to enhance the flavours, Blue Moon is a well rounded full bodied wit beer that ticks all the boxes.
Food Pairings:
Blue Moon works perfectly with fish and grilled shrimp, where the citrus / acidity can cut through the sweetness of the fish allowing the fish to prevail and balancing the flavours. Fried calamari is a good pairing as the beer can act as a condiment to the calamari, then through the carbonation help to cleanse the palate of any residual fats and oils. Use the coriander in the beer to pair with Thai food comparing similar flavours, whilst contrasting sweet and spicy. To finish allow the creamy texture of the beer complement the smoothness of chocolate, a lovely fondue with an orange reduction would be perfect, or try reducing Blue Moon and create a syrup to pour over.
Blue Moon works perfectly with fish and grilled shrimp, where the citrus / acidity can cut through the sweetness of the fish allowing the fish to prevail and balancing the flavours. Fried calamari is a good pairing as the beer can act as a condiment to the calamari, then through the carbonation help to cleanse the palate of any residual fats and oils. Use the coriander in the beer to pair with Thai food comparing similar flavours, whilst contrasting sweet and spicy. To finish allow the creamy texture of the beer complement the smoothness of chocolate, a lovely fondue with an orange reduction would be perfect, or try reducing Blue Moon and create a syrup to pour over.
SCORE: 3.5/5
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