Blue Moon Belgian White by Blue Moon Brewing Company

Beer specs

Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: 3 SRM

Beer details: Rating: 72; Blue Moon Belgian White; Brewery: Blue Moon Brewing Company · Golden, CO; Variety: Ale · Belgian / French Ales · Witbier / White Beer; Alcohol: ABV 5.40% / ABW 4.32%; Preferred vessel: Pint glass; Color: Medium Yellow (Pilsener) (3 SRM); Added by Steve Ercolini; Last updated by Adam

Blue Moon Belgian White* starts out crisp and tangy and ends creamy. It doesn’t have a bitter character because it’s brewed to be balanced and smooth. Its creamy body comes from being brewed with oats. The oats create a chewy feel, adding complexity to the beer while maintaining its approachable nature. Finally, it cleans up slowly, with a residual coriander and orange spiciness—so you know you’ve had something good. A product of MillerCoors.

Smooth, Light, Crisp, Citrus, Oranges

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Reviews

Review by Steve Ercolini

Rating: 60

Steve Ercolini

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Renton, WA

Oct. 26th, 2008 at 7:11 p.m.

Comment:
Refreshing beer that would make for a nice summer beer. Pours a hazy golden amber with a slight orange hue. Has a nice orange/citrus fruitiness and slightly sweetness flavor

It’s not a bad beer, it’s just a little watery compared to most other beers of this style out there.

Characteristics: citrus watery
Review by Brian

Rating: 80

Brian

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO

Oct. 31st, 2008 at 10:14 p.m.

Comment:
Very attractive, it looked excellent. Light golden with very white head. Aroma is light hops, some light grains, citrus, tiny bit of yeast and some banana. Taste is crisp and smooth. Some wheat and a tiny bit of that yeast and citrus again. Finish is very clean. This was over too quick. Wait… coors makes this? That can’t be right.

Characteristics: banana citrus crisp golden smooth wheat
Review by RyanParsley

Rating: 70

RyanParsley

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

Comment:
A fine safety beer. It’s hard to find a place that doesn’t offer a blue moon. It is not my preference, but I’ll order one from time to time.

Characteristics: sweet weak
Review by rockbeatspaper

Rating: 85

rockbeatspaper

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Kernersville, NC

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 6:44 p.m.

Comment:
Actually love this beer. It is my go-to brew for the time being. It is easy on the palette and crisp. I love the citrus flavors and they are fairly easy to pick up. The mandatory orange slice on the rim doesn’t hurt either. Very smooth and, so far, has gone well with most foods that I have paired it with.

Characteristics: citrus crisp light smooth
Review by finalcut

Rating: 64

finalcut

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Huntington, WV

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 7:02 a.m.

Comment:
Not a bad beer but a bit too fruity but, thankfully, not to watery for this type of beer. It is fairly refreshing and is an easy drink; though due to the sweetness I wouldn’t suggest drinking many in one evening.

Characteristics: fruity light
Review by Dustin Askins

Rating: 85

Dustin Askins

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 12:09 p.m.

Comment:
Blue Moon is my daily drinker. A refreshing flavor that is lightly complex. I, like the masses, prefer it with an orange slice in a pint glass.

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Review by Pat Brumfield

Rating: 85

Pat Brumfield

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Mission Viejo, CA

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.

Comment:
This beer gets better with every taste. Quickly becoming my go-to for the time being. Citrus-y and smooth, good flavors, and goes well with most food I pair it with.

Characteristics: citrus crisp light smooth
Review by Casey

Rating: 67

Casey

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Knoxville, TN

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.

Comment:
The ubiquitous summer beer in Knoxville, TN. It’s a great go-to, but I’ll always drink another witbier if it’s available.

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Review by Emily Lewis

Rating: 79

Emily Lewis

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Albuquerque, NM

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 9:58 a.m.

Comment:
Pours a pale and hazy golden-orange with a medium head that doesn’t stick around too long. I’ve always had it served with a wedge of orange, which I rather like as it compliments the dominant citrus tone and aroma. Warm spice (clove, coriander) accompany the notes of lemon, orange and grapefruit. Hops are mild, but apparent, as is wheat and yeast. A bit on the sweet side. A creamy mouthfeel.

Though I normally associate citrus with spring/summer, the spice and wheat make this brew one that I particularly enjoy during cool/cold months … Although, I’d happily imbibe this one any time of the year.

Characteristics: clove coriander creamy grapefruit hops lemon orange spice wheat yeast
Review by Tiffani Jones

Rating: 50

Tiffani Jones

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chicago, IL

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 3:01 p.m.

Comment:
I think this beer is too sugary. Leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Okay on a late summer night, not with food? Kinda orange-y. Not too spicy. Not a huge fan.

Characteristics: orange poser sugary summer
Review by Dirk Sidney Jansen

Rating: 80

Dirk Sidney Jansen

drank this beer from a Pint glass in North Fort Myers, FL

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 4:33 p.m.

Comment:
Coming from a region in Germany where wheat ales are usually served with a wedge of lemon, the orange wedge caught me somewhat by surprise. It actually added a warm character to this light but very well rounded beer. So far my favourite american brew.

Characteristics: citrus light orange smooth wheat yeast
Review by Natalie Greco

Rating: 87

Natalie Greco

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 10:49 p.m.

Comment:
For sentimental reasons this beer will always be at the top of my list. Ultimately, a bit too fruity for my taste, has a very strong orange taste to it. I have to be in the proper mood to drink this beer.

Characteristics: citrus crisp fruity light orange smooth
Review by timmmmyboy

Rating: 69

timmmmyboy

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Farmville, VA

Jan. 21st, 2009 at 9:38 a.m.

Comment:
Among beers with fruit notes this one is one of the better ones. Not too overbearing but clearly citrus. I enjoy this better from tap than bottle, but that’s typically my preference. A great summertime ale.

Characteristics: citrus fruit light orange
Review by Steven

Rating: 85

Steven

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Tucson, AZ

Jan. 21st, 2009 at 1:47 p.m.

Comment:
This beer ranks among my favorites. I am a huge fan of the orange spice flavor. This beer goes well with an orange wedge.

Characteristics: crisp orange-y wheat-y
Review by Jason Robb

Rating: 65

Jason Robb

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Boston, MA

Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 6:23 a.m.

Comment:
Pretty standard white beer. I drink it sans orange slice.

Characteristics: white beer
Review by CM Harrington

Rating: 50

CM Harrington

drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY

Jan. 23rd, 2009 at 6:15 p.m.

Comment:
Just wasn’t doin’ it for me. I’ve yet to find a Blue Moon beer I really enjoy. It’s drinkable, just not my cuppa.

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Review by Chuck Harmston

Rating: 75

Chuck Harmston

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Arlington, VA

Jan. 23rd, 2009 at 7:01 p.m.

Comment:
Run-of-the-mill witbier. Never bad, never great. Better than Shock Top.

Characteristics: coriander orange-y wheaty witbier
Review by William Biwer

Rating: 80

William Biwer

drank this beer from a Bottle in River Falls, WI

Jan. 28th, 2009 at 10:09 p.m.

Comment:
This beer is delicious, I especially like it with a slice of orange.

Characteristics: creamy orange
Review by John

Rating: 90

John

drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Francisco, CA

Jan. 30th, 2009 at 4:58 p.m.

Comment:
Great summer drink! One of my favorites.

Characteristics: citrus crisp orange
Review by TypeMicah

Rating: 72

TypeMicah

drank this beer from a Bottle in San Francisco, CA

Jan. 31st, 2009 at 6:45 p.m.

Comment:
Generally not a fan of citrus-y or otherwise fruity beers, but this one is alright with me. Good when the weather is hot and you plan on drinking late into the night.

Characteristics: citrus crisp light smooth
Review by stumpthegeek

Rating: 85

stumpthegeek

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Plover, WI

Feb. 3rd, 2009 at 11:09 a.m.

Comment:
There are definite citrus overtones to this beer. It’s slightly cloudy, light amber-gold in color with a modest head. It goes well with Italian cuisine the has a white sauce, but not so much with a tomato-based sauce.

All things considered its a good beer, just not one I’d consider as a regular beer to drink on any occasion.

Characteristics: citrus light orange
Review by mjb

Rating: 70

mjb

drank this beer from a Bottle

Feb. 8th, 2009 at 6:23 p.m.

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Review by Keith

Rating: 86

Keith

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO

Feb. 8th, 2009 at 7:17 p.m.

Comment:
A great macro-produced American beer made by Coors. It’s light, slightly fruity with hints of citrus and mild spice and a nice smooth, clean finish.

Characteristics: citrus smooth spice wheat
Review by Mandrew

Rating: 73

Mandrew

drank this beer from a Other

Feb. 9th, 2009 at 12:13 p.m.

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Review by Chris Casciano

Rating: 79

Chris Casciano

drank this beer from a Bottle in Maplewood, NJ

Feb. 13th, 2009 at 3:07 p.m.

Comment:
A favorite beer when I’m looking for something on the lighter side or just looking for a glass of something refreshing with dinner.

Characteristics: citrus light refreshing
Review by C Good

Rating: 57

C Good

drank this beer from a Bottle in Great Falls, MT

Feb. 15th, 2009 at 10:57 p.m.

Comment:
Not bad, but not great either. Kind of bland and watery, but a fairly safe beer if you’re going to be in a bar for a while and everything else seems like it might be worse. Really mild hops, a little bit sweet, with a lot of orange flavor.

Clearly not my favorite, but I don’t hate it.

Characteristics: citrus light mild orange sweet
Review by Jannygirl

Rating: 80

Jannygirl

drank this beer from a Bottle in Buffalo, NY

Feb. 18th, 2009 at 7:11 p.m.

Comment:
Great, easy-to-find, and best with an orange slice or five.

Characteristics: orange-y wheaty
Review by Mr. Benner

Rating: 77

Mr. Benner

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Feb. 19th, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

Comment:
I really like this beer. The orange flavor is unexpected when you consider the chewy texture of the beer, making for an interesting drinking experience. I don’t know that this beer is super-special, but I’d choose it over a ton of others.

Characteristics: cheap chewy oats orange
Review by m@hyou

Rating: 65

m@hyou

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Belleville, IL

March 7th, 2009 at 10:03 p.m.

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Review by Dave S.

Rating: 77

Dave S.

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO

March 7th, 2009 at 10:06 p.m.

Comment:
Surprisingly good for something from Coors. There are definitely better witbiers out there, but this is an unexpectedly solid showing from a company that generally produces the type of beer I actively stay away from. Citrus, spice, mellow smoothness, and a bit creamy.

Characteristics: citrus spice unexpected
Review by Steve

Rating: 57

Steve

drank this beer from a Bottle in Los Angeles, CA

March 9th, 2009 at 1:38 p.m.

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Review by Joe_G

Rating: 50

Joe_G

drank this beer from a Other in Joplin, MO

March 9th, 2009 at 5:26 p.m.

Comment:
Pretty average all in all, but will do in a pinch.

You can tell that they tried to make a decent witbier and it is ‘ok’ and easily accessible. Not exactly a ringing endorsement, but the easily accessible aspect does come in handy from time to time.

Quite good by Coors standards, but when there’s so much better out there.. why settle unless you have to?!?

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Review by Adam Hobson

Rating: 60

Adam Hobson

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Yardley, PA

March 9th, 2009 at 7:13 p.m.

Comment:
It’s a decent beer that’s widely available and serves as a decent alternative to the more standard beers.

Much better from the tap than the bottle. Often served with an orange slice for added citrus flavor.

Characteristics: citrus orange wheat
Review by Simmy

Rating: 75

Simmy

drank this beer from a Bottle in Boston, MA

March 9th, 2009 at 8:46 p.m.

Comment:
Coors makes this?! Crazyness.

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Review by Jack Huang

Rating: 80

Jack Huang

drank this beer from a Bottle in Ann Arbor, MI

March 9th, 2009 at 9:37 p.m.

Comment:
A great beer for capturing the ambience of spring.

For a beer with such production volume, this light, crisp beer has citrus overtones which I relish, while having a surprising amount of textural body, giving it great seasonal versatility.

Characteristics: citrus light oats smooth
Review by Eric DeLabar

Rating: 85

Eric DeLabar

drank this beer from a Bottle in Catasauqua, PA

March 10th, 2009 at 5:04 a.m.

Comment:
I’ve had this in a pint glass with an orange slice but just recently purchased a case of bottles and served it with a wedge in the neck a la Corona with lime, may be a new favorite!

Characteristics: cloudy orange
Review by obsidianspider

Rating: 70

obsidianspider

drank this beer from a Pint glass in State College, PA

March 10th, 2009 at 6:21 a.m.

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Review by tbeseda

Rating: 79

tbeseda

drank this beer from a Pint glass

March 11th, 2009 at 3:43 p.m.

Comment:
Not the best Belgian White, but definitely a clutch beer I always revert to.

Characteristics: citrus refreshing smooth wheat
Review by Ryan

Rating: 85

Ryan

drank this beer from a Bottle

March 11th, 2009 at 5:05 p.m.

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Characteristics: citrus crisp smooth
Review by Tim

Rating: 85

Tim

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Alexandria, VA

March 16th, 2009 at 12:17 p.m.

Comment:
Love the lightness and citrus taste. Great summertime beer with an orange slice as its sidekick. For extra potency, add a splash of Grand Marnier.

Characteristics: citrus light orange
Review by Jason Weaver

Rating: 82

Jason Weaver

drank this beer from a Pint glass in College Station, TX

March 20th, 2009 at 7:57 a.m.

Comment:
Nice light citrus flavors.

Characteristics: citrus light orange
Review by g.jones

Rating: 81

g.jones

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Jefferson City, MO

March 22nd, 2009 at 11:03 p.m.

Comment:
Much better on tap with an orange slice than out of the bottle. Can find it just about anywhere.

Characteristics: fruit unfiltered
Review by Jared

Rating: 63

Jared

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Reston, VA

March 23rd, 2009 at 12:44 p.m.

Comment:
Not the best Belgian-style white beer, but a good beer for the price. Recommended with an orange slice, but would go for an Allagash White over it any day of the week.

Characteristics: citrus light spice
Review by Drew Geraets

Rating: 75

Drew Geraets

drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY

March 24th, 2009 at 6:59 p.m.

Comment:
A delicious and refreshing beer. Great beer after a hard day of manual labor - but only after you’ve showered and cleaned yourself up.

Characteristics: citrusy refreshing
Review by Jimmy

Rating: 80

Jimmy

drank this beer from a Bottle in Norfolk, VA

March 25th, 2009 at 10:50 p.m.

Comment:
This beer holds a special place in my heart. Introduced me to the wonderful world of Belgian beers. Great with an orange slice!

Characteristics: belgian cloudy orange white
Review by nilok

Rating: 55

nilok

drank this beer from a Other in Washington, DC

March 27th, 2009 at 8:05 p.m.

Comment:
While I’ll prefer this to most beers at most ball parks, it’s nothing to write home about. The tangy aftertaste is just off-putting enough for me to not really want to have a second.

Characteristics: light tangy
Review by SCLisi

Rating: 74

SCLisi

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Elkhart, IN

March 30th, 2009 at 4:53 a.m.

Comment:
Pretty good Belgian white. Great for a summer afternoon.

The smell is about that of any Belgian white, with a fruity undertone. The tangy, yet sweet taste is counteracted by a smooth finish. Nice head, great lace.

Characteristics: citrus orange
Review by Aprocks

Rating: 90

Aprocks

drank this beer from a Pint glass in East Los Angeles, CA

April 9th, 2009 at 9:37 a.m.

Comment:
I do enjoy this beer. My first discovery was in a club/bar in West Covina, California. They did not have any New Castle so I opted for something new. I’ve been a happy consumer ever since.

Characteristics: delicious fruity golden smooth sweet
Review by Justin Bleach

Rating: 87

Justin Bleach

drank this beer from a Bottle in Richmond, VA

April 27th, 2009 at 2:31 p.m.

Comment:
Not a bad cheap wheat beer.

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Review by Abs007

Rating: 92

Abs007

drank this beer from a Pint glass

May 13th, 2009 at 8:48 p.m.

Comment:
This beer was created in the Sandlot Brewery in Coors Field by Coors brewing company. This is the only Coors product I will put to my lips. One of my favorite wheat beers that has a nice citrus finish and by adding an orange, the citrus overtones really pull through.

Characteristics: citrus light refreshing
Review by coffeepostal

Rating: 75

coffeepostal

drank this beer from a Goblet in Riverside, CA

May 14th, 2009 at 9:33 p.m.

Comment:
Blue Moon is a great American beer that’s trying to be an average Belgian white.

Characteristics: citrus light refreshing wheat white
Review by hey_phatalbert

Rating: 49

hey_phatalbert

drank this beer from a Pint glass

May 28th, 2009 at 7:32 p.m.

Comment:
Its alright, its what you get when you have the brewing and research power of Coors behind a pseudo-microbrew label. Yea its sorta Belgium, sorta wheaty which make a good beer on its own. The thing that gets me the big three already sell 95% of the beer in the USA why do they have to pinch out a quality micro-brew with this. Thats what this stuff does it takes a tap that a struggling micro could have in that sports bar, neighborhood bar etc.

Characteristics: in Pseud-micro taste
Review by acdha

Rating: 80

acdha

drank this beer from a Bottle in East Lyme, CT

June 23rd, 2009 at 4 p.m.

Comment:
Quite tasty - we had a couple cases at our wedding and it was a crowd favorite

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Review by Spirits Lady

Rating: 86

Spirits Lady

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Nashville, TN

July 1st, 2009 at 4:42 p.m.

Comment:
I love wheat beer, but this one isn’t my favorite. However, it is very good and very accessible, so it’s my beer of choice when I’m out and in the mood for a wheat at an establishment with a limited choice.

Characteristics: citrus
Review by Wally

Rating: 74

Wally

drank this beer from a Bottle in Portland, OR

July 14th, 2009 at 8:34 p.m.

Comment:
It is a good beer for a hot summer day, and it is easily accessible and affordable. Not bad at all, and I enjoy the hint of citrus.

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Review by vito613

Rating: 60

vito613

drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Marcos, TX

July 16th, 2009 at 1:34 p.m.

Comment:
Not impressed with this beer from the tap. too much orange and drink feels closer to a malt than a beer. Not on my go to list or in the rotation at all.

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Review by flexdaddy

Rating: 79

flexdaddy

drank this beer from a Bottle

Aug. 30th, 2009 at 10:45 a.m.

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Review by Joe

Rating: 80

Joe

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Akron, OH

Sept. 15th, 2009 at 7:24 a.m.

Comment:
A very fruity tasty beer. I liked it and had none of the bitterness that drives me off most beers.

Characteristics: fruity light
Review by Adam

Rating: 19

Adam

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Nashville, TN

Oct. 11th, 2009 at 1:36 p.m.

Comment:
I use to think this was a quality beer back when it first came out. That was before I moved to Germany. When I came back to the states, I had a completely different outlook on beer. Craft beer was exploding here in the U.S. and my new-found passion for beer was unleashed. Quality beer is my life now.
Then I had a “Blue Moon” I had once favored before I left the States in Nashville—something was different. Something different about the taste was evident. I still drank it a few more times, but it wasn’t the same for me. It wasn’t until I had a “Shock Top” that it was clear to me. It’s tasted pretty good, but something about the taste didn’t seem quite there. Then I found out who brewed it—AB. Then it was clean—it was engineered to taste a certain way without using quality ingredients to give it that taste. Then I learned “Blue Moon” was Coors attempt to engineer a “craft” beer without craft ingredients. Living in Germany and getting to drink LOTS of different beers only made to strict standards (Reinheitsgebot), it made it practically impossible to drink cheaply made American beer. “Blue Moon” is a step up from a lot still out there, but with the selection available in the U.S. now, it’s a waste of money.

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Review by liljack

Rating: 90

liljack

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Decatur, AL

Nov. 3rd, 2009 at 12:26 p.m.

Comment:
One of my favorite mainstream beers. I prefer a good microbrew but the Blue Moon is #1 among big names. The crisp clean citrus flavors and the light weight make it a great beer to enjoy throughout a relaxing evening.

Characteristics: citrus clean crisp wheat
Review by Red Grant

Rating: 20

Red Grant

drank this beer from a Bottle in Cicero, IL

Nov. 9th, 2009 at 12:37 a.m.

Comment:
I made the mistake of letting a non-drinking friend of mine purchase beer for us; we let the brand be his choice. He said he wanted to give it a try and all that. The taste of this was rather sour there was a hint of citrus… but overall it was pretty rank. As I neared the half-way point of the bottle, I came to the point where I just wanted to finish it without “savoring” the taste and so I drank it fast. Definitely not my favorite beer.

Characteristics: citrus light sour
Review by NickPepera

Rating: 71

NickPepera

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chicago, IL

Nov. 19th, 2009 at 5:36 a.m.

Comment:
Blue Moon Belgian Ale is a good beer. I first tried it when I was in Boston in 2004 when the Red Sox won the World Series. When the bartender put an orange slice in my beer, needless to say I was surprised! I really like Blue Moon and I have reviewed several other Belgian Ales on my website www.DrinkAColdOne.com that you can check out!

Characteristics: citrus creamy smooth