When I grabbed this six-pack at Hannaford, I was unaware that it was a Coors product. It wasn’t until I got home and was looking at the Blue Moon website that I figured it out. Having not tried a bottle yet, I became a bit more hesitant than I originally was; Coors is one of those beers I will just not drink. I’ve never tasted that ‘rocky mountain freshness’, and any beer that needs to resort to a ‘frost brew liner’ gimmick to compete, just can’t be that good.
Anyways, the Blue Moon line offering from Coors is actually pretty decent. The Belgian White is a nice Belgian-style wheat ale. It has a typical cloudy appearance. The smell seems unique, with a definite hint of citrus and coriander from the brewing process. I garnished mine in a Weizenbier (wheat beer glass), with an orange slice and began to enjoy. I’ve only tried a few Belgian style whites, but it was easily discernible that the Blue Moon offering was a bit sweeter than normal. The coriander and orange overtones hit the pallet strong at first, but is not overwhelming. The overall body of it seems balanced and it certainly isn’t too heavy for the average drinker. In the end it may be a bit too sweet if you’re looking for a true Belgian white, but considering it’s a line from Coors, it gets the job done pretty well. It’s also not too bad straight from the bottle, and I’d imagine it would go down well with a pizza. Overall I’d give it a B.
Brandon likes beer. No kidding. If you want him to test the waters before you drop cash on your next six-pack, send review requests (or brew-related questions) to [email protected] with the subject: Beer.