Blue Moon (beer)

Blue Moon is a Belgian-style wheat beer brewed by Blue Moon Brewing Company, a subsidiary of MillerCoors. It was launched in 1995 and has since become one of the most popular craft beers in the United States.

History

Blue Moon was created by Keith Villa, a brewmaster at the Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The beer was originally named "Bellyslide Belgian White," but it was later changed to Blue Moon.

Production

Blue Moon is brewed with malted barley, white wheat, orange peel, coriander, and oats. The beer is unfiltered, which gives it a cloudy appearance. It is typically served with a slice of orange to enhance its citrus aroma and flavor.

Varieties

In addition to the original Belgian White, Blue Moon Brewing Company offers several other varieties, including:

• Blue Moon Mango Wheat
• Blue Moon Honey Wheat
• Blue Moon Iced Coffee Blonde
• Blue Moon LightSky

Awards

Blue Moon has won several awards, including a gold medal at the World Beer Cup and a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival.

Marketing

Blue Moon is marketed as a craft beer, although it is produced by a large brewing company. This has led to some controversy within the craft beer community. Despite this, Blue Moon remains a popular choice among beer drinkers.

See also

• Craft beer
• MillerCoors
• Belgian beer
• Wheat beer