Blue Moon Belgian White Ale

First brewed in 1995, Blue Moon Belgian White has grown to be America's best selling craft beer. Made with coriander and Valencia orange peel for spicy, citrus brightness with wheat and oats to add a creamy mouthfeel, this is a complex and refreshing beer. 

The witbier dates back over 400 years, but the style died out in the 1950s. Pierre Celis is credited with reviving the style. Due to the success of Blue Moon Belgian White, the Belgian Witbiers are increasing in popularity worldwide. 

The overall impression is bright and refreshing as the biscuity flavors of pale malt and unmalted wheat are elevated with elegant spices, most notably coriander and orange peel. The end result is an unfiltered beer that is both light and complex, with a creamy mouthfeel. The beer’s rich, zesty taste pairs well with seafood.

5.4% | 16oz | $$ | Blue Moon Brewing Co., Golden, CO

The Blue Moon Story:

After studying brewing in Belgium and earning his Ph.D. from the University of Brussels, brewmaster Keith Villa returned to Colorado to craft ales inspired by classic styles, but with a twist. He brewed Belgian White, a Belgian-Style Wit, with coriander and Valencia orange peel versus the traditional tart Curaçao orange. This gave the beer a subtle sweetness instead of bitterness. Then he added oats to create a smooth, creamy finish that’s inviting to the palate. As a final touch, he garnished his beer with an orange slice to heighten the citrus aroma and unique, unfiltered color of the beer. Once the first batches were brewed, Keith held an informal tasting at the brewery. After a couple sips, as luck would have it, an administrative assistant exclaimed, “You know, a beer that tastes this good comes around only once in a blue moon.” And with that, the Blue Moon Brewing Company was officially born.