Beer of the week June 28th 2006

Blue Moon Belgian White Ale

Contrary to what the name would have you believe, it is not a Belgian Ale. It is brewed domestically by Coors. What is even more amazing is that Coors has produced a drinkable, if unremarkable, beer. The style of Witbiers is characterized by lemon and other citrus flavors (which is why you will sometimes be given the beer with a piece of fruit floating in it) and are most closely related to German Hefeweizens though, unlike hefes, Witbiers are usually filtered. They are also brewed with malted wheat in addition-to/lieu-of barley which makes it "lighter" and as such it is a popular beer for warm weather. Blue Moon is also widely available which makes it an acceptable find in places that consider beer to be an afterthought. Recommended, if there is nothing better.