Jul 26, 2008

Our Tastes-- Blue Moon Honey Moon Summer Ale

Oddly enough of all of the Blue Moon beers I've had, I've never had Honey Moon. Brewed in small batches May thru August with a very specific honey from Madhava clover in Lyons, CO. This honey specialty ale has won gold at GABF in 06' and 07' and is made with pale and wheat malts. Color is golden with a profound foamy head. Swirled as a true wheat I've even tried it with a little lime wedge on the side. This is the kind of beer you could sling and orange, lemon or lime wedge in and see what subtle after tones the fruit brings out. Ok, for the true history buffs in many parts of Europe and Arabia the honeymoon is the honey month. A father-in-law will provide enough mead for the 1st month to ensure as mush bliss as possible and ensure the lineage. This one is only 5.6%abv.