Anyone who knows me knows I have a serious warm place in my alcoholic heart for the fine people at the Blue Moon Brewery. They have to yet to do serious wrong in my eyes although their winter/fall offerings are...well lemme save that for another review. Today's artfully crafted subject is their summer offering, Honey Moon (now known as Blue Moon Summer Honey Wheat or something but to hell with marketing I prefer Honey Moon).To start off this is an amazingly refreshing beer, perfect for the hot days of summer. I'm not gonna lie, this is my Gatorade during the hot summers here in ATL (if that sounds wrong to you you're obviously reading the wrong blog). Does this have electrolytes or some dude with a sneaker deal endorsing it? No, don't be ridiculous. But what it lacks in celebrity it makes up in taste. P Diddy might not tweet about this beer but as sure as Sean can't fully close his mouf, you won't be able to put this summer ale down.
In my eyes, Honey Moon gets extra points for being a quality craft beer at an affordable price. It's sweet honey-infused aroma will hit your olfactory senses as the symphony of bubbles dance in the air...sorry. But this does smell as good as most can imagine a beer smelling. I love the rich amber tone of it and the stark white head gives the coloring an even more amazing tone by contrast. Ok ok Roberto...it looks like ambrosia and smells like a plate of yams wit extra syrup...but how does it taste exactly? I'm glad you asked make-believe reader..it tastes great. Is it the best beer I've ever tasted? Nah, but it's far from the worst and like I said it's my go-to beer for the arid days of life. I mean, look it's the first beer I chose to review, doesn't that say something? But in all seriousness this tastes like a traditional Blue Moon unfiltered wheat ale with the hints of coriander and citrus peel and glitter...but with an unmistakable burst of honey. This is a definite "sample beer" for the people who dislike beer because of bitter brews or harsh after-tastes.
Ok here's the "official" stats:
Look: Beautiful coloring and even carbonation. As with any wheat beer, it's gonna be a lil murky like the swamps of Heaven.
Taste: Sweeter than most domestic beers you'll taste that are still considered "normal". (No starfruit or loganberries in this brew)
Mouthfeel: It feels like authentic cream soda. Ron Burgundy would be proud of the "rich mahogany" feel of it...and the alcohol in it.
Best Way to Drink: A tulip glass...hmmm..sounds girly..um let's call it a "top-heavy woman" glass. Yea...that's much better. I usually drink from a weizen glass which is the 2nd picture. (Will still taste awesome in red Solo cup)
Drinkability: So smooth, your girlfriend would drink this...or Drake would rap about it in a smooth sing-song tone that doesn't frighten Caucasoids. Almost no bitter after taste. Well covered by the honey & hops combo.
Pairing: Um...oxygen? Happiness? Bacon would probably taste great with this. Or really anything salty that would balance the sweetness. (Bacon FTW)
Event: This beer is real chill. It would be great at any BBQ/get-together or even woulda been great at our baby shower (hint, hint). NOT the beer for "pre-gaming" my friends. You don't wanna "shotgun" these. Save that for Bud Lights.
Questions? Comments? Wanna go grab a few?
Lemme know in the comments section below...cheers
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