Kevbeau Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yeah, noticed after writing. Never said it was the best. It's widely available though, relatively cheap and quite refreshing (regardless of who it's made by). But I guess this thread went the route of the beer snobs. I would say if he's enjoying Sam Adams White Ale, he'll enjoy Blue Moon, and not break the bank doing it. 726739[/snapback] There's whole legions of snobs out there who wouldn't touch anything by a macrobrewery no matter how good it is. Even Sam Adams doesn't get much of a pass on their large volume offerings. Blue Moon isn't the best example of a Witbier, but it tastes decent and is readily available, even in chain restaurants. I have to agree with Johnny Coli. Every beer has its place. While I enjoy craft brew immensley, when I get done landscaping the yard, I don't reach for a Victory Stormking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Yeah, noticed after writing. Never said it was the best. It's widely available though, relatively cheap and quite refreshing (regardless of who it's made by). But I guess this thread went the route of the beer snobs. I would say if he's enjoying Sam Adams White Ale, he'll enjoy Blue Moon, and not break the bank doing it. 726739[/snapback] I agree. Blue Moon certainly isn't a terrible beer like Bud, Miller and Coors normally puts out. But like anything else, you get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 If you don't mind sharing the recipe for Blue, I'd like to take a crack at it. 726696[/snapback] Here is a start for you: Malts/Adjuncts: 14.33lb Belgian Pale 1.76lb Belgian Munich 0.26lb Belgian Aromatic 0.28lb Belgian Caramunich 0.1lb Belgian Chocolate Malt 0.132lb Candi Sugar (Amber) 0.44lb Torrified Wheat 5 grams curacao peel 3 grams fresh ground coriander seed Hops: 0.75oz Cluster (Pellets) (60 min) 0.25oz Hallertau Hersbruck (Pellets) (15 min). 0.25oz East Kent Goldings (Pellets) (15 min) 0.25oz East Kent Goldings (Pellets) (1 min) 0.25oz Saaz (Pellets) (1 min) Yeast: WYeast 1762 Belgian Abbey II if you so not use cultured Chimay Blue Yeast Specs: Batch Size: 5 gallons (use a full boil) OG: 1.087 FG: 1.019 SRM: 16.9 IBU: 25.3 ABV: 9% Personally, I have not tried this recipe, but it has received some favorable reviews. I have another version at home that I can post this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Thanks KRC. I'll give it a shot sometime in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 What can I say? I am a whore. 726688[/snapback] Which is why I will vote for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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