BOOZE TYPE: Beer
PRICE: $9.75 at St. Marks Market
RATING: B+
Damn it, I really wanted more of the Smuttynose Hanami Ale tonight! It is that nice cool part of early spring before it gets too damn warm, perfect for something so tart and sharp! But alas, I apparently bought the last six-pack in existence last time, and am doomed to crave it forever and never enjoy it again. STUPID SEASONAL BREWS.
So, instead, it was time for old reliable Blue Moon. I go through phases of loving white/wheat beers and being massively “eh” on them. I think it probably changes with the weather. They are crisp and refreshing and none too heavy, and tend to be good with a spicy or rich meal. I just like saying the word “hefeweizen“, even. Blue Moon hits the sweet spot pretty well, staying light and bright on the tongue without totally lacking any body or character at all, like I feel the problem with Hoegaarden is.
Wheat beers are typically consumed with a lemon in them. Blue Moon has a twist on it, and is supposed to be served with an orange. Once upon a time, I tried to shove a wedge of blood orange down the neck of my bottle of Blue Moon. The resulting mess was somewhat ridiculous, but the beer that remained in the bottle when the foam died down was quite tasty. So, note to drinkers out there: if you’re going to cram some goddamned orange in your beer, pour it into a glass first.
BUY IT AGAIN: Of course. It’s not a beer that knocks my socks off, but it’s a reliable, easy drink.
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