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[Jdtirado]

So after learning how to brew as well as hanging around you guys, I've become a bit of a beer snob. I looks for boutique beers that are unique when buying at my local shop, but today I was sitting at the Baltimore airport and the only decent beer at the restaurant was Blue Moon. I have to say that it really hit the spot and I wouldn't mind making something like it. I've seen lots of clones, but nothing that tastes quite that good.

[MtnBrewer]

Try a Hoegaarden wit and let me know what you think about it. Blue Moon is sort of a witbier on training wheels.

[Jdtirado]

Try a Hoegaarden wit and let me know what you think about it. Blue Moon is sort of a witbier on training wheels.

Will do MTN. I will see if my local beer store has one

[djinkc]

Try a Hoegaarden wit and let me know what you think about it. Blue Moon is sort of a witbier on training wheels.

Well how about that, you can be nice!B)Actually, I'll agree. Their basic is pretty weak, but unoffensive. Some of the seasonal stuff, yuck. Coors can make some good stuff - I enjoyed a few at the ballpark during GABF.

[Big Nake]

The style itself is quite nice when it's hot outside. The Hoegaarden is nice, as is some of the beers you might see in the "Grand Cru" style. Was it Pierre Celis that brought the style to the US and started a brewery in Texas? Blue Moon is one popular beer, I'll tell you that.

[HVB]

I was sitting at the Baltimore airport and the only decent beer at the restaurant was Blue Moon. .

Noted, do not go the the Baltimore airport .. Thanks!

[MtnBrewer]

The style itself is quite nice when it's hot outside. The Hoegaarden is nice, as is some of the beers you might see in the "Grand Cru" style. Was it Pierre Celis that brought the style to the US and started a brewery in Texas? Blue Moon is one popular beer, I'll tell you that.

Yes, wit was a dead style and he started a brewery in Hoegaarden to revive it. That burned down, he sold it to Inbev then moved to Austin and founded Celis Brewery.A little odd to compare wit to grand cru since they're at opposite ends of the spectrum but yes they're both nice.

[SchwanzBrewer]

I used to drink blue moon all the time after my shift waiting tables. I still would order one over just about anything else BMC.

[Big Nake]

A little odd to compare wit to grand cru since they're at opposite ends of the spectrum but yes they're both nice.

I know... I'm odd. I only mentioned it because Celis (in TX) made a nice Grand Cru too.

[davelew]

Try a Hoegaarden wit and let me know what you think about it. Blue Moon is sort of a witbier on training wheels.

If you have access to an Allagash White, that's another good example of the style. It's brewed in Maine, but I've seen it in California so you might have a shot at getting it in Virginia.

[Hines]

Blue Moon is my go to beer at a restaurant if I am going to eat. I typically don't mix eating with drinking.

[MtnBrewer]

I know... I'm odd. I only mentioned it because Celis (in TX) made a nice Grand Cru too.

Ah, that makes a lot more sense. I didn't know they made a Grand Cru. Know anything about it?

If you have access to an Allagash White, that's another good example of the style. It's brewed in Maine, but I've seen it in California so you might have a shot at getting it in Virginia.

I like Allagash beers a lot in general. I always seek them out at GABF because they bring interesting stuff.

[positiveContact]

I like Allagash beers a lot in general. I always seek them out at GABF because they bring interesting stuff.

agreed.

[Big Nake]

Ah, that makes a lot more sense. I didn't know they made a Grand Cru. Know anything about it?

As Bud Light ads would say... HERE WE GO. Opposite end of the spectrum ABV-wise, I would assume but still with the orange peel and "select spices" (I'll guess coriander is one) so along the same lines... just jacked up.

Edited by KenLenard, 05 December 2012 - 06:39 AM.

[Hines]

Our local grocery store and the Grand Cru last year. I bought a bottle....it wasn't worth paying extra for. A six pack of blue moon would have been better.*EDITI was referring to the Grand Cru that Blue Moon makes

Edited by Hines, 05 December 2012 - 06:38 AM.

[shaggaroo]

I used to drink a fair amount of Blue Moon, until I discovered the diacetyl. Now I generally avoid Blue Moon. Do enjoy Hoegaarden though.

[Hines]

It's odd that you guys keep mentioning Hoegaarden. To me, Hoegaarden tastes incredibly soured.

[MtnBrewer]

It's odd that you guys keep mentioning Hoegaarden. To me, Hoegaarden tastes incredibly soured.

You say that like it's a bad thing.

[Jdtirado]

I'm with Hines, I haven't developed the palate for sour