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Blue Moon Belgian White

Blue Moon Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Witbier · One of 44 Witbiers in hopIQ

America's best-selling witbier and the beer that introduced Belgian wheat ales to the mainstream. Brewed with Valencia orange peel and coriander — smooth, hazy and gently spiced with a refreshing citrus finish. Served with an orange slice, Blue Moon Belgian White is the gateway craft beer for millions of American drinkers.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
coriander
orange
spicy
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Featured inThe Best American Wheat Beers

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Moon Belgian White

Appearance

Blue Moon presents a pale golden hue with a distinctly hazy, cloudy appearance characteristic of authentic witbiers. The beer displays excellent carbonation with a persistent white head that provides good retention and lacing on the glass.

pale goldenhazywhite headeffervescent

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes, particularly Valencia orange peel, complemented by warm spice from coriander and subtle herbal undertones. There's a clean wheat backbone with gentle yeast character that avoids phenolic harshness, creating an inviting and approachable aromatic profile.

orange peelcoriander spicewheatherbal

Taste

The palate opens with smooth wheat grain sweetness balanced by crisp, refreshing citrus notes that build through the mid-palate. Coriander and subtle spice provide complexity without overwhelming, while the minimal bitterness (9 IBU) allows the adjuncts and wheat to shine, creating a clean and drinkable character.

smooth wheatcitrus-forwardgently spicedcrisp

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing with lingering citrus notes that fade gracefully. A light, dry conclusion leaves the palate refreshed without any cloying sweetness.

cleandryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Blue Moon Belgian White

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Blue Moon Belgian White

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, citrusy, coriander character as Blue Moon Belgian White will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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