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Blue Moon Extra

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A stronger take on the Belgian White recipe, brewed to 8 % ABV with the same Valencia orange peel and coriander and little hop presence. It pours a cloudy light orange with a lasting white head. Orange peel leads the aroma, with sweet wheat, a herbal coriander note and a light tartness. The palate follows with ripe citrus, a touch of lemon zest and a soft malt backbone; the body is fuller and sweeter than the original, and a clear alcohol warmth builds into the finish.

ABV
8.0%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
orangecorianderwheat
orange
coriander
wheat
citrusy
herbal
malty
Aroma
Valencia orange peel dominates the nose, delivering bright citrus character without sharpness.
also:tart
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blue Moon Extra

◎ Appearance

Pours a cloudy light orange with excellent clarity for the style, the suspended yeast creating a soft, diffuse haze. A lasting white head forms and maintains good Schaumkleiden down the glass. The carbonation appears well-integrated, creating fine, steady bubbles.

cloudy light orangepersistent white headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

Valencia orange peel dominates the nose, delivering bright citrus character without sharpness. Beneath lies sweet wheat and a distinct herbal coriander note, with a subtle tartness that adds complexity. Hop presence is restrained, allowing the wheat and spice to define the aromatic profile.

orange peel, citrusherbal coriandersweet wheatlight tartness

◐ Taste

Ripe citrus and lemon zest enter cleanly on the palate, carried by a soft malt backbone that avoids heaviness. The body is fuller and noticeably sweeter than the standard recipe, with a grainy wheat character supporting the citrus notes. Alcohol warmth builds gradually toward the finish, warming without harshness.

ripe citrus, lemon zestsoft malt backbonesweet, full body

◑ Finish

The finish extends with alcohol warmth that builds gently, leaving a fading citrus note and mild herbal spice. Residual sweetness persists without cloying, creating a clean, approachable close.

warming alcoholcitrus fadeherbal spice
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
75
Appearance
77
Finish
74
Serve at 5–8°C

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

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.

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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.

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