Blue Moon Spring Blonde Wheat Ale - Coors Brewing Company

mattkoon

South Carolina

2.63/5  rDev -6.7%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

ok well i feel a little jipped by this beer. wheat beer typically is cloudy and this beer was as crystal clear as a mountain stream. that was a little odd. the smell was nothing special. and then when i tasted it, it was like a regular american light beer. normally i like bluemoon as a go-to beer cause most places have it if you go out to eat- and it makes for a good replacement for a boring old coors light with a meal. the blonde wheat however tasted just like a run of the mill boring american style beer. not a thing to get excited about.

Serving type: bottle

01-27-2011 19:50:24 | More by mattkoon

lespaulrocker

Tennessee

3.43/5  rDev +21.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

My brother-in-law came back with this from the store while we were visiting him. We were kind of weirded out to see a spring seasonal beer when it was snowing outside in January, but whatever. Here we go.

A: Pretty average for Blue Moon, yellow/gold with a small white head.

S: Very fruity, with a lot of lemon and hints of orange.

T: Almost tastes like normal Blue Moon. In fact, most of the beer was like a normal Blue Moon with subtle differences.

M: Typical Blue Moon.

D: Very drinkable, had 2 within 30 minutes and it didn't phase me at all.

This was okay. As with all Blue Moon products, they're what I go to when there's no really good microbrewery option available. Nothing too impressive, but not awful either. I'd call the beer average.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2011 22:23:19 | More by lespaulrocker

RTJakarta

Kentucky

2.9/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Was weirded out at seeing some spring beers out in January, so I snagged a 12-pack of this.

Pretty basic yellow-y appearance with a quickly dissipating head.

A lightly pleasant smell. Pretty fruity and what you would expect from a wheat ale.

Mouthfeel is decent. Carbonation isn't too overbearing, but it's pretty evident.

Taste is okay. Not bad, but nothing to write home about. Basic wheat elements with some fruity notes, mostly lemon.

Pretty drinkable, but I think it's really caused by the lack of a bold flavor or something to that extent. Sessionable, but I usually go for bolder, richer drinks, so I'm probably not going to be quick on buying more.

Serving type: bottle

01-22-2011 00:19:25 | More by RTJakarta

obrendano

Maryland

3.38/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

picked this up at a 7-11 today. BM was my first beer after 10 years of being devoutly straight edge, so it holds a special place in my heart...

A - same ol' same ol' bottle with slight adjustments. poured a massive, thick head that I was excited about, but dissipated somewhat quickly. leaves some lacing as you drink. color is pale crystal clear off-yellow, not exactly what I have in mind in Blue Moon, or a good wheat ale of any kind for that matter.

S - a sharp lemon juice tone is evident, almost like a bag of fruit chews. below it is a good warm wheat malt. orange flavor is hidden but singing backup

T - just as expected from the smell, warming wheat, citrus twinges, big wheat finish. a pretty good payoff for average initial impressions.

M - same as any Blue Moon, light, crisp, etc.

D - won't have too much trouble finishing a 6er, but won't be rushing out for another. I hope Coors is smart enough to produce this into the early summer where it belongs. until then you'd be better off with regular ol' Blue Moon

Serving type: bottle

01-20-2011 21:11:41 | More by obrendano

WVbeergeek

Ohio

2.42/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Appears bright clear golden body with a bright white head, forms thin speckled lacing scattered around the sides of my glass. Aroma has some sharp wheat notes with hints of sweet fruit notes. A touch of citrus peels and grassiness going on as well. Flavor hits with a marshmallow like cremay sweetness with hints of citrus peel bitterness in the finish, seems like a wheat infused cream ale really. Mouthfeel is light bodied, carbonation is moderate, overall drinkability isn't anything to write home about. It's actually hard to drink more so than any golden beer should ever be.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2011 02:28:44 | More by WVbeergeek

wspscott

Kentucky

2.55/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 2

12oz bottle in pint glass
date = June 2011 (I assume best by)

A: Pale golden/yellow color with a thin white head, no lace at all.
S: Slight lemon/indeterminate citrus and a little bit of wheat.
T: Definite wheat "tang" combined with some citrus way in the background.
M: Crisp, medium carbonation
D: I am note usually a fan of the style and this is not a good example of the style. It is easy to drink, but so is water. Doesn't come across as refreshing or pleasant. Not something I would reach for again. I haven't had a regular Blue Moon in many years, but my recollection is that is a better beer. The 2nd one that was left in the fridge will be served to someone who doesn't like beer. Not worth trying, waste of calories.

Serving type: bottle

01-09-2011 20:25:52 | More by wspscott

philbertk

Washington

2.42/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.5

Blue Moon Brewing Company--Adolph J. Coors Brewing Company Spring Blonde Wheat Ale--Seasonal Collection--A delicious wheat ale brewed with orange and lemon peel for a refreshing taste and a crisp citrus finish--2011 12 oz. Bottle. 5.40% ABV. 10 IBU's? (2.0 / 5.0) Wit? Thin foamy mild lace pillowy big white head. Fizzy bright thin straw wheat gold color. Mild wheat ester no hop front. Thin dry sweet bland light wheat ale body. Mild citrus no hop refreshing end. Where is orange and lemon? Sampled 1/5/2011. 6-Pack purchased for $6.99 at Fred Meyer--Ballard, Seattle on 12/31/2010.

Serving type: bottle

01-08-2011 22:05:22 | More by philbertk

Kromes

Georgia

2.8/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 2

A: Crystal clear yellow fizz with a finger's width white foam that dies down to a thin layer.

S: Honey malts, wheat, grain, and a touch of floral hop.

T: Extremely sweet with honey, malt and grain flavors. There are fruit flavors, green apple, peach and citrus, in the background with a floral hop flavor that kicks in and provides a little bit of bitterness in the finish which is still very sweet and syrupy.

M: The beer is smooth and velvety and has a good body to it.

D: Much, much too sweet for my tastes. The flavors are pretty good, but the overbearing sweetness of the beer kills it for me.

Serving type: bottle

01-07-2011 21:51:55 | More by Kromes

OBeerMeGreatOne

California

3.83/5  rDev +35.8%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pours a translucent gold with a moderate head, tiny bits of lace.
Smell:The wheat malt is very up front with heavy citrus to follow. A little adjuncty but what else can you expect from Coors. Still, a pretty inviting smell.
Taste: Goddammit, I hate to say it... its not bad. Wheat malt with balanced citrus. Would be a better summer beer. Not complex, but decent.
Drink: I grew up in Colorado and admit to having peed in the tubing river that Coors uses for their beer. That said, I very much dislike the company, but thought that this was a very good session beer. Sorry for peeing in your river Coors...NOT.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2011 05:58:58 | More by OBeerMeGreatOne