Blue Moon Spiced Amber Ale - Coors Brewing Company

Darkmagus82

Montana

3.8/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from bottle into pint glass

Appearance – Pours a mahogany color with orange highlights. Upon pouring there is a small white head that fades quickly to give a very light film and very little lacing on the sides of the glass.

Smell – The aroma is heavy of spice. A huge cinnamon and sugar aroma greets the nose. This is mixed with nutmeg and allspice aromas as well. In the background is a light roasted brown bread smell. Overall it has a nice cinnamon toast aroma.

Taste – The taste starts out with a lightly roasted malt flavor mixed with a caramel sweetness. Quickly the spice flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg come to the tongue. They start out relatively strong and get even stronger as the taste advances. While the spice flavors intensify, so too does the sweet caramel. With the caramel also comes a sweet toffee taste. In the end a pleasant sweet and spiced flavor are left to linger on the tongue.

Mouthfeel – The body of the beer are on the average side in terms of creaminess with a carbonation level that is rather average as well. The body and carbonation are good for drinkability and accentuation of the spice and sweet flavors but also provides enough thickness and low enough carbonation to allow all the flavors to linger on the tongue.

Overall – This is a pretty nice spiced brew. It is quite drinkable and has a nice blend of sweet and spice. When in the mood for something sweet and cinnamony, this is a good brew to go too as it delivers in the taste and is quite affordable.

Serving type: bottle

12-03-2012 02:18:56 | More by Darkmagus82

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

3/5  rDev -13%

05-16-2013 21:35:19 | More by iHeartMNBeer

szmnnl99

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

05-13-2013 00:10:29 | More by szmnnl99

Slay40

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

05-12-2013 02:40:31 | More by Slay40

HarmonMW

Michigan

2/5  rDev -42%

05-12-2013 02:20:22 | More by HarmonMW

TOP

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

05-12-2013 01:11:09 | More by TOP

2beerdogs

California

2.75/5  rDev -20.3%

05-05-2013 13:32:02 | More by 2beerdogs

KiMiRaiK

Washington

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

04-21-2013 21:27:37 | More by KiMiRaiK

cjnuxoll

California

4/5  rDev +15.9%

04-13-2013 01:30:39 | More by cjnuxoll

Giggy

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

04-04-2013 04:42:08 | More by Giggy

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

3.55/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

A - clear dark ruby red-brown, half finger of tan head dissipated to some random spots of cover
S - big brown sugar and dense cake aroma, mix of spices with some mild chocolate
T - dense xmas cake or pudding flavour with a mix of brown sugar and spices, light caramel and milk chocolate, with a bit of an adjunct that lingers on the finish
M - medium body that gets a bit heavier through the middle, decently smooth, bit of a spice kick through the finish
O - they've done a fair job with capturing the flavours of the holiday season, although maybe a little forced showing itself in a lack of balance, but worth trying at least once and I can see this being a potentially sessionable aquired taste for some

Serving type: bottle

03-27-2013 02:01:28 | More by joemcgrath27

jmgault1

California

3/5  rDev -13%

03-22-2013 23:17:21 | More by jmgault1

TerryB

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +8.7%

03-16-2013 18:44:54 | More by TerryB

Herky21

Iowa

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

03-13-2013 02:38:45 | More by Herky21

d5001986

Wisconsin

1.75/5  rDev -49.3%

03-08-2013 23:36:39 | More by d5001986

GreesyFizeek

New York

3/5  rDev -13%

03-06-2013 00:37:02 | More by GreesyFizeek

HeyYoMar

Ohio

4/5  rDev +15.9%

02-27-2013 01:27:57 | More by HeyYoMar

cwblack1212

Utah

2.75/5  rDev -20.3%

02-26-2013 18:00:41 | More by cwblack1212

TheBigBoy

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -34.8%

02-26-2013 05:38:49 | More by TheBigBoy

jmoyer3

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

02-24-2013 20:20:03 | More by jmoyer3

allenson21

New York

4/5  rDev +15.9%

02-08-2013 18:11:34 | More by allenson21

fionn13

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev +1.4%

02-06-2013 20:48:29 | More by fionn13

jordanmckell

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

02-04-2013 19:12:46 | More by jordanmckell

HoneyLamb

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -5.8%

01-30-2013 05:46:48 | More by HoneyLamb

garymuchow

Minnesota

2.65/5  rDev -23.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75

At the time of this review, surprisingly to me at least, this is the highest rated Blue Moon product.
The original spicing is not to strong and reasonably pleasant. A spice, with some cinnamon wrapped in a caramel and apple. In time, though, it two becomes more annoying and less pleasing.
Clear dark amber with darker reds. Kinda' small dark head but what is there for a good long time.
My initial impression on first drink was as favorable as the aroma. Seems kinda' harsh and a bit biting and just not a pleasant or pleasing of an experience. The cinnamon lays really heavy on the tongue and plays with the surprisingly sharp malts in an aggressive way. Finishes on the dry side.
Moderately light body.
I'm not digging the flavors too much. I'm a little surprised this is scored better than the others as I wouldn't put it there.

Serving type: bottle

01-26-2013 02:30:58 | More by garymuchow