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barleyburps
05-22-2007, 03:07 AM
I've lived in this neighborhood for ~8 1/2 years. . . there are basically 3 bars within bicycling distance of me. . .. I went out totally expecting to drink tomatoe juice and draft, and I find Blue Moon White beer on draft. . . .This is a first. . .. things are shaping up. I dropped a couple of other brewery names with the bartender. . .
wild
05-22-2007, 05:41 AM
That's about average around here since BM is just another BMC product.
steveh
05-22-2007, 08:46 AM
Just where are you located Barley?

I've never cared that much for BM, but maybe it's because I cut my Wit beer teeth on the likes of Hoegaarden (of old, though the new incarnation isn't bad).

S.
HogieWan
05-22-2007, 10:31 AM
BM has too much coriander for me, but I've found Hoegaarden on tap at a Buffalo Wild Wings and Bennigan's (which also had SNPA on tap). Things are looking up.
barleyburps
05-24-2007, 01:15 AM
Just where are you located Barley?


I'm in Col. OH.

I agree BM has quite a coriander presence, and I know they'll own'd and operated by a macro, but in this neighborhood, it's a major improvement. . .
steveh
05-24-2007, 08:33 AM
Originally posted by barleyburps
I'm in Col. OH. . .

Great Lakes Holy Moses, or Ommegang Witte (Cooperstown, NY).

S.
newportstorm
05-24-2007, 02:43 PM
Bought a single of Blue Moon Spring Ale (amber wheat with lime leaf?).
Drain pour.
Complete waste of $1.50.
steveh
05-24-2007, 03:24 PM
I saw sixers on the shelf, wondered for a split second what the style might be, grabbed a sixer of Goose Island Summertime instead -- mostly based on experience with both brands.

Thanks for the confirmation that I spent my own $5.99 wisely.

S.
HogieWan
05-24-2007, 04:58 PM
The Blue Moon Summer ale was pretty good, though. A LOT of honey flavor, but still good.
ratman03
05-24-2007, 11:41 PM
Originally posted by newportstorm
Bought a single of Blue Moon Spring Ale (amber wheat with lime leaf?).
Drain pour.
Complete waste of $1.50.

What the heck are "kieffer lime leaves" anyway?

"The new Spring Ale is a worthy follow-up. An amber wheat that's a bit darker and a little stronger than the Belgian, this features "kieffer lime leaves and lime peel" additions that would seem to provide ample refreshment on a hot summer day."

http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living-0/1179218479175561.xml&coll=2
Jeff
05-25-2007, 08:30 AM
Whatever they are, I think you only have 24 hours to figure it out.

Try this link:

http://www.fourwindsgrowers.com/lore/kaffir_lime.html
newportstorm
05-25-2007, 08:50 AM
Originally posted by ratman03
What the heck are "kieffer lime leaves" anyway?

"The new Spring Ale is a worthy follow-up. An amber wheat that's a bit darker and a little stronger than the Belgian, this features "kieffer lime leaves and lime peel" additions that would seem to provide ample refreshment on a hot summer day."

http://www.cleveland.com/living/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/living-0/1179218479175561.xml&coll=2

Oddly enough, Stone used it in their 04.04.04 - their worst beer to date, imo.

Coincidence?

http://www.stonebrew.com/epic/press_release.php?ReleaseYear=2004
HogieWan
05-25-2007, 10:20 AM
Originally posted by newportstorm
Oddly enough, Stone used it in their 04.04.04 - their worst beer to date, imo.

Coincidence?

http://www.stonebrew.com/epic/press_release.php?ReleaseYear=2004

New Belgium used it in their Skinny Dip Summer Ale (http://www.newbelgium.com/beers_skinnydip.php), which has been well received by most who have had it.