The beer will debut nationally April 1, but beginning this week, Blue Moon will disclose clues\u2015such as GPS coordinates\u2015on its social sites to secret locations in New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin and Nashville where beer lovers can enjoy an early taste of Blue Moon White IPA. But for a few lucky fans the search doesn’t stop there. The first 20* fans to arrive at the undisclosed locations will receive a map to an intimate future beer dinner with one of Blue Moon’s brewmasters. <\/p>\n
“When we decided to brew an IPA we wanted to do something different,” said Keith Villa, founder and head brewmaster of Blue Moon Brewing Company. “We started with wheat, orange peel, and coriander; ingredients that originally inspired Blue Moon Belgian White. Then, we searched hop-after-hop through a lot of varieties until we discovered a rare German hop called Huell Melon, which complements the citrus flavors in the beer. We ultimately wanted to brew a beer that captures the best of both styles: part American IPA and part Belgian-Style White. And since we had so much fun finding ingredients, we thought it would be fun to get our fans in on the search as well.”<\/p>\n
The Beer Profile<\/b><\/p>\n Appearance<\/b> \u2013 Rich golden color from caramel malts. Blue Moon White IPA will receive full marketing support including digital media via online video across desktop and mobile, display banners on high-profile properties, targeted paid search and social media via owned channels and a partnership with Eater, the dining and nightlife site published by Vox Media, special events and sampling, print via cross-platform programs and public relations. Fans can join in on the fun and share where their beer hunts take them by posting to the Blue Moon Brewing Company Facebook page or by tweeting photos with mention of @BlueMoonBrewCo and #WhiteIPAHunt.<\/p>\n For more information on Blue Moon White IPA, follow @BlueMoonBrewCo on Twitter or go to Facebook.com\/BlueMoon. For terms and conditions of Blue Moon Brewing Company’s White IPA Hunt, please visit www.WhiteIPAHunt.com. <\/p>\n *There will be one announced event in each of the following states: California, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas. For each event in California, Illinois, Tennessee, and Texas, the offer is only available to the first 20 verified consumers at the respective event. There will be five announced events in New York. For each of the five New York events, the offer is only available to the first four verified consumers at the respective event. Offer available to residents of CA\/IL\/NY\/TN\/TX, 21+ only. While supplies last. Subject to terms and conditions at www.WhiteIPAHunt.com.Void where prohibited.<\/p>\n About Blue Moon Brewing Company\n
Aroma <\/b>\u2013 Tropical hop character with a hint of citrus.
Taste<\/b> \u2013 Hop citrus and orange peel citrus complement the wheat and malts for a uniquely balanced IPA bitterness.
Mouthfeel<\/b> \u2013 Medium bodied.
Finish<\/b> \u2013 Crisp and surprisingly balanced.
ABV<\/b> \u2013 5.9%\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 IBUs <\/b>\u2013 45-47
Four Hop Varieties<\/b> \u2013 Citra\u00ae, Cascade, Simcoe, Huell Melon. Huell Melon is a rare hop from Germany with delightful fruity notes, which help complement the citrus notes in the beer.
Food Pairings <\/b>\u2013 Pairs well with bold, flavorful seafood dishes, spicy Mexican food, and strong cheeses such as sharp cheddar and blue.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
<\/u><\/b>At Blue Moon Brewing Company, everything we do flows from our artistic approach to brewing. We craft our broad array of beers with flavorful ingredients for an inviting taste, perfect for enjoying the moment with friends. It’s been that way since we added our first flavorful twist back in 1995 in Denver, Colo., and that’s why we say our beer and everything we do is artfully crafted. More information is available at www.BlueMoonBrewingCompany.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n