Blue Moon

A can of Blue Moon Mango Wheat beer, photographed on a white background, for a Denimbmc.com blog review. The can features bright yellow-orange packaging with a mango illustration.

Review of Blue Moon Mango Wheat Beer

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Blue Moon Mango Wheat is a beer that delivers exactly what it promises—a smooth, easy-drinking wheat ale with a punch of mango flavor. I first tried this beer at a big-chain steakhouse, where it stood out as the most intriguing option on the menu. It was refreshing and enjoyable enough for me to go through multiple tall glasses. A year later, I stumbled upon it in six-packs at my local Whole Foods Market and had to revisit it to see if it held up to my memory.

The aroma is undeniably mango-forward, leaning toward a ripe, juicy sweetness. However, while the label touts the use of real mango, the flavor leans slightly artificial, with a mild bitterness in the finish.

A glass of Blue Moon Mango Wheat beer with a can beside it, taken inside the Williamsburg Garment Company studio to showcase how the beer pours and looks.
Blue Moon Mango Wheat beer, freshly poured in a glass.

That said, it’s an easy-drinking, refreshing brew that works well for a hot summer day. There aren’t a lot of mango wheat beers out there, so if you’re a fan of fruity wheat ales, Blue Moon Mango Wheat is a solid choice. It may not be the most complex mango beer, but it’s an enjoyable and accessible option that I’d happily buy again.

  • Style:  Fruited Wheat Ale
  • ABV: 5.4 %
  • IBUs: 19
  • Available: Year-Round
  • Awards: Silver Medal, Fruit Wheat Beer 2016 Great American Beer Festival®
  • Calories: 175 per 12 fl. oz. (355ml) serving size
  • Brewer: Blue Moon Brewery, based in RiNo District of Denver, Colorado, is owned by Molson Coors brewery

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