Denver Since them we've been doing what we do best by putting our passion into practice and brewing artfully crafted beers. Today Blue Moon is brewed at the RiNo Brewery in Denver and other locations throughout the world.

A wheat beer brewed with orange peel for a subtle sweetness and bright, citrus aroma. Blue Moon® Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale is garnished with an orange slice to heighten the citrus aroma and taste.

Denver, CO OUR BEGINNING: BORN IN A BALLPARK. Born from a love for baseball, Blue Moon was first created at the Sandlot Brewery in Denver, CO in 1995, with the goal of brewing well-crafted beers inspired by Belgian styles with a refreshing twist.

Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale Our Beers. In addition to our refreshingly unique Blue Moon® Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale, we also offer our collection of flavorful seasonal and limited release beers that reflect Blue Moon's twist on various beer styles.

The grain bill for Blue Moon includes malted barley, white wheat, orange peel, coriander and oats - and is usually served with a slice of orange, which its brewmasters claim accentuates the flavor of the brew. Available in cans, bottles and kegs, Blue Moon has 5.4% alcohol by volume.

The term blue moon originated from the 16th-century expression “the Moon is blue,” meaning something that was impossible. For two years following the eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia in 1883, people around the world reported seeing strangely coloured sunsets and a Moon that appeared blue.

Knowing the American palate would appreciate a bit more brightness than the typical tartness of a Belgian Wit, Blue Moon® Belgian White Belgian-Style Wheat Ale was brewed with Valencia orange peel to accomplish the one-of-a-kind signature, subtle sweetness that we all know and love today.

The grain bill for Blue Moon includes malted barley, white wheat, orange peel, coriander and oats - and is usually served with a slice of orange, which its brewmasters claim accentuates the flavor of the brew. Available in cans, bottles and kegs, Blue Moon has 5.4% alcohol by volume.

A blue moon is the second full moon in a calendar month, and the period from one full moon to another is about 29 1/2 days. So, when two full moons occur in the same month, the first one is always on the first or second day of the month and the second one is on the 30th or 31st day.

Answer. “Once in a blue moon” is a common expression that has been used for a long time, and which means 'not very often,' or 'very rarely. ' It often refers to an extra full moon; however, it has been used to describe the way the moon actually looked, when for different reasons it had turned a blueish color.

Available in cans, bottles and kegs, Blue Moon has 5.4% alcohol by volume. In Minnesota, the alcohol content of all Blue Moon beers bought in grocery or convenience stores is 3.2% alcohol by weight (approximately 4.0% alcohol by volume). Blue Moon Brews and seasonal brews sold in liquor stores are 5.4% by volume.

Now, over 25 years later, Blue Moon is still the #1 craft beer in the US* and delights drinkers in 25+ countries worldwide. A brew that was inspired for and raised by the fans and the game since the beginning, Blue Moon continues to share its refreshing twist with the world.