Blue Moon Honey Wheat Brewer's Select 6Pk

Blue Moon Honey Wheat Brewer's Select 6Pk is a wheat ale brewed with clover honey, available in a six-pack of 12 oz bottles at 5.2% ABV. Blue Moon's honey wheat expression has earned notable recognition, including a 2008 World Beer Cup Gold Medal in the Specialty Honey Lager or Ale category and a 2010 Great American Beer Festival Gold Medal in the Specialty Honey Beer category.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.2%  |  Origin: Denver, Colorado, USA  |  Style: Honey Wheat Ale  |  Brewery: Blue Moon Brewing Company (Molson Coors)

Production & Heritage

Blue Moon Brewing Company traces its origins to the Sandlot Brewery at Coors Field in Denver, Colorado, where founder Keith Villa developed the brand's signature Belgian-inspired wheat ales. The honey wheat expression is built on a grain bill of pale malt and winter white wheat, hopped with Chinook hops, and brewed with clover honey that lends a gentle sweetness without overpowering the wheat character. The brewery operates under the Molson Coors umbrella, though it maintains its own brewing identity and recipe development distinct from the parent company's larger portfolio.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Mild clover honey leads the nose, followed by faint citrus and a clean wheat grain character. The sweetness is restrained, letting the grain bill speak alongside the honey.

Taste: The entry delivers immediate clover honey and soft wheat flavors that coat the palate evenly. At mid-palate, a light citrus brightness emerges, balancing the malt sweetness. A very slight wheat bitterness from the Chinook hops provides structure without sharpness.

Finish: Medium-short and clean, with lingering honey sweetness and a trace of grain. The finish stays smooth and doesn't cloy, making it easy to reach for another.

How to Drink Blue Moon Honey Wheat

This honey wheat ale drinks best chilled, poured into a wheat beer glass or wide-mouthed pint to release the honey aromatics. An orange slice garnish — a tradition Keith Villa introduced after seeing European beers served with lemon wedges — accentuates the citrus notes in the beer. It also works well in a Bee Sting (honey wheat ale with a splash of orange juice and a honey rim), a Shandy (mixed half-and-half with fresh lemonade for a summer refresher), or a Beer-mosa (replacing champagne with this honey wheat for a brunch twist that plays up the beer's natural sweetness).

Best For

• Backyard barbecues and casual outdoor entertaining
• Introducing craft-curious drinkers to wheat ale styles
• Pairing with lighter summer meals like grilled chicken or seafood
• Stocking a mixed beer cooler for gatherings with varied palates

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blue Moon Honey Wheat taste like? Blue Moon Honey Wheat delivers a gentle clover honey sweetness layered over soft white wheat, with a touch of citrus brightness and a clean, slightly bittersweet finish. The honey is subtle rather than syrupy, keeping the beer balanced and drinkable.

How does Blue Moon Honey Wheat compare to Shock Top? Shock Top, brewed by Anheuser-Busch, is Blue Moon's closest competitor in the Belgian-style wheat ale category, though Shock Top leans more heavily on citrus peel and spice while Blue Moon Honey Wheat emphasizes clover honey sweetness against its wheat base. Both are accessible gateway wheat ales, but the honey wheat expression offers a distinctly sweeter flavor profile.

Is Blue Moon Honey Wheat good for beginners? Its low bitterness, approachable sweetness, and smooth wheat body make it an excellent entry point for drinkers new to craft-style wheat ales. The 5.2% ABV is sessionable and forgiving.

Where is Blue Moon Honey Wheat made? Blue Moon Honey Wheat is brewed by Blue Moon Brewing Company, which originated at the Sandlot Brewery inside Coors Field in Denver, Colorado. The brand operates under the Molson Coors family of breweries.

What foods pair well with Blue Moon Honey Wheat? Grilled shrimp or fish tacos complement the beer's honey sweetness without competing for attention. A light arugula salad with goat cheese and honey vinaigrette echoes the beer's flavor profile. Rotisserie chicken pairs naturally with the soft wheat and malt character. Fruit-based desserts like peach cobbler or lemon bars mirror the citrus and honey notes. Mild soft cheeses such as brie or fresh mozzarella work well alongside the beer's gentle acidity.

What sizes does Blue Moon Honey Wheat come in? This product is packaged as a six-pack of 12 oz bottles, which is the standard retail format for Blue Moon's seasonal and specialty offerings.

Is Blue Moon Honey Wheat worth the price? Blue Moon Honey Wheat positions as an accessible, everyday craft-style wheat ale — priced within the mainstream craft tier. Its dual gold medals at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival lend credibility that justifies its standing among specialty honey wheat beers.

Why Blue Moon Honey Wheat?

Two gold medals — one at the 2008 World Beer Cup and another at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival — place this honey wheat expression among the most recognized beers in the specialty honey ale category. The grain bill of pale malt and winter white wheat, combined with real clover honey, produces a flavor profile that remains distinct from Blue Moon's flagship Belgian White. At 5.2% ABV, it occupies a sweet spot between sessionable lightness and enough flavor complexity to hold interest on its own. For a widely available wheat ale that carries legitimate competition pedigree, this expression delivers where many mass-market honey beers fall flat.