Blue Moon Brewing, the craft beer branch of the widely known and distributed Coors Brewing, is preparing to launch a new seasonal beer for the Fall of 2012. Rather than leave the decision to management, Blue Moon is going to let the public select the newest release based on the results of a series of tastings held at select locations. There are three finalists under consideration:
Blue Moon Caramel Apple Spiced Ale: This beer is a blend of cinnamon and nutmeg spices combined with caramel malts and real apple juice.
Blue Moon Blackberry Tart Ale: Made with blackberries, as expected, with a taste that balances between sweet and tart and is backed by a subtle malt character.
Blue Moon Dark Chocolate Bacon Porter: The most unusual in the group, this beer is brewed with added dark chocolate and hickory smoked bacon for a unique flavor combination.
Tastings will take place in only a few states but will begin very soon and continue through the end of March, 2012. The winner will be announced later, likely in April. Here is a list of cities, dates, times, and locations for these Blue Moon tasting events:
FEB 26, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
Noon – 4:00PM | Baconfest@ The Harley Davidson Museum
MAR 1ST, 2012
Arlington Heights, IL
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Fox & Hound Smokehouse & Tavern
MAR 1ST, 2012
Janesville, WI
8:00 – 10:00 PM | Looking Glass
MAR 2ND, 2012
Miami, FL
8:00 – 10:00 PM | Sandbar Sports Grill
MAR 5TH, 2012
Fleming Island, FL
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Tapas Bar and Grill
MAR 5TH, 2012
Brookfield, IL
6:00 – 7:30 PM | Champp’s Americana
MAR 6TH, 2012
Chicago, IL
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Corcoran’s in Old Town
MAR 6TH, 2012
Nashville, TN
6:00 PM | Mafiaozas
MAR 7TH, 2012
Aurora, IL
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille – 65016
MAR 7TH, 2012
Madison, WI
10:00 – Midnight | Whiskey Jacks
MAR 8TH, 2012
Charlestown, SC
7:00 PM | Moe’s Downtown Tavern
MAR 8TH, 2012
Knoxville, TN
6:00 PM | Barley’s
MAR 8TH, 2012
Sun Prairie, WI
5:00 – 7:00 PM | Cannery Grill
MAR 8TH, 2012
Baraboo, WI
8:00 – 10:00 PM | Barn Restaurant
MAR 8TH, 2012
Miami, FL
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Lucky Clover
MAR 9TH, 2012
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
7:00 PM | Parrot Lounge
MAR 9TH, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Miller Time Pub
MAR 10TH, 2012
New Berlin, WI
3:00 – 5:00 PM | New Berlin Ale House
MAR 12TH, 2012
Jacksonville, FL
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Tapas Bar and Grill
MAR 13TH, 2012
Villa Park, IL
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Gullivers
MAR 13TH, 2012
Knoxville, TN
6:00 PM | Casual Pint
MAR 14TH, 2012
Schaumburg, IL
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Fox & Hound Smokehouse and Tavern
MAR 14TH, 2012
Boulder, CO
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Salt Bistro
MAR 14TH, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
7:00 – 9:00 PM | O’Lydian’s
MAR 15TH, 2012
Summerville, SC
8:00 PM | Dog & Duck Summerville
MAR 15TH, 2012
Bloomingdale, IL
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Fox & Hound English Pub & Grill
MAR 15TH, 2012
Madison, WI
7:00 – 8:30 PM | Pitchers Pub
MAR 15TH, 2012
Miami, FL
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Brickle Irish
MAR 15TH, 2012
Wauwatosa, WI
8:00 – 10:00 PM | Leff’s Lucky Town
MAR 21ST, 2012
Milwaukee, WI
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Potawatomi
MAR 22ND, 2012
James Island, SC
7:00 PM | Smoky Oak
MAR 22ND, 2012
Des Plaines, IL
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Shoeless Joes Sports Bar
MAR 22ND, 2012
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
6:00 PM | Tap 42
MAR 23RD, 2012
Saint Charles, IL
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Alley 64
MAR 23RD, 2012
Delray Beach, FL
7:00 PM | The Office
MAR 24TH, 2012
Chicago, IL
7:00 PM | Timothy O’Teele’s
MAR 26TH, 2012
Albuquerque, NM
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Allure Bar & Grill
MAR 26TH, 2012
Atlanta, GA
7pm | Neighbor’s Pub
March 27
Atlanta, GA
7pm| Joe’s on Juniper
March 26
Nashville, TN
6:00 PM | 3 Crow Bar
MAR 26TH, 2012
Nashville, TN
6:00 PM | | Beyond the Edge
MAR 26TH, 2012
Nashville, TN
6:00 PM | Red Door Saloon – East Nashville
MAR 27TH, 2012
DeKalb, IL
7:00 – 9:00 PM | Fat Boys Sports Bar & Grill
MAR 29TH, 2012
Barrington, IL
6:00 – 8:00 PM | Wool Street Grill
MAR 29TH, 2012
Nashville, TN
6:00 PM | Nashville, TN | Brewhouse 100
MAR 29TH, 2012
Nashville, TN
6:00 PM | Brewhouse West
MAR 29TH, 2012
Franklin, TN
6:00 PM | Broadway Brewhouse-South
MAR 30TH, 2012
Chicago, IL
6:00 – 9:00 PM | Red Ivy
MAR 30TH, 2012
Boca Raton, FL
7:00 PM | English Tap & Tavern
MAR 31ST, 2012
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
9:00 – 11:00 PM | Grease
I would like to try some of these beers, will there be anymore in North Carolina?
I’m afraid not, unless Blue Moon suddenly decides to expand the program. Otherwise, the program will include only the cities/states listed and Blue Moon will then tally the votes in April.