r/beer • u/JimP3456 • 4d ago

Blue Moon Extra 8%

When did this come out and whats the point of a 8% wheat beer when the trend for macros is less alcohol, not more

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u/dwylth 4d ago

It's the only beer segment growing in the US

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u/jaynepierce 4d ago

I know I work in the beer industry 😩 we’re hurting lol

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u/IAMLOSINGMYEDGE 4d ago

Even the 19.2 FL oz alcohol bombs that are made by the good breweries (Jai Alai, Sierra Nevada) taste like the brewer made them with a gun to their head and tears in their eyes.

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u/jaynepierce 4d ago

I love the brewery I work for and I side eye our entries into this style lol