Blue Heron

Blue Heron is a Kristal Weizen beer—
this is a filtered European style wheat
ale characterized by very pronounced
fruity and spicy flavors and aromas.  
Our recipe uses a traditional mix of
wheat and barley processed in the
German fashion.  However, the
distinctive flavors and aromas are a
result of the yeast.
During fermentation, the yeast not only produce alcohol but also
hundreds of different types of esters and high alcohols that are
recognized as bananas, pears, citrus fruits, cloves, nutmeg, and
honey.  It is truly an explosion of flavors.  Some people like to add
a slice of orange or lemon to the beer.  Blue Heron has a medium
straw color.

Blue Heron is in a class of beers that keeps growing in popularity
as more people try craft beers.  It is especially appealing to
people who “don’t like beer,” people who enjoy wine, and people
who have traveled extensively (military).  Blue Heron represents
a significant portion of our sales and has proven to be highly
popular in fine food establishments.  It has been successfully
served at champagne brunches in lieu of the standard Mimosa.

Blue Heron should certainly be a selection in any establishment
that wishes to offer a quality selection of different beer styles.  It
is also a good choice in fine-dining restaurants that serve mostly
wine.  Blue Heron is in the European Wheat style category along
with Blue Moon, Hoegarden, and Widmer Hefeweisen.  The Blue
Heron tap handle is a blue pub-style handle with a magnolia
finial.  A shield on the tap handle contains a white sticker with the
name and logo in blue.
Pairing Blue Heron with Food
Blue Heron’s fruity and spicy flavors match very well with fish, pork,
and fruit desserts.  Use it as a brazing liquid for pork loin.

Baby Blue:  A mix of Blue Heron and Par-3.  
Blue Heron:  Just the Facts
Original Gravity
1.050
Final Gravity
1.011
International Bittering Units
(IBU's)
11
Color (Lovibond)
9.4
Alcohol Content by Volume
5.21%
Calories per 12-oz serving
180
Grains used
Pale Barley, Vienna, Wheat
Hops used
Domestic magnum and hallertau
Flavor Profile
Sweet, fruity, spicy, slightly tart
Aroma Profile
Honey, cloves, banana, pear
Ideal Serving Temp
43 degrees F
Ideal Carbonation Level
High, 2.7 Volumes
We don't tell people what to like,
we just give them great choices!