Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon - Pumpkin Ale 

This is one of Lockstep's favorites.  Harvest Moon is produced by the Blue Moon Brewing Company (which is actually owned by the Coors Brewing Company).  We like both Blue Moon and Harvest Moon (not as big of a fan of the Winter blend - Full Moon).  I first discovered Blue Moon during a tour of the Coors Brewery (our Spring Break trip to Colorado back in 2004).  Blue Moon was part of the tour and samples. 

We noticed that we're having a hard time finding Harvest Moon on the store shelves.  Lockstep talked to the "beer guy" at Spec's yesterday and learned some useful info....

Harvest Moon is made with fresh pumpkin.  So since the pumpkin harvest is only for a few weeks that means that Harvest Moon is only available for a few weeks!  

The Blue Moon Brewery website (click on Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale tab) says that it is brewed from early September through late November.  But, we only found it on the store shelves (in Houston) for about 3 weeks in October.  The Spec's and grocery stores around here have already sold out and are not receiving any more shipments.  

We will definitely stock up next year when we first see it on the shelves! 

Cheers!