 | Moon Station Witbier isn’t just a beer – it’s a lunar outpost in your glass. Picture this: a hazy, pale gold pour, glowing like moonlit fog, with a fluffy white head that dissolves as slowly as a crater’s shadow. The aroma? Bright citrus peel, fresh coriander, and a whisper of chamomile – like an astronaut’s herb garden orbiting Earth. First sip? Zesty orange and lemon swirl upfront, sharp as a spacesuit’s visor in sunlight. But here’s the twist: the wheat malt softens the edges, pillowy as lunar dust, while coriander spice hums like static from a radio transmission. Midway, a floral breeze floats in – elderflower? Chamomile? – before fading into a dry, almost dusty finish, clean as a moonwalk footprint. Brewed to channel quiet rebellion, this Belgian Witbier ditches Earthly fuss. Raw wheat and oats mimic the moon’s chalky surface, while orange peel and coriander ferment like a science experiment. Think of it as a liquid homage to the ’60s space race: retro ingredients (yeast strains older than Apollo 11) meet cosmic curiosity. Here’s the kicker: Moon Station Witbier isn’t loud. It’s still. The kind of beer you sip while staring at the night sky, wondering how something so light feels so grounding. No neon hops, no fruit explosions – just a crisp, ancient simplicity that whispers, “We came in peace.” |
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If you like: Hoegaarden
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Food Pairing
Start with lemon-herb grilled chicken – the beer’s citrus zing lifts charred herbs, while chamomile softens garlic’s bite. Pair it with goat cheese salad with orange segments – wheat malt, creaminess, and coriander spice dances with peppery arugula. For brunch, try shrimp ceviche – bright acidity mirrors lime marinade, and the wit’s haze tames chilli heat. Don’t forget soft pretzels with honey mustard – the beer’s dry finish scrubs salt, leaving room for tang. Or lean into dessert: vanilla-laced citrus tart – chamomile notes flirt with custard, turning each bite moonlit. Pairing mantra? Keep it light; keep it lunar.
Awards & Prizes
2023 – Gold – Canada Beer Cup
Universe Reference
A moon station is a proposed or existing human outpost on the lunar surface designed for long-term research, exploration, and resource utilization. These stations would house astronauts in pressurized habitats powered by solar energy or nuclear reactors, including labs, greenhouses, and landing pads. Key challenges involve shielding against radiation, managing extreme temperature swings (-280°F to 260°F), and sourcing water from lunar ice. Such stations act as stepping stones for deeper space missions, testing technologies for Mars colonization while studying the Moon’s geology and potential for mining helium-3. Think of it as humanity’s first off-world construction site – part science hub, part cosmic pit stop.