After doing some research I have determined that the moon one sees when in Tahiti is exactly the same moon I see from my backyard. The difference depends on the different vantage point on the Earth, and the number of rum drinks that you’ve had on the beach that day. *
To be clear, Counterpart’s Tahitian Moon is not to be confused with Blue Moon, although there is a blue moon on the can, and they are both Belgian wheat beers with coriander and orange peel. However, any resemblance to actual events, persons or other wheat beers living or deceased is purely coincidental.
Brando loved Tahiti and Tarita, so he bought one and married the other.
This isn’t our first astral projection with Counterpart either. There was another trip to the moon followed by a visit to a black hole in the sun. ** But I launch into space this time with a bit of trepidation. To say I am not a fan of wheat beers is an understatement akin to saying the Titanic had some mechanical issues on its maiden voyage. That being said, there have been a number of wheat wannabees that have earned super suds status. Will we love Tahiti as much as Brando did? *** Time to taste and tell.
A much lighter pour than the Niagara moonlight would have you believe. With a slight and slim head, too slim to blow off, just right to quaff. A fresh light malt citrus wheat aroma. The first taste is a fizzy citrus wheat, very light and refreshing. The second swig was a climb up a Tahitian banana tree, resulting is citrus banana fruit with the wheat and some spices thrown in for good measure. From simple to complex in one easy swig. And the swigs are easy, because even though it is busy, all those ingredients are subtle enough so that not any one of them steals the show. The banana and spices subside slightly but the fizz isn’t fading.
The result is one refreshing light and tasty wheat. If it was served on the beaches of Tahiti even Brando would approve.
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