Wild Blue Beer Review
May 19, 2008
This beer review of Wild Blue Blueberry Beer is the first review I am doing using the new and improved “Proper Beer Pouring” technique discussed earlier. I’m also letting this Wild Blue Beer sit in the glass for a little bit before I chug it all down. Let’s see if it makes a difference or not, shall we? Wild Blue is also the first Blueberry Beer that I’m reviewing for The Brew Club.
Anyway, back to the Wild Blue Beer! Interesting thing this beer. It says on the label “Blueberry Lager”, and then on the side label where one would find the UPC code, it reads “Flavored Ale”. Now, I was under the impression that an Ale was an Ale, and a Lager was a Lager. Kind of like two separate families, and it has to do with how the beer ferments – Lagers ferment on top, Ales on bottom. I’m not a beerologist, so maybe I’m just missing something, but I didn’t know that an Ale could also be a Lager. Anyone know?
So, after about 10 minutes out of the fridge, I opened the Wild Blue Beer and poured it (properly) into my official testing-glass. I really let it glug into the glass, and it created the weirdest, pinkish-purple foam head you could imagine! It was bizarre to me how much this beer did not look like beer at all! I waited for the foam to subside, and then I poured the rest of the blueberry beer into the glass. 
The Wild Blue Beer supposedly has all-natural ingredients, and the label warns there may be some blueberry sediment in the bottle. Well, I didn’t see any blueberry sediment, but the reddish-purple beer was in fact a little cloudy. It looked to me, like some kind of grape juice, maybe a cran-grape color if you can imagine that. The smell was nothing like a beer, but rather it was much more like a wine smell. A little blueberry scent, but to me, it smelled like a homemade wine.
When I tasted this blueberry beer for the first time, I was also reminded of a homemade wine. Maybe I’m nuts, but it just didn’t taste like blueberry to me. It tasted like Vincenzo’s wine from the cellar. Speaking of Vincenzo’s wine from the cellar, this brew has an 8% Alcohol content, which is somewhat higher than your typical beer, so watch out if you have a few of these!
Well, as I always do, I finished the entire beer so I could give the best review possible. My verdict is that while a Blueberry flavored beer is cool and different, and Wild Blue certainly looks, tastes, and smells different than any other beer I’ve tried, I just couldn’t get into it. It seemed a little over-the-top, and came too close to a kind of weird beer-wine hybrid that I just couldn’t appreciate. Personally, I think the Blueberry Beer from Blue Point does a better job.
I’m glad I tried it, but I think I’ll pass in the future. Anyone else have a different experience with this?
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May 21st, 2008 at 11:55 pm
OMG wild blue is my new favorite beer… i love hornsby’s so i love the sweet stuff. I’ve got this obsession with blueberry iced coffee so mixing blueberry with beer is the best i’ve ever had. A friend brought it to my party… its amazing.
May 22nd, 2008 at 12:28 pm
I liked it, but I also found it to be a bit much, too much blueberry, too much alcohol (I mean, you can taste it, like medicine.) and too tart. I did get a second six after the first ’cause I like to sample around and for a strong fruit beer, it’s cheap.
May 28th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Wild Blue is da bomb tried it in Ft. Collins CO. 4 the 1st. time and was hooked. Was down in San Antonio Tx. had it again so on my way back to Dallas my girl and I stopped in Waco and bought the whole store. Pour it in a frosted mug and catch the Wild Blue Bug….
May 29th, 2008 at 9:35 am
I definitely agree with the post… The taste of the blueberry was a bit overwhelming… It really didn’t have the taste of beer at all but rather a wine type of taste.
June 8th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Tried it in wonderful Lock Haven PA. Love this Beer!! I wish I could find it in Baltimore. Deliciously sweet and tangy. Plus, this beer tastes much better than other beers with similar alcohol content.
June 10th, 2008 at 7:34 pm
You got it backwards. Lager yeast ferments at colder temperatures and settles at the bottom, while ale does so at warmer temperatures and settles at the top. Can’t say which Wild Blue is though. While it wasn’t the greatest fruit beer I’ve had, at least it was 8% abv.. I figured when I saw it at the store that it was brewed by a big plant, i.e. Anheiser-Busch, so I wasn’t going to get it until I saw the alcohol content. Turns out it is brewed by Anheiser-Busch, yet I was surprised by Wild Blue as it is easy to drink and is definitely strong. It is like drinking wine more than beer and reminds me of Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss more than Sea Dog’s Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale. Berry Weiss is a much better balanced beer than Wild Blue, and the Sea Dog Bluebeery Ale tastes much more like blueberries. Overall it is a surprise, especially coming from a large American brewery, and I would buy it again. It’s cheap, tastes pretty decent (think grape-blueberry juice/soda), and gets you drunk rather quickly.
August 1st, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I am trying it right now for the first time. It’s not horrible, but it’s TOO SWEET for me. It really is like grape soda with a (big) kick. I am not really getting the blueberry, but it kind of reminds me of Peels. I don’t like Peels, and I don’t like soda, and I was really hoping that this was actually a BEER, so I must admit I am disappointed. Also, the aftertaste makes me feel like I gargled with hard liquor and my mouth and tongue feel like I drank a bunch of cheap margaritas…if that makes any sense.
August 8th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
Loved it, Not sure why people don’t.
August 19th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I am not a big fan of beers–but this is a GREAT product, I guess I really like the sweet factor-I even love blueberry coffee from GEVALIA. I am a new fan of this, but it is getting very hard to find I’m afraid it was a one time or once per season item..I hope not!! I really like this and normally do not drink more than one or two beers per MONTH!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:43 am
Love this beer. Yea very sweet, but nice kick.
August 29th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I just had it last weekend, recommended by my brother-in-law. Steve was right, this beer rocks. I loved it. Problem is, there is only one liquer store in my area that sells it and it’s not exactly around the corner. I can’t find it on line, any help?
September 13th, 2008 at 9:15 pm
wild blue is the only beer that I actually enjoy the taste of…my drink usually is pinot grigot so maybe that’s why i love it…i agree with the post that it definitely tastes like wine and the buzz u get after a few is just right!!!
September 20th, 2008 at 8:57 pm
IF i wana get messed up and drunk. i like to do it with something that at least tastes good. this beer tastes good.
September 26th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
tried wild blue for the first time during a brew master tour in st. louis mo. we loved it. not sure why others don’t like the taste. can’t get enough of it!!!!!!!!
September 26th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I bought two sixpaks once. One tasted really wierd, like too suragy or something. I almost took the other back, but was thirsty and it was fantastic! Just like I remembered from the brewmaster’s club at busch gardens. I think Maybe I got an older one…
September 29th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I am a huge fan of fruit in beers, however, I found this beer to be undrinkable. The usual refreshing taste I get from beers such as purple haze, and #9 was completely masked by the sweet/bad wine taste. Only the truly daring should try this beer.
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:07 am
I tried this beer last weekend and OMIGOD does it have a kick!! After only half a beer, I had a buzz. I liked the flavor and the color tickled me pink. I give it 5 stars.
October 5th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I tried this beer for the first time a few weeks ago. Now mind you I haven’t had beer in nearly 20 yrs (since highschool) because I don’t really like the after taste it left. But I really liked Wild Blue because of the taste. I was able to get 1 unopened bottle to take home, but shared with Hubby & now I can’t find it anywhere in my area, New Jersey. If Reece can recommend any other fruity beer he’s had besides this one, maybe we would have something to compare it to…. I’d give it 4 stars, since its the only fruity beer I’ve ever tasted!
October 12th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
I loved it and will continue to drink it. I think it may now be my favorite beer. Plus it only takes a couple beers and WOW i’m feeling it. Great Beer!!!
October 19th, 2008 at 3:27 am
man, i’m drinking this beer right now. It really tastes kind of like a wine. it doesn’t taste bad at all. the main reason I buy this, over something like budlight or something is because it has more alcohol (8%), AND it tastes pretty good.
October 19th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
I’m having my second as I type this (and wait for the charcoal), and I have to say that I was expecting worse based on the online reviews. The comments made on the online reviews I felt were more fair.
Me: Hate wine no matter how much I try to enjoy it, hate more than a couple of swigs of sugar soft drinks
I expected to hate this beer, but I don’t. I see why people compare it to wine, but it is much closer to watered doen grape juice. A 2-to-1 mix of beer and grape juice is about how this beer felt to me. Not as sugary as actual fruit juice or soda, but very sweet by beer standards. The taste wasn’t wine-y enough to offend me, and I gag on real wine.
It has about half as much sugar by volume a coke (which is still less than real grape juice, fyi), so it was borderline for me on sweetness. but I am drinking a second one now, and it isn’t grossing me out like a 2nd soda would.
The 8% abv for domestic beer price seals it though. This stuff is as cheap as PBR if you just want to get a buzz, and with this you can do so with a decent fruity flavor. I don’t think this is a *great* beer, but it definitely is worth a look and isn’t just yet-another-lager-with-a-funky-name-and-label.
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:08 am
Where can you buy this in the Dallas area?
November 19th, 2008 at 1:21 am
I’m new to the beer world and educating myself as I go along since I prefer wine. I happened on a 6 pack of Sea Dog Bluepaw wild blueberry wheat ale at my local supermarket. I found it to be quite refreshing and the most drinkable of all the beer I’m trying. Now, I am not sure where I can get other brands of blueberry beer as I’m researching on the ‘Net. Since I live next to Maine, I should be able to find other breweries offering blueberry beer since blueberries are a major crop in Maine. Sea Dog Bluepaw blueberry wheat ale has a light taste, amber in color, with a great wheat flavor with a delicate blueberry aroma and taste. Reading the comments about the Michigan blueberry beer has me wondering if it’s even worth trying Wild Blue beer.
December 4th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
For those wanting to get it… I got mine at Kroger supermarket.
What’s annoyed me about it is that I thought it might be like the belgian raspberry beers etc., but unfortunately it’s just flavoured beer.
Tastes alright though… not too bad.
December 6th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I had this beer last night for the 1st time at Hunkamania in syracuse Ny and it was put on by this company..It was soooooo good! Now i am switching from Mich ultra to this.. Its my favorite!
December 8th, 2008 at 10:42 am
Actually, Ales are Top Fermented and Lagers are Bottom Fermented.
December 15th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I think Wild Blue is great!!! Tried another blueberry beer called Blue Harbor blueberry beer & it was terrible!! Wild Blue is now my fave.
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January 3rd, 2009 at 10:48 am
Reluctantly tried it last summer in Cleveland when my cousin offered it up to me whereas I became an instant addict and emptied his fridge . After replenishing the supply the next day, we emptied it again( visious cycle). At first it wasn’t available in mid michigan, but after discussing and recommending it to a few beer stores, they started ordering it. Now they can’t keep it on the shelves. I’m worried I will someday meet the same demise as Violet Beauregarde.
If Anheiser – Busch is wondering why their sales in Mid Michigan have spiked since last summer… now they know. There will probably also be a spike in Houston and Hastings Nebraska since Thanksgiving because a few more addicts from those areas were created at my house at that time.
January 6th, 2009 at 12:17 am
I just tried this beer, and man was it sweet. Excessively sweet. If you like a full-bodied, hop-heavy lager, this is not the drink for you. I was a bit taken aback by the pink head and grape juice color as well as by the aroma, and if it hadn’t said that it was a lager, I would have thought it was some weird flavored ale. It did say on the bottle’s side that it was a flavored ale, so I’m wondering exactly what Anheuser-Busch is trying to do by advertising one product as two different things. I don’t mind drinking it, but I certainly wouldn’t want it very often. It’s far too over-the-top for me in terms of flavor, and the 8% abv is certainly steep and can lead to an interesting night if you’re not careful.
That being said, it’s an interesting dessert beer and goes well with pie in my opinion. But it shouldn’t leave the realm of dessert unless you’re giving it to a girlfriend who prefers fruity drinks or doesn’t like beer.
January 12th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
This beer rules … too bad its seasonal. I could drink it year round. Compared to all the other Blueberry beers don’t waste your money on them if you like this type of drink. This only one that taste similar is Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss which is a very good replacement. If your not into sweet beer don’t drink this stuff.
January 19th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
I’m not a picky beer drinker.I’ll pick the cheapest beer. Price over taste. But this past week I’ve had a blueberry oatmeal lager that was thick and 7.5 vol. wasn’t too bad but too filling. So I picked up this “lager” I liked that it was twist off. And as usual to trying a new drink, I smelled it first. It has a strong blueberry sweet smell, but not a natural blueberry smell. (even though it states it’s all natural.) It’s thinner than lagers I’m use to and also very sweet. It’s like someone filled a half full beer bottle with grape and blueberry juice. It’s not bad, but it is strong though. So for those who would be considered a “cheapdate” be careful. 1 bottle gives a nice buzz. It’s stronger than it tastes, and for the price I’d get it again. Good for those who like fruity drinks like cider or smirnoff.
January 30th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
You guys must try Sweetwater Blue beer for the best blueberry beer ever! Very smooth, but still tastes like a beer. It is brewed in Atlanta, Georgia.
February 7th, 2009 at 8:44 pm
I tried this “beer” for the first time a few months ago. I thought the flavor was wonderful but as any human being might discover, I found that it did not taste like beer. Being a guy that does not mind the occasional sweet beverage.. perhaps my opinion does not conform with most.. but i will say that i enjoy the taste and the high alcohol percentage. … from a beer advocate perspective… no dice.. can’t taste the beer.. but I like it.
February 10th, 2009 at 2:33 am
Doesn’t taste like beer, but it is good. I bought it on a whim, since I work in a grocery store and like to try new stuff. I would buy it again. I’ll save a bottle for the wife, since she likes the sweet stuff but isn’t really a beer drinker. Like Social Drinker said, can’t taste the beer, but I do like it. 3.5 of 5.
February 12th, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I think your review is right on. I actually didn’t believe that there were so many positive responses to the beer. Personally, this beer and Leinenkugel’s Berry-Weisse are on the same level for me, which is sub-par. My thoughts on this beer about essentially the same as I posted about the Leinenkugel’s beer.
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February 18th, 2009 at 11:54 am
This is my FAVORITE beer EVER! Not to sweet… it’s perfect! It is a little different, which to me is refreshing! I think everyone should give it a try
February 23rd, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I didn’t think I would like this brew but after my 1st bottle … I am in love w/it! I am also a big fan of Leinie’s Berry. I wish it wasn’t seasonal.
March 7th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
A couple of years ago I went to a reunion of the sub I was on. One of my buddies works for bud and he brought a couple of cases. I had one bottle and said gross. Howver my wife who never ever drinks beer tried it and she is absolutly hooked. She works in MA and that is the closest place we can find it(we live in ME. So she buys a case ever chance she gets
March 29th, 2009 at 2:46 am
Saw it in the grocery store and thought I’d give it a try. To me, it is a little too sweet..not really how I like my beers. And yes, it is STRONG. I could feel the alcohol kicking in after one bottle. Can’t say I hated it, but after trying it, I probably wouldn’t buy it again.
April 8th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I liked this beer. I hate beer and a friend told me to try wild blue. At first I still didn’t like it, but its worth the 8% and not a crappy taste to handle either. I will buy it again.
May 1st, 2009 at 10:53 pm
Not a big fan of this one. I just kept thinking, “is this wine or is this beer?”. And as many others have stated, “yes it is a bit too sweet.” I’m not suprised to find out that this is put out by AB. I don’t intend on buying anymore.
May 4th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
This beer is OK, BUT I have to agree with the reviewer, it is no way as good as Blue Point Blueberry. If you like Blueberry beer I reccommend trying Blue Point.
May 14th, 2009 at 2:56 pm
Last night, I couldn’t find my usual high-alcohol content beer, Golden Monkey, so I went for something new: Wild Blue. I was skeptical when I heard “blueberry beer,” because I’m really not into fruity drinks/beers, but at 8% alcohol I thought I’d give it a try. It took me about half an hour of complete taste-confusion to realize it was goddamn awesome. Yeah, it was sweet, and it’s nothing close to what I typically like in a beer (I’m a fan of porters and other beers that are so thick and bitter you could cut them with a knife).
Keeping an open mind, I ended up deciding Wild Blue is pretty damn acceptable stuff. The sweetness of the blueberry flavor was shocking at first, but it didn’t stick with me forever like the awfulness that is Mike’s Hard anything. I’d taste it, then the lager-y flavor kicked in and the sweet went away. I wasn’t haunted by blueberry all night. It also didn’t have that I’m-totally-gonna-kick-your-ass-and-we-both-know-it taste that a lot of high-alcohol content beers have, so it seems to have a tendency to sneak up on ya — but in a very good way. So yeah, Wild Blue. I totally get why it got terrible reviews, but I think it’s surprisingly decent. You just can’t drink it expecting it to be, well, beer.
If I ever have a friend over who claims to not like beer, Wild Blue might be a good gateway drink. And damn, you would NEVER know it’s 8% alcohol if it didn’t say so on the bottle, and then proceed to knock you flat on your ass. Never in a million years.
August 7th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
I love it. Blueberry and soda flavor that most people do not appreciate, but I really did enjoy the bold taste. Good Stuff!
August 12th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I wants know a licor store in El paso tx to i can find this beer
Thank you
August 14th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Its not a horrible beer… but I agree in that it doesnt taste, look, or really have anything in common with a beer. I will personally stick to bud select, or whatever else is around before drinking this again, however if I have nothing else, I suppose I could drink it, though Id have to keep it in the bottle because the color would bug me.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
My kid recommended this to me after having tried it at college. Although it’s quite a different taste, perhaps an acquired one, I actually like this stuff. It’s not a brew I’d drink with a meal, but it IS a sit-n-chill kinda brew….more likened unto a malted blueberry wine. The 8% ABV gives it a nice kick, and overcomes the heavy blueberry flavor. Were the alcohol content any less, it wouldn’t be right. I wanted something different, unique, and enjoyable for a change…and for someone who wasn’t satisfied with the status quo of brewski’s, THIS hit the spot for me.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
For anybody wanting this stuff in Cobb County, GA….I got mine at Sherlock’s on Barrett Pkwy for just under 8 bucks. They didn’t have it displayed, but DID have it chillin’ in the cooler, and were happy to go get me a 6-pack. Give ‘em your business.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:00 am
Pllleeehhhaaa! This should be a blueberry wine, far too blueberry for a beer! Wish it was so much more subtle… too bad! Wasted $9.00 for a six pack that dissapoints!
October 18th, 2009 at 10:09 pm
First time I try these beer I was amaze with the taste
And the buzz. Lol
October 29th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
This is an amazing beer. It took me a few of them to get used to it, but the 8% made me force myself. Now I buy it everyday and it is my favorite. I used to drink Sierra Nevada or Redhook IPA, but got tired of the bitter stuff. Girls that don’t like beer, really like this too. If it is your goal to get a girl tipsy, this is the way to go. Each one of these is the equivalent of two Coronas
October 29th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
In Virginia you can find it at Farm Fresh, Kroger and Harris Teeter. In California I have only found it at Albertson’s, but I asked my local liquor store guy to stock it and 2 days later he had it on his shelf. Just ask, they are more than happy to accomodate regular customers.
November 18th, 2009 at 1:21 am
I’ve had a lot of bad fruit-flavored beers—by far, this was not one of them. Delicious and well-balanced flavor, AND potent. Good stuff. The Nor’Wester Oregon berry beer is the best I’ve had…
November 19th, 2009 at 1:09 am
Terrible. It tasted like cheap grape wine that was carbonation forced. I’m pretty sure Anheiser Bush got some old malt liquor and dumped some artificial blueberry flavoring in it.
November 19th, 2009 at 9:12 am
@Rob, you and I seem to have similar opinions about a lot of beers, especially Wild Blue!
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December 6th, 2009 at 3:04 am
I’m glad I tried this beer but once is enough. The fruity blueberry flavor is overwhelming to the point where I can’t even tell if this is beer. I might as well as had a blueberry flavored mixed drink. I noticed that some of the previous positive responses to the beer were from people who don’t like beer and I understand that.
December 6th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Darhunt – I’d agree. As a beer drinker, I found it hard to enjoy Wild Blue. I think it could be a novelty for a non-beer drinker “Wow, THIS is beer????” but I think it would be hard for Wild Blue to be a go-to beer for most. Thanks for sharing!
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December 12th, 2009 at 8:43 am
I don’t like “beer.”
I love drinking WildBlue. Three of them and I’m drunk. Don’t try to drink two of these and drive home.
Tastes good. I like chasing it with coke or pepsi which gives it an interesting, pleasant, evolving aftertaste. Yeah its a girly beer. Just have bail money BEFORE you drink it.
December 16th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
need to find this wild blue in DFW!!! anyone know WHERE to find it?????????
January 5th, 2010 at 1:33 am
Just bought this beer and was suprised at reading all the reponses that it provoked. This drink is a little bit sweet for my taste but after drinking two I feel like I had consuned a six pack. I even chimed in on this forum so bottom linebif you enjoy beer taste wild blue is not for you but if you want to experience a ultimate
ate hammer buzz this isbthe drink if sweet unbeer lik taste doesn’t offend you
January 5th, 2010 at 10:18 am
Ahmed, thanks for stopping in! Sounds to me like you might have started on your third wild blue by the time you finished your comment!
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January 9th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
This is a unique drink that I couldn’t quite class as a beer or a wine or a juice laced with alcohol, but I found it delicious. I love this unique beer, and so do all my friends who have tried it. Unfortunately, it is REALLY hard to find in California. The local market in Thousand Oaks carried it for a time and then quit.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:14 am
One word for this beer “yummy” .
February 26th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I’ve been drinking Wild Blue for a year or so now and I kind of consider it as one of my guilty pleasures. It’s not necessarily a beer that I’d enjoy on every occasion, but when I’m in the mood it hits the spot every time. I’m very surprised that it has so many negative reviews. I’m equally surprised when people liken the flavor to grape drink of some kind. Personally I think this stuff is delicious!! It’s like you’re tasting blueberry in HD lol. I think that if you drink this with an open mind and don’t dwell on the fact that it is beer, you will enjoy it much much more! I hope they keep making this beer for a long time ‘cuz every now and then I’m in the mood for some yummy blueberry goodness!
February 27th, 2010 at 9:23 am
@JD1620 – Thanks for the comment. You’re right, but at the time I reviewed this beer I was thinking ‘beer’ and got grape juice! But, beer can be different things to different people and I’ve come to understand that better over time. Heck, the first time I tried a Lambic it was nothing like ‘beer’ either. But it is. I do try to keep my mind open as I review, but I’m also learning as I go. Thanks again!
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April 14th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
I’m currently drinking “Wild Blue” as I type this comment and I must say I agree 100% with your review. It is a very red wine-beer hybrid (and honestly I am a huge white wine fan) and frankly I’m not a fan.
I expected Wild Blue to be something along the lines of BEER with a hint of blueberry (which is what Sea Dog Blue is like, which is THE best blueberry beer you can try…I suggest you try it…it’s a New England beer brewed in Maine…I guarantee you will love it!).
The beer was too sweet and I like beer to be a little hoppy with a smooth after taste and all Wild Blue is is sweet fermented grape juice.
April 15th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
@Angie… If you liked blueberry tasting beers you should totally try Long Trail’s Black Beery wheat… It’s awesome… Better than Sea Dog =)
April 20th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
i love love love love this beer! Delicious. And I do usually go for lagers and ales but ummm ummmm this is soooo good – actually too good. A bottle of good lager is usually enough for me – but this stuff – I feel like I could keep sipping it all night long. I will have to look for some of these other berry bears that are posted.
May 5th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I agree with the folks that say this isn’t even beer. As I type this I am drinking a Sea Dog Wild Blueberry Wheat Ale, which is what a “beer” should taste like. It seems that most of the positive responses posted here are people that: 1. Are not real beer fans/drinkers, or 2. Just want to get drunk and buy it for the 8% alcohol content. I find it VERY hard to believe that AB calls this a a beer, a lager, and an ale when in fact is simply blueberry flavored water. It may taste good but please don’t call it beer, its not. Call it wine, or a wine cooler, or something else.
May 6th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Clarkie – no argument from me! I thought it tasted like bad wine, and I’m glad you caught the lager/ale classification on the label. How can it be both??? I do see Wind Blue in more and more places now, so I think its becoming more popular. I think there are better blueberry beers than this one though.
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May 14th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Wild Blue is a deffinate favorie of mine. Can’t wait to run back to Texas for at least another six pack or two or three…… I’m not a fan of blueberries but this just enough to make it very interesting.
May 14th, 2010 at 7:38 pm
Hey Donna, glad you like it! It wasn’t a favorite of mine I thought it was a little over the top.
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May 31st, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I’ve been drinking Wild Blue for about 2 years. It is simply the best “beer” to let people who hate beer try. I for one enjoy a nice thick stout but on a weekend when the weather is hot and the humidity is up near the 100% echelon I tend to want something that sits just right on the palette and leaves you feeling good at the same time.
I’m sick and tired of the wussy beers that requires 5 beers before you have that nice euphoric feeling of a buzz and I’m a lightweight. 2 wild blues is where I draw the line. Any more and I’m done for however the fact that it only takes 2 gives it my approval
June 30th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Okay beer snobs, this brew was obviously not made for you. There is no point in trying to discuss the quality of its hops or its lovely color. It’s a flavored alcoholic beverage. That’s it, nothing more, nothing less! Well there is more of a kick to it though. Especially if you drink it the way we do…pour a shot of blueberry flavored vodka in a frozen glass before you pour in the Wild Blue! We call this a Boo-Berry. Don’t leave home if you drink more than 2 of these though. I love’em but when I have a hankering for a good beer, I drink a good beer. When I want a refreshing beverage with a hardy kick I drink a Boo-Berry! It’s good for what “ale’s” you.
June 30th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
@Matley – you’re right about that – wild blue isn’t all that complex or interesting, but it is indeed a flavored (stronly) alcohol beverage. Interesting beer cocktail you suggest. Thanks for popping in!
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July 1st, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Matley, I’m glad you like it but the whole point of us beer “snobs” as you call us is that Wild Blue is not and should not be labeled a beer. At best it should be labeled a wine cooler or a hard cider. For Anheuser Busch to call it a Lager and an Ale on the same label points to either gross ingnorance or a blatant lie to rope in idiots who will only drink it because of its high alcohol content so they can get drunk and act like bigger idiots.
July 2nd, 2010 at 8:37 am
[...] clear without any sediment and with seemingly little carbonation. Didn’t seem to be any weird blueish coloring either. The head it light and foamy as you might expect from a wheat beer, but it doesn’t [...]
July 3rd, 2010 at 8:48 pm
def seems more like a wine cooler malt something than a beef. gives a decent buzz after two (imma small man) but it feels dirty, kinda like red stripe. it’s a great entry level beer for the next generation.
July 6th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
You should try Wachusett Blueberry. A friend brought it back from MA for me to try a while ago and it was delicious. I’m not sure where you are, but unfortunately this is only available in the NE.
July 6th, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Thanks for the tip Mike. I’m always up for a good blueberry ale! Recently had a good one from Maine (link below) but I don’t think I’ve seen Wachusett here in Jersey. I head up to NE a few time a year, so I’ll look for it next time!
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July 6th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Sea Dog is the best blueberry beer I’ve had so far bar none. The Ellicottville Brewery blueberry which is made by Southern Tier Brewing is also very good.
July 7th, 2010 at 6:53 am
@Clarkie – thanks for the tip! I didn’t know ST made beer for other labels, but I’ll look for it. Those guys seem to know what they are doing when it comes to beer!
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July 11th, 2010 at 9:05 am
I don’t like beer and I don’t like blueberries. I like Margarita.Took the AB tour in Jacksonville. Now I know why certain beers give me a headache. Ales do- Lagers don’t. Tried the Wild Blue 2x. Now it’s my favorite drink. Love it. For you 12 pack drinkers, you only need a six pack of these.
July 11th, 2010 at 11:36 pm
I am not a beer girl in the least little bit, never liked wine either. I had a friend pass last year and he drank wine all the time, and during that time we had a drink in his memory, and low and behold I found Riesling and Moscato.
Anyways back to beer. Never have I cared for beer, until yesterday! I went to a Wedding in Canada, and the brides had me tasting all their flavored beers. First was wild blue, then Leinenkugel’s Berry Weiss, then Lindemans Framboise Raspberry Lambic. Leinenkugel is my favorite of the 3. But the Wild Blue if found in my area (Metro Detroit) will definately be on my list. I have found 3 beers that agree with my taste buds!
July 22nd, 2010 at 1:19 pm
I see people saying they can’t get this Wild Blue. I don’t know why, it’s made by the folks at Bud and available nation wide. My opinion of Wild Blue is like many here that do drink beer- tastes like a grape soda. Too sweet to drink more than one. The other blue berry beers, such as from Blue Point or Sea Dog are MUCH better. I had a hard time finding anyone that would drink this stuff!! Only one friend drank it and he did just to get drunk (he’s not really a beer connoisseur).
July 22nd, 2010 at 7:42 pm
@Tom, I agree, I see this stuff just about everyplace I go. If a place doesn’t have it, the can likely get it! +100 on the Blue Point and Sea Dog being superior blueberry ales. Cheers!
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August 7th, 2010 at 12:01 am
I should’ve known that an AB product wouldn’t be good, but I tried anyway. I normally drink Smithwicks, Guinness, & occasionally Corona (extra lime & salt). I took a recommendation from someone who likes to drink Wild Blue to get drunk.
It tastes like nasty skunky beer with fake blueberry juice mixed in. AWFUL! I had to pour it out. Glad I only bought a single bottle to try it. Seriously, I’d rather drink Boones or Natural Light than this stuff. I can’t believe how many people are out there with such horrible taste that like this crap…baffling.
August 8th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
@Miss K – I had similar sentiments about this beer, I think many people drink it, as you say, to get drunk on it or perhaps to just try it. I don’t think too many people keep Wild Blue in their fridge as their regular beer.
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August 29th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I’m drinking this beer right now and I have to say, I’m really enjoying it. It’s got a nice kick to it. It’s kinda sweet, but not too sweet to be considered a wine or anything like that. It’s strong enough to get you buzzed in just one or two bottles. Personally, I’d buy it again, but I wouldn’t consider my regular or my favorite beer.
It’d recommend it if you want to offer it to women or something like that as well.
August 30th, 2010 at 9:15 am
@Jose – thanks for the comment! For some reason I hear a lot of people suggest this beer for women and I’m not sure why! From what I recall, it definitely does not taste like any typical beer and maybe that’s it? To me, it tasted like fermented grape juice!
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September 2nd, 2010 at 11:13 am
Been drinking Wild Blue for quite a while now- I veer off the Blue every once in a while to taste other flavored beers but nothing compares- not only taste wise but alcohol content wise- not that it’s that much but still 2 of these beers & I feel fine! I’ve turned on alot of friends to this beer & either they get hooked or not quite sure what to think about this beer that’s tasty but can’t possibly be a beer!- So they go back to drinking Bud! Anyway, my reccommendation is to at least try it & if you’re hooked keep buying it in your local beer cave or just keep drinking whatever suits your taste buds… just drink responsibly!
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:48 am
@Tobi – great points! Go with what you like, but be open to at least try it. (I did and didn’t care for it) As you said, go with whatever works but always be responsible!
September 2nd, 2010 at 8:11 pm
This stuff is FANTASTIC! It is my new FAVORITE beer! I was actually sort of depressed last weekend when my local liquor store RAN OUT! They assured me that they would order more, and I am having a bottle as I write…
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:21 pm
Rock on Spankmaster! It’s a good feeling when you find a beer that clicks!
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September 14th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I learned to drink beer when I was in the USAF living in Bitburg Germany (home of Bitburger Pils) and had access to the best beers in the world. I am very snobby about the beer and wine I drink.
I’m really surprised to find that I like this stuff although I really don’t taste much of the blueberry. I like this beer as a change of pace. I think you either love or hate this beer.
September 14th, 2010 at 12:30 pm
@NinaLilu – Yep, it seems there is no middle ground with this beer! Did you think it tasted more like wine/grape than blueberry? Its been awhile since I had this one, but that’s what I got out of it as well – not so much blueberry. Thanks for stopping in!
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September 14th, 2010 at 2:43 pm
I agree it tastes more like wine/grape than anything else. It’s like an American version of the German fruit beers I had in Germany and Belgium.
September 14th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I bet they were good! Were they anything like the Lambics or something different? Usually (to me), fruit + beer just doesn’t work, but once in awhile it does.
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October 2nd, 2010 at 2:46 pm
I mixed it half n half with a lighter beer to kill some of the super sweetness. I’ve had some excellent fruity beers, this one doesnt compare. It’s like grape soda with alcohol added. Sam Adams cherry wheat, or the blueberry ale from Bluewater brewing in Tahoe City are miles better.
October 2nd, 2010 at 7:26 pm
@budislame – thanks for the tip, and I agree completely about this beer.
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December 11th, 2010 at 11:54 pm
This aint beer its barley wine well not barley wine but not beer but a bastard child conceived threw whoreish brewing acts none the less its amazing stuff as long as you dont use your beer senses or your lambic palate or your cheap wine hardships
wild blue is very unique a hit at partys and just kick’s ass plus its buzz is a mix of high gravity beer and homemade wine i love this stuff and so does everyone who tries it a gem of a beverage that failed threw false advertising this is not beer,I repeat but for what it is,its awesome!!
Half wild blue mixed with Half sierra nevada porter = AMAZING
December 16th, 2010 at 5:59 pm
I Tried this on a whim, because
I love leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy so much,which also is a fruit type beer. It’s my go to beer besides Leines Sunset Wheat.
It’s nice and strong-almost reminds me of those st. Ides fruit malt beverages, but considerably more drinkable. even more than leinies berry wiess IMHO …
December 16th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for the comments guys!
January 16th, 2011 at 3:45 pm
This is a lager…”Flavored Ale” is a legal reference to high alcohol content and the fact that it contains non-standard ingredients.
The legal label has little to do with beer style.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:59 pm
@brewintern – THANKS for clearing that up for us! You’re the first person to come along and explain it, and so I am much appreciative! I would think that labeling guidelines are rather strict – but it seems that there are some loopholes. Thanks again.
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February 3rd, 2011 at 4:47 pm
This is not beer. I tried it, unfortunately. It is not a lager, nor is it an ale. Why would the label contradict itself? It’s a pretender. It’s a sugary syrupy fruit drink mixed with malt liquor. Think Juicy Juice + King Cobra. You taste absolutely no beer in this. It doesn’t even foam up like a beer. Yeah, it’s carbonated and does foam a little…. but malt liquor style. All you taste is the too sweet blueberry fruity flavoring. The only plus to this false brew is that it boasts an 8% alchohol content, but still doesn’t make up for this liquored up juice drink in a bottle. It’s a high school kid’s/fraternity girl’s version of a beer. So for those of you saying you don’t like beer, but you do like this. Sorry, you still don’t like beer because this is not beer. Not trying to be negative here, but I was misled and sadly mistaken. I wish I could get my money back. You want a real fruit flavored beer? Try getting your hands on some Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager from Abita Springs, Louisiana. They brew an actual lager that is infuised with actual strawberries and strawberry juice. You taste beer with a nice natural hint of real strawberries. Not sugary sweet syrup. It’s perfect for crawfish season.
February 3rd, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Might as well grab a Four Loko and drink that. It’s cheaper and you get more of that malt liquor buzz, yall are talking about.
February 3rd, 2011 at 5:08 pm
@BeerDrinker – Thanks for sharing! I’ve had a couple of Abita beers (Purple Haze and Satsuma Wheat) and while neither were personal favorites, they were both at least balanced.
BTW, 4 Loko is illegal in NJ now!
February 26th, 2011 at 12:42 am
Terrible miscalculation. Who is this marketed to? I’m on beer 5 because I have nothing else to drink. Certainly doesn’t even remotely hold a candle to craft beers of the same ilk. Even sucks worse than Leinenkugel, if that is possible. Like blueberry pancake syrup. Wish I’d done some research; if I had any idea this label was on the A-B roster, I wouldn’t have given it the time of day. Only bought it because the rednecks who stock the local liquor store stopped ordering Allagash, the only other high ABV I can find around here. There’s a local brewer in nearby Atlanta called Sweetwater, actually makes the best blueberry whit-beer I’ve ever had. EVER. And I’ve had a lot of beer. If only they’d make an 8% ABV version. Best of both worlds. Gotta admit, the alcohol content is the only thing that keeps me plowing through this six pack. Maybe some potato chips are in order to counter all the sweetener…
February 26th, 2011 at 1:02 am
@Beer Is Great – That you will consume a six-pack of Wild Blue in one sitting is amazing to me. Hats off to you!
I’ve heard that the Sweetwater blueberry is a great beer, but unfortunately I don’t think it makes it up to Jersey, otherwise I’d try it.
Thanks for stopping by!
March 14th, 2011 at 7:03 pm
I live right outside of philly and i’m about a 15min drive to trenton nj and or other parts of south jersey. Can anybody tell me where i can buy any brand of raspberry beer and or blueberry beer… where and what are the names of the beers?
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
March 14th, 2011 at 9:46 pm
@lennon love – I live in NNJ (sorry) but I think that Wild Blue, along with Sea Dog are the two blueberry beers I see most often.
Here’s a link to what I’ve tried so far. Good luck!
http://thebrewclub.com/tag/blueberry-beer/
April 18th, 2011 at 1:33 am
Im in southport, NC and i tried a sea dog blueberry beer in a pub in wilmington on april 9th and fell in love with it now im goin crazy tryin to find it, can anyone help with where this could atleast possibly be?
April 18th, 2011 at 9:20 am
@Calico – It must be available locally if you got it in the pub. I’d call some places in that area, maybe even the pub to see if they can point you in the right direction.
May 30th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Just popped open my first Wild Blue and could not be more dissppointed. Your review nailed it. Doesn’t taste like a beer at all. Way too sweet and carbonated(?). Just not good. Won’t be purchasing again.
May 30th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
@brewdog thanks! sometimes, people agree with my opinions! sorry bout the beer though…
June 8th, 2011 at 11:53 pm
What did i do! ..i tried to get Sea Dog Blueberry at the local liquor store and it was closed..so i go to the supermarket and see WILD BLUE i ask the manager if it was the same as sea dog and he said not really..What an understatement he made! it is by far the worst beer i ever tasted..for those of you who wanted a bit of blueberry taste without compromising the taste of a real beer get Sea Dog.I gotta return this thing tommorow ,never thought id ever return beer in my life.
June 9th, 2011 at 6:49 am
@jaimie – Sorry to hear that! Sea Dog was pretty good in comparison. Thanks for sharing and good luck!
June 18th, 2011 at 5:09 pm
Blech….yuck. This has a nerve calling itself a beer, tastes like wine mixed with blueberry kool aid or grape soda. I had to get the taste out of my mouth as quickly as possible…actually drove 15 mins to my local pub that has its own fantastic Blueberry ale. I guess for maybe those who don’t like real beer “Wild Blue” is a decent alternative. But, I would rather a Wachusett or Opa-Opa Blueberry or DFH Black and Blue instead, something that actually tastes like a good beer first and blueberry second. The only way I will be able to drink what is left of this 6 pack is to mix it with a decent IPA or something and hope for the best. Lesson learned…
June 19th, 2011 at 12:47 am
Thanks Amy. I feel for you! Your comment reminded me I need to try the DFH Black & Blue sometime.
August 4th, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Interesting to hear all the different opinions of this beer. Here’s a review of a fruit beer I did for a craft beer group I organized called Tristate Beer LOvers. It’s called Sam Smith’s Organic Raspberry Beer. Enjoy: http://www.meetup.com/Tristatebeerlovers/messages/boards/thread/14223761
August 4th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Mike – Thanks for stopping in. Being in NJ myself, I think I’ll check out your group!
August 21st, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Hi Scott, et al. I absolutely love Wild Blue Beer. I don’t care if they call it X or Y or whatever, It is good stuff. I used to spend $$$ per month on my favorite Zinfandel. Now I can have 2 or 3 Wild Blu’s and I am happy…in many ways…taste buds and head relief, and dollars spent. This Wild Blue by Anheiser-Busch is more similar to a Lambic (beer) than anything else. The flavor is not too sweet, but has a fruit flavor for adult taste buds. If your looking for a malty, hoppy…I don’t think so. Your taste buds will be put on a Wild roller coaster. Yea Ha for Wild Blue. Keep it coming.
I hope they keep making it and selling it at my local shop.
I like the fact that with one beer I don’t consume too many calories, but enjoy the effect.
August 21st, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Tracy, thanks for the comment. I’m not sure if I agree with the Lambic comparison, but I do get what you’re saying about it. I just thought it tasted like wine. I suppose I should pick up another bottle at some point to re-evaluate this brew. It remains very popular!
August 24th, 2011 at 1:13 pm
This is really a great tasting beer and it has one hell of a kick. It is a little pricey and hard to find but other than that, I really enjoy its full-bodied sweet refreshing taste.
August 24th, 2011 at 5:06 pm
@Ken, good to hear! Thanks for the comment on Wild Blue!
September 28th, 2011 at 1:50 am
Where can you find this beer in california?
October 11th, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Mmmmm so good! Taste it, Feel it, Love it!!!
October 20th, 2011 at 6:05 pm
I liked the first sip, and the next couple sips while it was ice cold. But for a BEER, it was too sweet for me. I liked flavored beers, but this is much more of a wine cooler. Their really isn’t a good beer taste in this stuff. I have a feeling I will wake up tomorrow slightly sick from all the sugar. I’m glad I tried it though, been wanting to for a while. If you liked sweet drinks, this is for you. This should be for all females who don’t like beer. Try this and you will like it! I promise.
October 20th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
For a brief second you can almost taste the beer…then the blueberry juice gets in the way. The only good thing abot this beer is that it is strong. I have never been a fan of the blueberry beers but thought I would give this a try. The color throws you off at first. The color of the head will be purple. Almost like they made a beer and added blueberry juice to it. YUCK
October 21st, 2011 at 12:31 am
@Haley – Yeah, its definitely not a ‘normal’ beer. To me, it tasted like bad home-made wine!
@Eamon – HA, the purple head was different, that’s for sure! The picture up there isn’t so good, but you can make out the oddness of it!
Thanks for the comments!
January 6th, 2012 at 5:55 pm
To Hornytoad: Von’s Grocery carries Wild Blue.
) But it sells out FAST!