A Beermosa takes the brunch mimosa and swaps the sparkling wine for a Belgian-style wheat beer, which pairs with orange juice just as well as champagne does and costs a fraction of the price.
Half orange juice, half beer, built the same way as a mimosa: pour the juice first, then top slowly with the beer so the foam has room to settle before you add more. A witbier like Blue Moon Belgian White brings a soft citrus and coriander note that plays nicely with the orange juice.
It is an easy one to batch for a group brunch too. Mix a pitcher of orange juice, keep the beer separate and chilled, and top glasses individually so nobody ends up with a flat drink.
| Style | Beer and orange juice mimosa |
| Base beer | Belgian-style wheat beer (witbier) |
| ABV (approx) | 2-2.5%, roughly half the base beer’s ABV |
| Serves | 1 |
How to Make It
Beermosa (Beer and Orange Juice)
Ingredients
- 4 oz orange juice fresh-squeezed if you can, well chilled
- 4 oz Belgian-style wheat beer Blue Moon Belgian White or a similar witbier
- 1 slice orange for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the chilled orange juice into a champagne flute or tall glass, filling it about halfway.
- Top slowly with the wheat beer, letting the foam settle before adding more.
- Garnish with an orange slice on the rim.
- Serve immediately while the beer is still fizzy.
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Gear That Helps
Making a batch for a crowd? A beverage dispenser from our shop keeps a pre-mixed pitcher cold and ready to pour.
FAQ
What beer works best in a Beermosa?
A Belgian-style wheat beer such as Blue Moon Belgian White is the classic choice because its citrus and spice notes complement orange juice. Any light wheat beer or pale ale works as a substitute.
Can I make a pitcher for a group?
Yes. Keep the orange juice pre-mixed and chilled in a pitcher, and top individual glasses with beer right before serving so each one stays fizzy.
Is a Beermosa strong?
No, since it is roughly half beer, the alcohol content ends up around half of whatever beer you use, similar to a mimosa made with sparkling wine.
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