If you like spicy food, refreshing beer, and a challenge, Blue Moon and Frank’s RedHot have teamed up for the ultimate test of pepper tolerance. Introducing the Spicy Orange Challenge, designed to put your taste buds to the test.
The challenge involves taking a bite of the spicy orange coated with Frank’s RedHot Original Hot Sauce and ghost peppers, then seeing how little Blue Moon you need to drink while the spice lingers. The less you drink, the better you do.
Blue Moon fans recognize the orange as the signature garnish and finishing touch that complements the beer’s smooth citrus notes and unpretentious flavor, but this summer there’s a twist: now they have to conquer it with more than a hint of heat.
The challenge was launched as a kit, featuring a specialty pilsner glass, a bottle of Frank’s RedHot and the spice-infused orange slice. The kits sold out quickly, but fortunately, it’s easy to recreate at home. Use this recipe to make your own spicy orange slices (best of all, you can regulate the heat level for your own personal taste.)
Since the love of spicy foods is on the rise, it’s great to know that Blue Moon’s creamy body, crafted with oats, pairs perfectly with the heat and flavor of everything from hot wings to peppery pizza slices. This new challenge even has celebrity fans, like SNL’s Colin Jost, who recently posted about his experience on Instagram.
So, you may be asking, what is taking the challenge really like? As an unapologetic “pepperhead” myself, I couldn’t wait to take the challenge and was delighted to receive my very own kit from Blue Moon. Was I cool as a cucumber? Did I succumb to the spice? Watch and find out!
Are you ready to add some spice to your summer? Grab some friends, some oranges, a bottle of Frank’s Red Hot and a 6-pack of Blue Moon and see if you can stand the heat. And, if you do take the challenge, be sure to share by tagging @bluemoonbrewco and @franksredhot.
