It’s the most mysterious ice cream flavor out there. Some people even debate just what Blue Moon ice cream is or tastes like.
The uniquely flavored ice cream is most known for its distinct color.
Multiple online sources believe that the Blue Moon flavor was created in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with theory pointing to Petran Products and Bill Sidon as the creators.
Perry’s Ice Cream, served at many Erie ice cream shops, describes the flavor as “a cosmic blue colored mystery flavor with hints of fruit, spice and vanilla.”
The Taste of Home culinary website describes the flavor similar to the Kellogg’s cereal Froot Loops, with additional hints of citrus, amaretto, lemon, cotton candy, marshmallow and bubble gum.
“The old definition used to be that it was creamy citrus flavored,” Rob Warner, owner of the Ice Cream Shoppe, said. “You don’t think citrus until you’ve been told that.”
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Where to find Blue Moon ice cream in Erie
If you are looking to get a scoop at a local ice cream parlor, here is a list of local shops that carry blue moon.
Did we miss one? Let us know by sending an email to nsorensen@gannett.com with the store name, address, phone number and hours.
Denny’s, 929 Parade St. 814-454-1310. Opening April 1. Hours: Mondays through Saturdays, noon to 10 p.m.; Sundays, 1-10 p.m.
Whippy Dip, 2527 Chestnut St. and 3100 W. 12th St. 814-455-0598. Hours: noon to 9 p.m. daily.
Double Dipper, 5320 Buffalo Road, Harborcreek. 508-549-8379. Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-9 p.m.; Weekends 1-9 p.m.
Freezeerie, 393 West Ridge Road. 814-882-0782. Hours: 2-9 p.m., Wednesdays to Sundays.
Dairy Supreme: 104 E. Plum St., Edinboro. Hours: 814-734-1866. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Some parlors, including The Scoop at 3124 Route 19 in Waterford, and Ice Cream Shoppe in Erie also serve the flavor “Superman,” which has blue moon mixed in.
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at nsorensen@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: Why Blue Moon ice cream is a mysterious flavor and where to find it