Hoegaarden is sometimes called a "classic white" and I see why. The beer is extremely drinkable on a regular basis (not just for reviews). I had this from a bottle, but from what I've seen it is easily available on tap here in Brussels. It may be the kind of beer that is infinitely better here in Belgium than in export (many are like this I think).I wouldn't call this beer exotic, and that's why I like it so much. It pours a light straw color, has a head that fades to a thin line. The scent has a bit of citrus (very light) and the taste is similar, but with a few faint herbal tones mixed in there. I found it very refreshing - perfect for a spring/summer day sitting outside. With the fairly low ABV of 4.9% this makes it an ideal beer for hanging with friends and making a day of it.
HINTS:
- Great spring/summer brew - it's like a picnic by a slow, winding river, where a warm breeze rustles the grass, in a bottle.
- Blue Moon seems more available in the states, but I think I prefer this Hoegaarden.
- Don't forget, according to their site: "Hoegaarden Witbier wordt niet gefilterd.
- I rate this beer a 3.5 of 5.0 on my "Pleasant Summer Beers" scale.
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