Hoegaarden

Brewed by Brouwerij Hoegaarden (InBev)
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Hoegaarden, Belgium

Bottle best by 02/02/10. Poured a hazy light yellow with a tall frothy white head that settles to a ring and left light lace. Aromas of clove, wheat, and a light banana background. The flavor is much the same with hints of lemon. Light body and a clove aftertaste. Nice!

I drink this beer about as much as any because its complex and thirst quenching. Each time I have one I get the impression of many novel characteristics. Certain times the creamy agricultural earthy grains come to the fore, the next its the coriander and rich spices which predominate, then its a crisp lemony finish; but always, everytime, there’s the beautiful warm phosphorescent yellow glow and a white inviting foamy head. A world class beer if there ever was one.

It’ probably that I just don’t like this style. Combines a significant citrus flavor with a wheat/white beer. A little sour, and I really don’t like it much.

On tap. Pours pale yellow body with a good amount of creamy white head. Aroma: Wheaty, banana, lemon Flavor: More lemony wheat in taste, with a grassy finish.

Light yellow and cloudy. Strong white head. Flavor is a sweet and little sour;citursand wheat, refreshing and very good.

Yellow. Long, creamy head. Aroma: Wheat, Orange peel. Flavor: Wheat, yeast, coriander, orange peel. Clean finish.

Poured a cloudy yellow. Kinda sour taste with a nice finish... I would have to describe it as a watered down hef.

Tap. Poured cloudy yellow. Yeasty aroma, faintly fruity. Nice refreshing, mild body. Earthy citrus palate. wheat flavor...overall a very clean, refreshing brew. Defintely a summer standard.