Hoegaarden Witbier

21 Dec

This is my first “beer post” so I figured that I will start with my new favorite beer…Hoegaarden Witbier. Hoegaarden is a Belgian white beer brewed in the town of Hoegaarden.  Although this is considered a summer ale, I am just now enjoying it for the first time in mid December and must say that it is just terrific.

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At first glance, I think it poured a hazy golden yellow color with an  initial aroma of yeast and pepper with a slight hint of cloves and orange citrus. The taste was a very mild and pleasant peppery/citrus taste leaving no aftertaste. Also, the beer feels light and creamy on the palette and overall I find this to be one of the best beers I have ever had. A little disclaimer though, this is my first beer review so I hope in the future that new beers will surprise me and take over the number 1 position.

As I have stated before, I started this photo/beer project because I absolutely enjoy drinking beer and taking pictures. So, I figured I would take pictures of the different beers I try while living in Europe and share those experiences with others.

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3 Responses to “Hoegaarden Witbier”

  1. Tom 21. Dec, 2009 at 9:59 am #

    The other day when Ash, Ken, and I were at the bar (an international bar) I got a Wychwood Scarecrow. Made in England, this was the best beer that I had tasted from the UK.

    http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/160/4079

    I’ll see if the bar has your beer.

  2. Carl 03. Jan, 2010 at 9:45 pm #

    Nice new layout by the way first of all.

    I actually had this beer while on my last TDY to South Korea. Weird place to have it, right? I enjoyed it greatly. It was suggested to me there since I have a profound love for Blue Moon which is also a Belgian white ale with a hint of orange.

    Wonder if an orange slice would do that Hoegaarden justice like it does for Blue Moon. Give it a shot and let me know. I don’t know the next time I’ll have the chance to have Hoegaarden again.

  3. Jay 03. Jan, 2010 at 11:28 pm #

    Carl,

    I tried Blue Moon for the first time in Okinawa and thought it was pretty good. I have never had it with an Orange slice though. I plan on getting my hands on some over here and putting it on my website.

    Judging from your post on your website, you really love this stuff.

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