Hoegaarden Witbier - Belgium

By: Stuart Tobe

Tuesday, May 18 2004

Hoegaarden Witbier-Bier Blanche N/V - Belgium 90 POINTS $11.95 (6 x 355 mL) Witbiers have some sedimentation and cloudiness.

Hoegaarden Witbier-Bier Blanche N/V - Belgium

90 POINTS

$11.95 (6 x 355 mL)

Witbiers have some sedimentation and cloudiness. This is due partly to the use of wheat (about half the grain), which produces a turbid wort, but also to the fact that witbiers are bottle conditioned or unfiltered and retain the spices added. This one has a very pale, fine nose with light malt-y, leesy, spicy, ginger, earthy floral nose with some pear and citrus. Quite dry and elegant with light bitterness and a fine, refreshing light mousse in the mouth. Balanced citrus, spicy, pear, earthy, honey yeast flavours. Not huge and rich but has finesse that makes this a perfect summer drink, especially for foods like grilled sausages or even seafood. Unusual and worth trying. (2004-05-18 by AG-ST)

CSPC: 554089; UPC: 5410228149699
Producer: S.A. Interbrew Belgium N.V.
Distributor: Charton-Hobbs

Written By: Stuart Tobe

Stuart Tobe

Stuart Tobe has been active in the wine industry for over twenty-five years. He was one of the first Canadians to receive his Master of Science degree in Enology from the University of California, Davis in 1983.