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Flanders · Province of Flemish Brabant

Hoegaarden White

The white beer with the hexagonal glass.

WitbierCoriander · orange
ALCOHOL / VOL.
4,9 %
COLOUR
White

Hoegaarden White combines soft wheat flavours with citrus freshness and a spicy lift from coriander. Pale and hazy, this 4.9% witbier has a smooth palate and an immediately recognisable aroma.

Ingredients

Known ingredients

WaterBarley maltWheatHopsCorianderOrange peelSugarYeast

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From first glance to the finish

Appearance
Cloudy straw yellow with white foam.
Aroma
Citrus and coriander.
Palate
Soft wheat, orange and spicy freshness.

Craft and tradition

Recipe and brewing

A top-fermented, unfiltered wheat beer, with haze forming part of its character.