Why we picked it: 96 out of 100 rating from Total Wine.
About Hoegaarden: The original wheat beer is the oldest and most famous of Hoegaarden’s range. When poured, it forms a soft, white creamy head and leaves a generous lacing on the glass. Its naturally cloudy, pale hue shimmers when viewed through the glass.
With an aroma of orange peel, coriander and spice, its characteristic taste is entirely unique: smooth, light-bodied, and simultaneously sweet and sour, with a subtle, spiced citrus flavour. Best served in its traditional hexagonal glass.
The Pour: There is a specific way to pour a Hoegaarden that maximises both the aroma and the taste experience.
When pouring from the bottle, the hexagonal glass should first be rinsed and, ideally, laid in ice to ensure it is perfectly chilled.
When ready, tilt the glass to a 45-degree angle and pour two-thirds of the bottle. The bottle should then be swirled as this awakens the head of the beer and enlivens the yeast that may have settled during storage.
Stand the glass in an upright position, and twist the bottle around as you pour out the remaining beer to create a thick head of creamy foam.
ABV: 4.9%
