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Hoegaarden Citrus

Brouwerij van Hoegaarden
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🌍 Belgium · Fruit Wheat Ale · One of 7 Fruit Wheat Ales in hopIQ

Also called Citron on some markets — Hoegaarden with lemon and lime infused into the wheat base. Very pale straw pour, extra-hazy, big lemon-lime aromatics with a sugary-sweet undertone from the fruit and a light tart finish. At 3% it's a proper porch beer, not a session ale — the lemon does the work.

ABV
3%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Crisp mouthfeel.

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Wheat Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
floral
orange
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
tart
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoegaarden Citrus

Appearance

Pours a very pale straw color with exceptional haziness throughout, characteristic of the fruit wheat ale style. The head forms quickly but settles to a thin collar with modest lacing. Fine carbonation creates a delicate, ephemeral mousse that fades steadily.

pale strawhazyfine carbonation

Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—lemon and lime occupy the foreground with immediate aromatic presence. Beneath the citrus lies a subtle sugary sweetness from the fruit infusion, accompanied by delicate wheat and barely perceptible floral undertones that add complexity without demanding attention.

lemon, lime aromaticssugary sweetnesswheat basesubtle florals

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors establishing themselves quickly across the palate. The mid-palate shows balanced wheat character softened by the fruit's natural sugars, while a light tart finish emerges from the lime component. At 3% ABV, the beer remains light and smooth, allowing the lemon to carry much of the flavor work without heaviness.

crisp citruslight and smoothwheat backbonetart finish

Finish

The finish is short and clean, with lingering citrus notes fading quickly into a dry, refreshing aftertaste. No astringency remains—only a gentle tartness and the memory of lemon zest.

short and cleandry aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hoegaarden Citrus

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Hoegaarden Citrus

About Fruit Wheat Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Wheat Ale?

Fruit Wheat Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Fruit Wheat Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same citrusy, refreshing, light character as Hoegaarden Citrus will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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