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Hoegaarden Citrus

Brouwerij van Hoegaarden
Belgium·Fruit Wheat Ale
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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
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyfruitywheat
citrusy
fruity
wheat
floral
orange
tart
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus notes—lemon and lime occupy the foreground with immediate aromatic presence.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 6–9°C

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

Pint glass

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

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