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Hoegaarden Wit 0.0

Belgium·Alcohol-Free Wheat Beer
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Citrus leads in Hoegaarden Wit 0.0%, the alcohol-free counterpart of the house witbier. It comes from the same Belgian brand whose wheat beer goes back to the monks of Hoegaarden around 1445, and AB InBev lists it in its Belgian range of alcohol-free beers. It keeps the Hoegaarden name and the idea of a refreshing witbier, just with 0.0% alcohol.

ABV
0.0%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusywheatclean
citrusy
wheat
clean
fruity
bready
Aroma
Citrus notes dominate the nose, with bright lemon and orange peel leading the way.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hoegaarden Wit 0.0

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with a subtle haze characteristic of the witbier style. The head forms quickly and holds with moderate persistence, leaving delicate lacing on the glass. Fine carbonation creates an inviting, lively visual presence despite the absence of alcohol.

pale strawhazyfine carbonationmoderate head

◌ Aroma

Citrus notes dominate the nose, with bright lemon and orange peel leading the way. Subtle wheat malt undertones and a light herbal quality from noble hops provide backbone, while a soft spiced character hints at the yeast profile typical of Belgian wheat beers.

citrus peellemonwheat maltherbal spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens clean and refreshing, with citrus brightness followed by a gentle wheat malt sweetness. Bitterness is restrained at 14 IBU, allowing the fruity and slightly bread-like notes to come through. The body remains light and crisp, finishing dry without astringency.

citrus-forwardlight bodycleansoft bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, fading with lingering citrus and a whisper of wheat grain. No harsh alcohol burn or metallic notes—instead, a pleasant dryness invites the next sip.

drycrispcitrus echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
77
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve cold at 7–10°C. The hazy wheat base and fresh yeast character shine when the beer is crisp and cold.

Pint glass

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

Drink within 4–6 months. Wheat beers are designed to be fresh — the yeast character diminishes with age.

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