I had a bit of free time last Sunday, so I went to the grocery store to check out a #beer I hadn't tried before. The Hoegaarden Bière Blanche caught my attention, so I grabbed a bottle to give it a try. It was good! My only regret is that I didn't grab another bottle.
I find that the best time for me to grab a beer is on the weekends. A light buzz is enough to help me relax after a long week. Since I had just returned from an overseas trip, I felt like I needed something to unwind with on a Sunday night.
While I was at the grocery store, I picked up some food that I thought would pair well with the beer. I was experimenting with my selections since I wasn’t entirely sure what would complement this Wit-Blanche. Eventually, I settled on a roasted chicken leg, young Gouda cheese, and bread. I also decided to try an egg with cheese.
After a few bites of food and sips of beer, I realized that the only thing that paired well with it was the young Gouda cheese. The chicken seemed okay at first, but I quickly grew tired of it halfway through. Something about the grilled chicken just didn’t sit right with the beer.
The beer has a light citrus flavor, which I believe would pair better with seafood dishes. I should have picked up some prawns instead of the chicken.
Name of the beer: Hoegaarden Biere Blanche
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.9%
Ingredients: Wheat beer brewed with coriander and orange peel
Color: Light Yellow and natural murky quality
A few weeks ago, I tried the Blanc version from Kronenbourg, and if I were to compare it to Hoegaarden, I’d say it’s less complex. I think Hoegaarden’s infusion of coriander and orange peel adds an extra layer of flavor. Although the extra flavors are subtle, they enhance the beer’s complexity just enough.
Did I mention that I regret not grabbing another bottle? Yeah, that’s because I only felt a slight buzz from its 4.9% ABV. 😂 I think I had too much food, so one beer wasn’t enough. Another bottle would have made the overall dining experience much better. 😁
Overall, Hoegaarden Bière Blanche turned out to be a refreshing choice with its light citrus notes and subtle complexity. While my food pairing experiment wasn’t perfect, the young Gouda cheese was a clear winner, and I’ve learned that seafood might be a better match next time. Lesson learned—one bottle wasn’t enough, so I’ll definitely be grabbing an extra one for a better experience next time!
😄😄 in case you drap more, you won't have found your way home
Hahaha I was at home drinking so it shouldn't be an issue 😁
I wish I could try that Hoegaarden witbier. It looks refreshing but unfortunately, it is not sold here.
It taste light or subtle but a bottle don't have enough buzz 😁
Hoegaarden Was my go to for years! I first had it in NYC at a bar watching my friends jazz trio play. It was actually Aaron Comess the drummer from the Spin Doctors who told me to try it. I was 21. It’s great stuff indeed! Cheers! 🍻
I don't regret trying this one. Now I have a good option other than Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc 😁
Ehi what a delicious dish, it looks beautiful, you combine food very well.
The beer seems exquisite with those ingredients, I would never have imagined coriander and orange in this type of beverage. I think in my country they are not so creative with beer, I will have to find out. 🤭😜.
Have a good rest and good health ! @curamax
The added flavors made me curious about the taste 😁. It was good 👍
Not my top choice for beer as it felt a little too casual, prefer something in the range of 1664 or Heineken but definitely still something nice to drink.
1664 is still my go-to 😁
This one just got me curious whether the coriander and orange peel will actually makes a difference but it was really subtle.
The beer looks delicious, complemented well by the eggs, cheese, and chicken leg. I love the grilled chicken. Enjoy! Cheers!
Yeah. I did enjoy the grilled chicken but I felt that grilled seafood would fit with the beer better 😋
Awesome. Enjoy it.
Thanks 🙏
Trust me a second bottle always hits the spot,, i was thinking the beer would go with the chicken, but my thoughts winded back nahh it might also go well with some fried or barbeque meat
Yep, first beer is always the warmup, second one perfects the food!
exactly i never go without having the second one to satisfy myself
True 😂
I learned about that because of this #beer post. Next time I'll grab an extra bottle 😂
lolzz you definitely should cause I would 😁
😁👍
At least, you didn't regret on your first try. You can grab some more next time. 😉 So, this type of beer goes well with seafood. I haven't tried this though, but I imagine pairing it with fried calamari. Only the cheese seemed to complement with the beer, so next time you know which ones to pick. More beer, more happiness hehe... Cheers!
Fried calamari sounds nice ☺️ Thanks for the suggestion!
And yeah, more beer 🍻 = 😁 but I would be fine with 2 bottles 😂
Hehe... Yes, 2 bottles, save some for the rainy days. There's limit to everything. After consuming 2 bottles, what's left is inner happiness. 😀
Mini food, is the first that i see piece of food tinies but the beer looks delicious :D
Yeah this beer was okay but it wasn't good enough to top my go-to beer 🍺
Oh. I see. My comment was purely based on how refreshing it looks. I wish I could try it too, so I can comment on alcohol content.
Oh 😳 I forgot that alcohol have different effects to each person. And the taste would also affect on the way the alcohol affects you 😜
It's one of those beers that grows on you over time. Great on a summers day outside on the grass or outside a bar/cafe.