This classic witbier pours a hazy straw color with a thin white head. As soon as your nose gets close to this beer you can easily tell it is a wit with the classic yeast phenolic and coriander aroma. Additionally, it is slightly citric on account of the bitter orange peel. This beer has a very distinct wheat taste that sticks out sharply on the palate. The yeast phenolics, hint of banana, and spice tastes also come through cleanly. This beer has a thin light body that at times almost feels a little watery. A great summer beer and Hoegaarden especially is a classic example of this Belgian style.
Upon arriving in Antwerp, most often first see Central Station, one of the grandest train stations in all of Europe and it absolutely amazed me. A short walk from the station, we arrived at our hostel, which had a very modern, clean feel, and the rooms were exceptionally nice for a hostel. We then made our way onto the main shopping street in the city. What stuck out most to us here was the height of the city. Most buildings were fairly tall, not skyscrapers by any means, but still towering overhead. At the end of the street we turned toward the main square, the Grote Markt, and as soon as we hit it, we were blown away. Golden gables, impressive statues, and massive churches with ornate bell towers lay before us. People everywhere, chocolate shops, beer stores, and a variety of restaurants complement the area completely and it is hard not to stand there dumbfounded for a few minutes, taking in every detail. Antwerp set the bar very high for Belgium, and with some frites and chocolates we settled in for the night, eager for the days ahead.
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