Hoegaarden Grand Cru
Pours pale gold with chunky sediment and a carpet of white head that doesn't lace. Nose is yeast, pear, tropical blossom and a whiff of alcohol. Big fruit cocktail and country white loaf malts, phenol kick in the middle, and some white pepper, coriander leaf and earthy hop notes. Round, pushing towards full, lively, little burn. Lots going on; good proof of both the depth a wit can give and the fact that big brewers can make good beers when they try.