Hoegaarden Wit

I can't believe I've never actually had more than a sip of Hoegaarden Wit before.  It must've just slipped under the radar somehow.  Anyway, I finally had a chance to rectify that, but unfortunately, there were no clean glasses to pour into:

Vittles:

Witbier

4.9% abv

Score:

Appearance: 8/10

Aroma: 22/25

Taste: 36/40

Mouthfeel: 8/10

Style: 5/5

Drinkability: 8/10

Overall: 87/100

Impression:

This is what I look for in witbiers.  The aroma is a little earthy-sweet, like honey or vanilla, plenty of wheat, citrus, coriander, and a little herbal.  The flavors are about the same, though the sweet and herbal flavors are more pronounced for me.  I love the wheat backbone and the slight spiciness.  Very crisp, clean, and refreshing.  I really don't see why people feel the need to slap a lemon wedge on a beer like this -- it's delicious just the way it is.

Cheers!