{"product_id":"recipe-kit-hoegaarden","title":"Recipe Kit Hoegaarden","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is our take on Hoegaarden, the classic Belgian witbier. It brews a pale, hazy wheat beer at around 4.5 to 4.8% ABV: light, refreshing and spicy, with the soft cloudy appearance the style is famous for. A great warm-weather brew and an easy introduction to Belgian wheat beer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat it is like to brew\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWitbier is an approachable, refreshing style to brew. The malt extract base carries a high proportion of wheat character, and the Belgian wit yeast brings the soft spice and citrus notes. It ferments warm, suiting Australian conditions, and the cloudiness is part of the style so there is no need to chase clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit works\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClassic pale, hazy Belgian witbier character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRefreshing, light and easy drinking at 4.5 to 4.8% ABV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFerments warm without a fridge, ideal for Australian summers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBeginner friendly with a straightforward brew day\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it makes sense\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good first Belgian beer and an excellent summer brew. Light enough for a hot Queensland afternoon, approachable enough for a first-time brewer, and quick to be ready to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBelgian witbier (wheat beer)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eABV\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4.5 to 4.8%\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eIBU\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eColour (EBC)\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePale and hazy [TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eOriginal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFinal gravity\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eFermentation temp\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e[TBC - confirm with supplier]\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eBatch volume\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003e21 litres\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReady to drink\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAbout 4 to 6 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMalt extract base with wheat character (the fermentable base for a pale, hazy body)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelgian wit yeast (ferments the sugars and adds soft spice and citrus) [TBC - confirm strain]\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHops and Indian coriander (the classic wit spice)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step brewing instructions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will also need:\u003c\/strong\u003e fresh orange zest. It is not included in the kit, but alongside the coriander it is an important addition for the classic wit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavour profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale and cloudy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft spice with light citrus\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth, wheaty body with gentle spice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and soft\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp and refreshing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish's verdict\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not cold crash or fine this one. The hazy, cloudy look is the whole point of a witbier, and clearing it strips the soft wheat and spice character. Serve it cold on a hot day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eReviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026. Last updated June 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Australian Home Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41994410557517,"sku":"35035","price":62.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/8306\/0045\/files\/35035.jpg?v=1754042815","url":"https:\/\/www.australianhomebrewing.com.au\/products\/recipe-kit-hoegaarden","provider":"Australian Home Brewing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}