About this beer

Hoegaarden built its name on a cloudy Belgian white beer spiced with coriander and orange peel. Rosée takes that base and blends in raspberry, a nod to the brand's story of beer once being served from jam jars. AB InBev introduced it to India in 2022, together with a peach-led Nectarine, to offer drinkers a fruitier, softer way into wheat beer.

It pours a hazy rose-pink with a light foam. The nose is all fresh raspberry and red berries, and the palate is lightly sweet and fruity over the familiar smooth wheat and gentle spice, finishing fresh rather than sticky. The brand positions it as lower in alcohol than the classic White, which makes it an easy, light choice for long lunches, garden parties and celebrations. It is a good option to have on hand for guests who do not usually choose beer.

Key facts

• A Belgian-style witbier blended with raspberry
• Introduced in India by AB InBev in 2022 alongside Hoegaarden Nectarine
• Sold in India in 330 ml bottles and 500 ml cans
• Lower in alcohol than Hoegaarden White, according to the brand

Tasting notes

Aroma:

fresh raspberry, red berries and soft wheat

Taste:

light, lightly sweet raspberry with a hint of citrus spice

Finish:

fresh, fruity and gently tart

Serve

Chill well and serve at 3-5°C in a Hoegaarden or wine glass. Pour two-thirds, swirl and top up.

Food pairing

Pairs nicely with a citrus-dressed salad or grilled white fish, and with Bengali chicken cutlet or a fruit chaat.