Reasonable $ Hoegaarden Alternative?

Discussion in 'Great Lakes' started by Copernicandream, Feb 14, 2014.

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  1. Copernicandream

    Copernicandream Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2013 Michigan

    The only reason my girlfriend tolerates the beer cellar, is that it has a consistently stocked selection of Hoegaarden kept at 48F year round.

    It's readily available its cheap at $8 / 6pk, its consistent and it's delicious. What else can I get in Michigan at a reasonable price?

    I've come across St. Bern Wit for $19 / 4 pk - Couldn't bring myself to do it...
    Bells Winter White finishes a little dry and just seems to be missing something.
    Blue Moon has a little too much orange peel and coriander.

    I'm not stingy but wheat beer isn't something I really see shelling out import/barrel aged prices for.

    Any ideas, I (and she) would appreciate it...
     
    #1 Copernicandream, Feb 14, 2014
  2. mychalg9

    mychalg9 Pooh-Bah (2,123) Apr 8, 2010 Illinois
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    There's Allagash White but I think that might be too expensive too? Havent bought it in years, so not sure how much it is.
     
    #2 mychalg9, Feb 14, 2014
  3. Eriktheipaman

    Eriktheipaman Pooh-Bah (2,303) Sep 4, 2010 California
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    Do you get Avery White Rascal? My favorite Wit IMO
     
    #3 Eriktheipaman, Feb 14, 2014
  4. sahd-1

    sahd-1 Savant (1,179) Jul 2, 2013 Illinois
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    Careful man. Hoegarden was our gateway beer into the real Belgians. Once you u take that next step, your palate sofistication and checkbook are never the same.
     
    #4 sahd-1, Feb 14, 2014
  5. teledeluxe

    teledeluxe Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2013 Illinois

    FWIW I think Allagash White is much better than Hoegaarden. It's a $1 or $2 more though and only a 4-pack.

    Hitachino White is super good too. Even more expensive.

    Namaste is now in 6-packs. No idea about price. $11?
     
    #5 teledeluxe, Feb 14, 2014
  6. fishtremble

    fishtremble Initiate (0) Jan 18, 2010 Michigan

    Unibroue Blanch De Chambly is usually on quite a few shelves in Michigan and should run you about 10-12 a 4pk.
     
    #6 fishtremble, Feb 15, 2014
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  7. semibaked

    semibaked Pooh-Bah (1,897) Mar 27, 2007 Minnesota
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    Weihenstephaner Hefeweisen
     
    #7 semibaked, Feb 15, 2014
  8. ravot

    ravot Initiate (0) Mar 20, 2012 Illinois

    #8 ravot, Feb 15, 2014
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  9. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    Allagash White is the correct answer
     
    #9 Bay01, Feb 15, 2014
  10. mishuggah

    mishuggah Crusader (482) Jul 14, 2009 Illinois
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    Kronenbourg 1664 Blanc
     
    #10 mishuggah, Feb 15, 2014
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  11. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    The wrong answer if you are looking for something you can get in Michigan.
     
    #11 kzoobrew, Feb 15, 2014
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  12. Copernicandream

    Copernicandream Initiate (0) Dec 24, 2013 Michigan

    I found Blanche de Bruxelles for $7/4pk and Ommegang Witte $6/750. Great success. No distro for Allagash out here, I see its very highly rated though. Thanks for the suggestions. Michigan typically gets good Dogfish distro but I've never seen (or heard of) Namaste. EYES WIDE.
     
    #12 Copernicandream, Feb 15, 2014
  13. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    Do you get Revolution in Michigan? If so, I'll second the Bottom Up Wit. I think it's $1 or $2 more for a 6 pack than Hoegaarden, and it is definitely worth a try.
     
    #13 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Feb 15, 2014
  14. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    AYFKM!? I thought Allagash was as widely available as Sierra Nevada.
     
    #14 Bay01, Feb 15, 2014
  15. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    No, no, no. BIG difference in distro.
     
    #15 aasher, Feb 16, 2014
  16. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    If Griffon Claw cans their Wit, give it a try. The head brewer learned to make Celis White from Pierre Celis when it was made at Michigan Brewing Company.
     
    #16 hopfenunmaltz, Feb 16, 2014
  17. Stinger80OH

    Stinger80OH Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Ohio

    Hitachino Nest White, Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, and Ommegand Witte are all viable options with the aforementioned Allagash the superb alternative.
     
    #17 Stinger80OH, Feb 16, 2014
  18. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,647) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    I don't know the price point, but Wittekerke is worth trying as a another Belgian Wit that is easy to find.
     
    #18 hopfenunmaltz, Feb 16, 2014
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