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Distelhäuser Kristall Weizen

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Distelhäuser's Kristallweizen strips the yeast away but keeps the soul. Crystal-clear and pale gold, it pours with a tight head and arrives clean — wheat-soft, a whisper of honey and clove, crisp enough to cut through summer heat. The filtered clarity doesn't mean the flavor is thin; it just lets the wheat speak without the yeasty fog. Light, refreshing, and made for drinking without thinking.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatclean
banana
wheat
clean
honey
clove
bubblegum
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe banana and soft wheat character, a hallmark of the Kristallweizen style even without suspended yeast.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Distelhäuser Kristall Weizen

◎ Appearance

Crystal-clear pale gold with exceptional visual transparency—the filtered process allows light to pass unobstructed through the glass. A tight, fine-grained head forms on the pour and clings to the rim with delicate persistence. The carbonation is lively yet controlled, visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles.

pale goldcrystal cleartight headbright

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe banana and soft wheat character, a hallmark of the Kristallweizen style even without suspended yeast. A subtle floral sweetness of honey emerges beneath, accompanied by a whisper of clove spice that adds dimension without assertiveness. The absence of yeasty cloudiness means clean grain dominates, inviting and approachable.

bananawheathoneyclove

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and wheat-forward, with a creamy mouthfeel that belies the filtered clarity. Mid-palate reveals gentle banana notes and a touch of bubblegum sweetness, followed by crisp, clean finish that cuts through without harsh bitterness. The low IBU allows the Malz character to remain central, refreshing and light on the tongue.

wheat-softcrisp finishlight bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and brisk, the finish fades quickly without lingering heaviness, leaving only a faint impression of wheat and honey. The minimal IBU ensures no harsh aftertaste, making this beer designed for continuous, effortless drinking.

quick fadeclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
85
Finish
75
Serve at 5–8°C

Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Weizen glass

Tall and narrow at the base, flaring at the top — designed to hold the abundant foam of a wheat beer while showcasing its hazy golden body.

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About Kristallweizen

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What is a Kristallweizen?

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