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Kristall-Weizen

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Aromas of citrus fruit and summer meadow lead, with ripe exotic fruit on the palate and gently but steadily rising carbonation under a fine-pored, stable head. Pale yellow and crystal clear. Brewmaster Wilhelm Zeitler first brewed this wheat beer at Farny in 1924; the new style was first called Champagne Wheat, until the name became protected under EU law.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyfruity
wheat
citrusy
fruity
tropical
grassy
clean
Aroma
Citrus fruit and summer meadow dominate the nose, offering an immediate, herbaceous freshness.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kristall-Weizen

◎ Appearance

Pale yellow and crystal clear, this Kristallweizen presents a bright, luminous character in the glass. A fine-pored, stable head forms and persists, with delicate lacing clinging to the sides as you drink. The gentle but steady carbonation rises as fine bubbles throughout the body, contributing to an inviting, lively presentation.

pale yellowcrystal clearfine-pored headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

Citrus fruit and summer meadow dominate the nose, offering an immediate, herbaceous freshness. Ripe exotic fruit notes emerge beneath, bringing tropical stone-fruit and banana-like character typical of the style's yeast contribution. The overall bouquet is clean and grassy, with subtle breadiness rounding out the profile.

citrus forwardmeadow grasstropical fruitclean yeast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with wheat grain and mild citrus, establishing a crisp, refreshing foundation. Tropical fruit—pineapple and ripe mango—develops in the mid-palate with gentle sweetness, while a light breadiness provides textural depth. The low bitterness (14 IBU) remains in the background, allowing fruit and wheat to take the lead without assertive hop presence.

wheat-driventropical stone fruitgently sweetlow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the carbonation providing a crisp, tingling sensation that lingers briefly. A whisper of citrus and grain remains on the palate, inviting another sip without demanding attention.

dry finishlingering citrus
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
84
Appearance
88
Finish
77
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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