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Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar

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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 14 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

Kristallklar is the filtered member of the family: the yeast is removed after fermentation, leaving a brilliant pale yellow beer under a snow-white head. The nose is fresh and faintly herbal, with citrus notes and a subtle, pleasant hop character. Vigorous carbonation gives it a particularly brisk sparkle. The palate is dry and fruity, slim and refreshing, with a mild, slightly tart bitterness at the end. Like the cloudy versions, it is brewed with a high share of wheat malt.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kristallweizen.
Hop character
herbal
hoppy
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
tart
Distinctive notes
citrusy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar

Appearance

Brilliant pale yellow, crystal-clear and luminous without haze or suspended matter. A dense, snow-white head forms under vigorous carbonation and clings to the glass with fine lacing. The effervescence is notably brisk and persistent, creating a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale yellow, crystal-cleardense white headvigorous carbonationfine lacing

Aroma

The nose is fresh and inviting, opening with subtle herbal notes and a bright citrus character that cuts through cleanly. Underneath lies a delicate noble hop presence—refined rather than assertive—alongside soft wheat malt undertones. The overall impression is crisp and garden-fresh, with no heavy or cooked elements.

fresh, herbalcitrus notesnoble hopswheat malt

Taste

Entry is light and dry, with fruity esters (banana, subtle stone fruit) balanced by the wheat malt's clean, slightly grainy backbone. The mid-palate remains slim and refreshing without heaviness, followed by a mild, slightly tart bitterness that lingers gently into the finish. The overall profile is thirst-quenching and balanced, never cloying.

dry, fruitywheat malt backbonemild tart finishcrisp, refreshing

Finish

The finish is short to medium, clean and dry with a faint herbal and citrus echo. No residual sweetness or warming alcohol sensation lingers; instead, a pleasant tartness dries the palate and invites the next sip.

short, cleandry, tart aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
85
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Weizen glass
Recommended for this style

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.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar

About Kristallweizen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Kristallweizen?

Kristallweizen is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Kristallweizen

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same wheat, dry, refreshing character as Franziskaner Weissbier Kristallklar will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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