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Kristallweizen

Haller Löwenbräu
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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 15 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

Kristallweizen is the filtered counterpart to the brewery's Hefeweizen, made from wheat, Pilsner and Munich malt with Hallertauer Perle hops. With the yeast removed it pours a pale straw yellow and fully clear beneath a fine white head. The nose carries fresh fruit notes, a lighter echo of the banana and citrus of the cloudy version. On the palate it is lively and light-bodied, with subtle fruit over a clean wheat base and a crisp, sparkling finish. Original gravity is 12.3 to 12.6 °P.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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

The texture leads here, with everything else held in gentle reserve.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kristallweizen.
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kristallweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale straw yellow with excellent clarity, the filtered format rendering the beer brilliantly transparent. A fine white head rises above the surface and clings with delicate persistence. High carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively visual presence in the glass.

pale straw yellowcrystal clearfine white headhighly carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with restrained fresh fruit character—subtle banana and citrus notes emerge, noticeably lighter than the cloudy Hefeweizen counterpart. Beneath these sits a clean, grainy wheat foundation with a whisper of noble hop spice from the Hallertauer Perle. The overall impression is bright and refreshing without demanding attention.

fresh fruitsubtle bananacitrus undertonenoble hop spice

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and light-bodied with immediate carbonation presence. The mid-palate develops a clean wheat base supporting delicate fruit notes that echo the aroma without overwhelming the profile. Bitterness remains low and restrained, allowing the malt character to lead. The finish arrives sharp and sparkling, with a mineral-like dryness that cleanses the palate.

light-bodiedclean wheatsubtle fruitlow bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is quick and refreshing, driven by carbonation and a dry, mineral quality. No lingering sweetness—the aftertaste fades cleanly into a grainy, slightly peppery memory.

dryclean aftertastemineral quality
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kristallweizen

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 Kristallweizen

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.

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