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Hirsch Kristall Weisse

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Hirsch Kristall Weisse is filtered clarity married to Weizen soul — crystal-bright but retaining that soft wheat character and banana-yeast warmth a proper Hefeweizen holds. Sparkling carbonation lifts it further. European Beer Star 2025 Gold. For drinkers who want wheat beer's soul without the haze.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2025
European Beer Star 2025
Kristallweizen
★Gold — European Beer Star 2025 (Kristallweizen)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananawheatclean
banana
wheat
clean
clove
mineral
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe banana and subtle clove—signatures of the Weizen yeast strain—layered over a soft wheat grain sweetness.
also:bubblegum,yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Hirsch Kristall Weisse

◎ Appearance

Pale golden with brilliant clarity—the filtered approach delivers a glass-bright presentation rarely seen in the Weizen family. A dense, fine-bubbled white head rises generously and clings to the glass with persistent lacing. The carbonation catches light throughout the body, creating an almost luminous quality.

pale goldencrystal-brightfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe banana and subtle clove—signatures of the Weizen yeast strain—layered over a soft wheat grain sweetness. A whisper of mineral character and clean malt backdrop keeps the profile fresh rather than fruity-heavy. The sparkling carbonation lifts these aromatics without any yeasty cloudiness typical of unfiltered versions.

banana, clovewheat grainclean maltmineral undertone

◐ Taste

Entry is soft and wheat-forward with immediate banana and bubblegum notes balancing a gentle clove spice. Mid-palate stays smooth and refreshing, with low bitterness (14 IBU) allowing the grain's natural sweetness and yeast character to remain in focus. A light, crisp minerality threads through without drying the finish.

banana, bubblegumsoft wheatgentle clovelow bitterness

◑ Finish

Clean and moderately dry, with the clove-yeast warmth lingering gently into the aftertaste. The carbonation sustains a refreshing, almost brisk exit that invites another sip without fatigue.

dry, refreshingclove warmth
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
86
Appearance
88
Finish
82
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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