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Hofbräu Kristall Weisse

Staatliches Hofbräuhaus München
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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 14 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

A filtered wheat beer from which yeast and haze are removed, leaving a brilliant, pale yellow body under a compact, fine-bubbled head. It is brewed by decoction from wheat malt and pale barley malt, hopped with Herkules and Perle to 16 IBU, at 12.7 °P original gravity. Ripe banana and delicate lemon shape both aroma and taste, joined by white grape, clove and a grainy malt note, while the fine carbonation keeps it brisk.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 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.
Malt character
wheat
malty
Fermentation & yeast
banana
fruity
clean
clove
Distinctive notes
citrusy

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hofbräu Kristall Weisse

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 Hofbräu Kristall Weisse

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 banana, wheat, fruity character as Hofbräu Kristall Weisse will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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