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Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar

Germany·Kristallweizen
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Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar is the filtered sibling of the Hefe-Weißbier, brewed to the same 12.3 °P and put through an especially thorough filtration that leaves it brilliantly clear in a strong golden colour. The finely beaded carbonation makes it lively on the tongue. The brewery describes a fruity, top-fermented nose with a fresh, lightly bitter edge and a faint note of yeast blossom; in the glass that reads as soft banana and a touch of clove over clean wheat, ending crisp and gently dry.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden6
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruitybananawheat
fruity
banana
wheat
clove
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft banana esters—a signature of the weizen yeast—layered gently over clean wheat malt.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar

◎ Appearance

Brilliant golden hue with excellent clarity—the result of thorough filtration that distinguishes this kristallweizen from its hazy sibling. A fine, persistent bead of carbonation rises steadily, creating a tight white head with good retention and delicate lacing around the glass. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, with the light catching the bubbles to enhance the pale golden luminosity.

brilliant goldenfinely carbonatedcrisp white head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft banana esters—a signature of the weizen yeast—layered gently over clean wheat malt. A subtle clove spice threads through, adding complexity without dominating, while a faint herbaceous edge hints at noble hops in the background. The overall impression is fresh and approachable, with no sharp alcohol notes or yeast heaviness.

soft banananoble hop snapwheat malt backbone

◐ Taste

The palate opens with smooth wheat character and fruity notes that echo the aroma, building a medium body that feels refreshing rather than heavy. Banana and clove develop mid-palate in harmony, balanced by a clean malt sweetness and a gentle, controlled bitterness that emerges toward the finish. The carbonation amplifies the crisp sensation, keeping the beer lively and preventing any flatness.

fruity wheatbalanced spicegently dry finish

◑ Finish

The beer closes with a clean, moderately dry aftertaste that lingers briefly without becoming astringent. A light bitterness and the fading echo of banana give way quickly to neutral wheat notes, leaving the palate ready for the next sip.

crisp drynessshort-lived bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
88
Finish
78
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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What is a Kristallweizen?

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