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Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar

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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 11 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

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
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.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
banana
clove
clean

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar

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 Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar

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 fruity, crisp, banana character as Kapuziner Weißbier Kristall Klar will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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