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Kristallweizen

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A Kristallweizen that opens with bright carbonation and a layered aroma—banana esters from the yeast meet a delicate note reminiscent of sparkling wine, creating an almost aperitif-like quality. The palate is fruity without weight, the elegance residing in how the carbonation lifts each sip rather than in residual sweetness. The finish softens into a gentle fade, neither clinging nor disappearing abruptly. At 5.2 % ABV, this is a beer for warm afternoons or as a palate-cleanser between courses, best served crisp and in a tall glass to catch the persistent sparkle.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Silver
European Beer Star Awards
Gold · 2024
German Style Leichtes or Kristal Weizen
★Silver — European Beer Star Awards
★Gold — German Style Leichtes or Kristal Weizen
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatfruitybanana
wheat
fruity
banana
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with bright banana esters from the weizen yeast, accompanied by a subtle mineral note reminiscent of sparkling wine—almost aperitif-like in character.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Kristallweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale straw-gold with exceptional clarity and a fine, persistent white head that clings to the glass in delicate lacing. The carbonation is visibly active—a continuous stream of fine bubbles rises through the body, catching light and contributing to an almost luminous quality. The beer presents as refined and inviting in the glass.

pale straw-goldbrilliantly clearpersistent fine bubblesdelicate lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright banana esters from the weizen yeast, accompanied by a subtle mineral note reminiscent of sparkling wine—almost aperitif-like in character. Delicate wheat grain underpins the profile without heaviness. The aromatic layer unfolds gradually with each swirl, revealing neither aggressive hop character nor residual sweetness, instead favoring a clean, refreshing openness.

banana esterssparkling wine mineralitywheat grainbright and clean

◐ Taste

The palate enters with soft fruit notes—primarily banana and subtle stone fruit—grounded by a gentle wheat maltiness that provides structure without density. Mid-palate remains crisp and light, with the elevated carbonation actively lifting flavour across the tongue rather than relying on residual sugar. Bitterness is restrained and well-integrated, allowing the yeast character and refreshing carbonation to define the drinking experience.

soft fruit, banana-forwarddelicate wheat maltinesscrisp, carbonation-drivengentle bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish softens into a gentle fade—neither clinging nor disappearing abruptly. A whisper of yeast character and crisp dryness lingers briefly before receding, leaving the palate clean and ready for another sip.

soft fadedry and clean
80
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
85
Finish
77
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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