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Maisel's Weisse Kristall

Maisel Bamberg
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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 6 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

Maisel's Weisse Kristall arrives radiant golden-yellow and crystal clear — a kristallweizen that lets light pass straight through. The carbonation is lively and fine-bubbled, building a delicate head that holds. On the nose and palate the yeast registers clearly: ripe banana and clove from the esters, brightened by a citrus note leaning toward lemon. The opening is balanced across those fruit nuances, the finish dry and refreshingly tart. Low bitterness makes it an aperitif, best served cool.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild11 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4

AWARDS

Silver · 2024
World Beer Awards
Germany
Gold · 2023
European Beer Star
Bronze · 2024
European Beer Star
92 Points · 2026
Finest Beer Selection
Bronze · 2026
Australian International Beer Awards
Silver — World Beer Awards (Germany)
Gold — European Beer Star
Bronze — European Beer Star
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Kristallweizen.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
banana
clove
tart
yeasty
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Maisel's Weisse Kristall

Appearance

Maisel's Weisse Kristall presents a radiant golden-yellow hue with exceptional clarity — light passes straight through without obstruction, a hallmark of the kristallweizen style. The carbonation is notably fine and lively, supporting a delicate, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacework.

golden-yellow, crystal clearfine carbonationdelicate head retention

Aroma

The nose is dominated by yeast-driven esters that register immediately: ripe banana and spice-forward clove leap from the glass. A bright citrus note, leaning distinctly toward lemon, cuts through the phenolic warmth, creating a balanced and inviting aromatic profile that speaks to clean fermentation and wheat grain underneath.

ripe bananaspicy clovebright lemon citrus

Taste

The palate opens with those same yeast characters — banana and clove — held in equilibrium by a crisp, dry wheat backbone. The finish is clean and refreshingly tart, with low bitterness (11 IBU) allowing the fruit esters and grain to dominate without astringency. A restrained sweetness never intrudes; the beer remains aperitif-focused and food-friendly.

banana-clove esterscrisp, dry wheatrefreshingly tart finish

Finish

The finish is dry and brisk, with a lingering tartness that invites another sip. No lingering sweetness or heavy residue — the aftertaste remains clean and refreshing.

dry, briskclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
79
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Maisel's Weisse Kristall

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 Maisel's Weisse Kristall

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 clove, banana, dry character as Maisel's Weisse Kristall will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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