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Redback Original

Matilda Bay Brewing Company
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🌍 Australia · Kristallweizen · One of 10 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

Redback started life as a seasonal summer wheat beer and, under its present name, became Australia's first widely sold wheat beer. It is styled on the German weizen but filtered to a clear, bright gold. The yeast gives a fruity aroma with banana esters and a touch of clove, supported by a soft, bready wheat note. The body is creamy and generous, the bitterness low, and a light hop note freshens the finish.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter18 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4

AWARDS

Grand Champion Beer · 1993
Australian International Beer Awards
Champion Wheat Beer · 2008
Australian International Beer Awards
Grand Champion Beer — Australian International Beer Awards
Champion Wheat Beer — Australian International Beer Awards
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

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
bready
Fermentation & yeast
banana
fruity
clove

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Redback Original

Appearance

Bright gold in color with excellent clarity, a hallmark of the crystal wheat style. The head is white and persistent, laying down fine lacing as it subsides. Carbonation is visible and lively, contributing to the beer's refreshing visual presence.

bright goldcrystal clearfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent banana esters typical of weizen yeast, accompanied by a distinctive clove spice note. Beneath these fermentation-derived characters lies a soft, bready wheat foundation that grounds the aromatic profile without overwhelming it.

banana estersclove spicewheat breadyeast-forward

Taste

The palate opens with creamy, generous body that carries strong wheat malt character and fruity yeast expression. Bitterness remains restrained at 18 IBU, allowing the banana and clove notes to develop fully through the mid-palate before a light hop note emerges to freshen the finish.

creamy bodyfruitylow bitternesssoft wheat malt

Finish

The finish is clean and refreshing, with hop bitterness providing gentle drying without harshness. The aftertaste is smooth, retaining subtle wheat and banana notes without lingering astringency.

cleanrefreshingsmooth
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Redback Original

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 Redback Original

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 Redback Original will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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