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Palmbräu Kristallweizen

Palmbräu
Germany·Kristallweizen
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A filtered, top-fermented wheat beer from Eppingen. It tastes prickling and fresh, with a pronounced wheat aroma. Palmbräu filters it clear, which sets it apart from the brewery's Hefeweizen. It has 5.4% ABV and is brewed to the Reinheitsgebot like the rest of the range.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcleanfruity
wheat
clean
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose is dominated by fresh wheat character, with bright cereal and grain notes that define the style.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Palmbräu Kristallweizen

◎ Appearance

Pale golden and brilliantly clear, a hallmark of the filtration process that distinguishes this Kristallweizen from its hazy counterpart. The head is fine and white, with modest retention and delicate lacing. Carbonation is lively and persistent, creating a gentle sparkle throughout.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by fresh wheat character, with bright cereal and grain notes that define the style. Subtle fruity esters—hints of banana and apple—emerge alongside a light, herbal hop presence. Clean yeast-derived aromas add to the overall freshness without any phenolic or spicy edge.

wheat, grain-forwardsubtle banana esterclean, bright

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a clean, crisp wheat malt character that carries through mid-palate with gentle, bready depth. The beer is refreshingly dry with restrained bitterness—just 14 IBU provides balance rather than bite. Light fruity notes complement the grain without overwhelming; the finish remains lean and quenching.

crisp wheat maltdry, light-bodiedrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

Short to medium finish with a clean, dry exit. The lingering aftertaste favors grain and a whisper of herbal hop, fading into mineral crispness.

dry exitcereal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
76
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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About Kristallweizen

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What is a Kristallweizen?

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