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Ketterer Ur-Weisse kristall

Privatbrauerei Ketterer
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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 8 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

Crystal-clear and golden-hued, this Kristallweizen opens with fine fruity notes—banana and clove from the yeast—that give the beer its distinctive character. The palate is elegant and lively, with a sprightly carbonation that keeps the impression fresh and aperitif-ready. At 5.2% alcohol and just 14 IBU, it drinks light and clean, never heavy. Serve well chilled, around 7°C, to let the fruit esters sing without warming into softness. A beer for the moment before the meal, when you want clarity and lift.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
SRM
amber12

AWARDS

Gold · 2015
WBA
2015 Style
Silver · 2020
WBA
Gold · 2019
EBC
Silver · 2018
WBA
Silver · 2017
WBA
Kristall
Silver · 2012
WBA
Ur-Weisse
Gold — WBA (2015 Style)
Silver — WBA
Gold — EBC
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
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
fruity
banana
clove
clean
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Ketterer Ur-Weisse kristall

Appearance

Crystal-clear and luminous golden in the glass, this Kristallweizen presents the hallmark transparency of its category. The head builds fine and white, settling to a delicate collar with modest but persistent lacing. Fine carbonation threads rise steadily, lending visual liveliness to the pour.

crystal-cleargoldenfine bubbleswhite head

Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced banana and clove—the signature esters and phenols of Weizen yeast in full voice. These fruity notes carry a gentle spice character, with a soft wheat grain backdrop that never overwhelms. The overall impression is clean and appetitive, with no harsh or solvent-like edges.

bananaclove spicewheat grainyeast-driven

Taste

The palate is bright and effervescent, with banana and clove flavors mirrored from the nose alongside a supporting wheat sweetness. Bitterness sits low at 14 IBU, allowing the fruity esters to lead without becoming cloying. The body remains light and silky, never doughy or heavy, with a clean, dry finish impression building through mid-palate.

refreshing carbonationlight bodylow bitternessclean

Finish

The finish is crisp and brief, fading cleanly without residual sweetness or astringency. A delicate spice note lingers gently on the palate, reinforcing the yeast character without demanding attention.

drybriefclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Ketterer Ur-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 Ketterer Ur-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 fruity, wheat, crisp character as Ketterer Ur-Weisse kristall will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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