Very crisp and mildly bitter.
Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.
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.
◌ 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.
◐ 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.
◑ 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.
Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Ketterer Ur-Weisse kristall
Serve at 5–8°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
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.