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inPrimus Kristall

Austria·Bière de Champagne
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A bronze-brown, opal sparkling beer made from Kristall by traditional bottle fermentation with fine sparkling-wine yeast. Fine, mousse-like carbonation joins the lightness and liveliness of Kristall. The brewery calls it a true speciality and presents it as a bottle-conditioned Spezialbier in a 0.75 litre format.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
deep amber15
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
cleancaramelmalty
clean
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose displays subtle, elegant notes arising from the bottle fermentation and champagne yeast: white stone fruit, a whisper of biscuit sweetness, and delicate floral esters.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for inPrimus Kristall

◎ Appearance

A bronze-brown body of medium clarity, brightened by persistent fine bubbles that create an elegant mousse-like carbonation throughout the glass. The head forms a delicate, creamy collar that clings to the rim with fine lacing, characteristic of the champagne-yeast fermentation. The opal sparkle catches light with a refined, effervescent quality.

bronze-brownfine effervescencecreamy head lacingopal shimmer

◌ Aroma

The nose displays subtle, elegant notes arising from the bottle fermentation and champagne yeast: white stone fruit, a whisper of biscuit sweetness, and delicate floral esters. Noble hop character emerges as a faint herbal backdrop without asserting itself, while the yeast adds a soft, bready complexity that integrates harmoniously. There is no sharp phenolic or sulfurous note—instead a clean, refined aromatic profile.

stone fruit estersbiscuit sweetnesssoft bready notesherbal hops

◐ Taste

The palate opens light and animated, with the carbonation creating a lively tactile sensation that emphasizes the beer's refreshing character. Gentle malt sweetness balances a moderate, rounded bitterness (35 IBU) that does not dominate. The mid-palate reveals subtle fruit notes and a dry, slightly mineral finish from the traditional fermentation, while the body remains svelte and elegant rather than full.

lively carbonationbalanced sweetnessmoderate bitternessdry mineral notes

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and persistent, with the champagne yeast lending a crisp, dry quality that lingers gently on the palate. A faint fruity undertone and noble hop dryness carry through without any cloying sweetness, leaving an impression of refreshment and refinement.

crisp drynesspersistent fruity notesclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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