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Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier

Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
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🌍 Germany · Kristallweizen · One of 15 Kristallweizens in hopIQ

The brewery's only filtered top-fermented beer is a crystal-clear wheat beer that glows golden yellow under a compact, fine-pored head. The nose leads with fruity banana and a touch of citrus. Fine, lively carbonation gives it a brisk, refreshing character, and the palate repeats the fresh citrus and delicate banana over a light wheat body, finishing crisp and slightly tart with low bitterness.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter16 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4

AWARDS

Silver · 2026
World Beer Cup
Bronze · 2024
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2025
Australian International Beer Awards
Gold · 2023
World Beer Awards
★Silver — World Beer Cup
★Bronze — World Beer Cup
★Gold — Australian International Beer Awards
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
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
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
banana
tart
clean
Distinctive notes
citrusy

FEATURED IN

Featured inThe Best German Wheat Beers→

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier

◎ Appearance

A brilliant golden-yellow hue that catches the light with crystalline clarity—the hallmark of this filtered wheat beer. The head is compact and fine-pored, sitting persistently atop the glass. Fine, lively carbonation courses through the body, creating a visibly brisk and effervescent character.

golden-yellowcrystal-clearfine-pored headbrisk carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe banana and clove notes typical of wheat beer fermentation, complemented by a delicate citrus undertone that adds brightness. There is no heavy phenolic or spicy character—instead, a clean, fruity presentation that speaks to the beer's top-fermented origin and careful yeast management.

bananacitrusfruityclean wheat notes

◐ Taste

The palate echoes the aromatic promise: soft banana and citrus notes unfold over a light, silky wheat body that never feels heavy or cloying. The finish turns crisp and slightly tart with a whisper of tartness on the tongue, while bitterness remains restrained at just 16 IBU, allowing the delicate fruit esters to dominate.

banana-forwardcrisp citruslight bodylow bitterness

◑ Finish

A clean, refreshing departure that lingers with subtle citrus and a pleasant tartness. The aftertaste is dry and mineral-like, inviting another sip without any cloying residue.

crisp departuredry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
83
Taste
82
Appearance
85
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier

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 Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier

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, crisp, banana character as Weihenstephaner Kristallweißbier will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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