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Zoller Fidelis Kristall

Germany·Kristallweizen
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Crystal-clear and sparkling: Zoller Fidelis Kristall greets the nose with lemony notes, then keeps fruit and carbonation in balance beneath a firm, fine-pored foam. A wheat beer at 5.1 % ABV, brewed in Sigmaringen with wheat from the region, in the Danube valley at the foot of the Hohenzollern castle.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
wheatcitrusyfruity
wheat
citrusy
fruity
clean
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with bright lemon zest and lime notes, underpinned by soft wheat grain and gentle spice from the yeast.
not found:hoppy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Zoller Fidelis Kristall

◎ Appearance

Crystalline and luminous pale straw yellow, with exceptional clarity and a bright, effervescent character. The foam is firm and fine-pored, clinging delicately to the glass with sustained lacing. Active carbonation creates a continuous bead that speaks to precise conditioning.

pale strawcrystal-clearfine-pored headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright lemon zest and lime notes, underpinned by soft wheat grain and gentle spice from the yeast. Regional Danube-valley wheat brings a clean, slightly grainy minerality that complements the citrus without dominating. No harsh phenolics or fermentation heat; the profile remains balanced and inviting.

lemonywheat grainclean fermentationsubtle spice

◐ Taste

Entry is refreshingly crisp with prominent wheat character and a citrus brightness that echoes the aroma. The mid-palate maintains smoothness and light body, with subtle bready notes and restrained bittering (22 IBU) that never overwhelms. Finish remains clean and dry without astringency.

citrus-forwardwheat-drivensmooth palatecrisp finish

◑ Finish

Medium-short, clean conclusion with lingering lemon notes and a gentle drying sensation. No cloying sweetness; the aftertaste reflects the beer's balanced, refreshing character.

drycitrus echo
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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