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Strong Lager • Family Member since 2022

Cristal XTRA

Beer Description

Cristal XTRA is preserved as a stronger or fuller expression within the Cristal beer family. Exact launch timing and current production status should be confirmed before stronger historical claims are added, but the brand is Heineken-connected through Alken-Maes from 2008. As an archive profile, XTRA suggests a deeper golden lager identity with fuller malt body, clean fermentation, restrained bitterness, and a more lingering finish than standard Cristal pilsener. It documents portfolio extension around strength and character within a Belgian lager family.

Cristal XTRA

At a glance

Style
Lager
Style category
Premium Lager
First brewed
2024
In Heineken portfolio since
2022
Still in portfolio
Yes

Brewing & appearance

Color
Deep Golden
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Bottom Fermented
ABV range
5.1–6.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast
Category
Specialty Beer

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Fresh
  • Malty
  • Slightly Bitter
  • Smooth
Body
Medium
Finish
  • Clean
  • Smooth
  • Lingering

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 1 Currently Brewing