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Paulaner Weißbier Kristallklar

Beer Description

Paulaner Weißbier Kristallklar (Crystal Clear Wheat Beer) is the filtered variant of Paulaner's wheat beer range, produced by Paulaner Brauerei in Munich. Unlike the classic Hefe-Weißbier which retains yeast for natural cloudiness, the Kristallklar is filtered to produce a brilliantly clear, sparkling appearance. It retains the characteristic wheat beer flavour profile — banana, citrus and gentle spice — but with a crisper, cleaner finish. Paulaner is owned by the Schörghuber Group (70%) and Heineken International (30%) through the Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe GmbH & Co. KGaA.

Paulaner Weißbier Kristallklar

At a glance

Style
Wheat beer
Style category
Wheat Beer
First brewed
1634
In Heineken portfolio since
2001
Still in portfolio
Yes
Name History
  • Paulaner Kristall; Paulaner Kristallweizen; Paulaner Crystal Wheat

Brewing & appearance

Color
Brilliant Gold
Filtered
yes
Fermentation
Top Fermented
ABV range
5.1–6.0%
Ingredients
  • Water
  • Wheat Malt
  • Malted Barley
  • Hops
  • Yeast

Taste Profile

Flavor profile
  • Citrusy
  • Fresh
  • Floral
  • Malty
  • Slightly Bitter
Body
Light
Finish
  • Clean
  • Crisp
  • Refreshing

Brewed by Tradition: The Sites 1 Currently Brewing