South German-Style Kristal Weizen

Color: Straw to amber

Clarity: Clear with no chill haze present. Because the beer is filtered, no yeast should be present.

Perceived Malt Aroma & Flavor: Malt sweetness is very low to medium-low

Perceived Hop Aroma & Flavor: Not perceived to very low

Perceived Bitterness: Very low

Fermentation Characteristics: The aroma and flavor is very similar to Hefeweizen with the caveat that fruity and phenolic characters are not combined with the yeasty flavor and fuller-bodied mouthfeel of yeast. The phenolic characteristics are often described as clove-like or nutmeg-like and can be smoky or even vanilla-like. A Banana-like ester aroma and flavor is often present. No diacetyl should be perceived. Kristal Weizens are well attenuated and very highly carbonated.

Body: Medium to full

Additional Notes:

These beers are made with at least 50 percent malted wheat. They have no yeast flavor and they exhibit a cleaner, drier mouthfeel than counterparts served with yeast.

• Color SRM (EBC): 3-9 (6-18 EBC)
• ABV: 3.9%-4.4% (4.9%-5.6%) %
• IBU: 10-15
• AE - Apparent Extract: 1.008-1.016 (2.1-4.1 °Plato)
• OG - Original Gravity: 1.047-1.056 (11.7-13.8 °Plato)