Weihenstephaner Kristallweissbier - Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

tectactoe

Michigan

4.03/5  rDev 0%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Poured into a Duvel tulip glass. Pours a golden yellow with exceptional clarity and a constant stream of bubbles rising from the etched bottom. The head was a nice, foamy white that retained excellently and left a decent amount of lacing behind. The nose hit with a familiar clove and banana scent, reminiscent of the hefeweisen style. The taste was also full of clove with a hint of banana, along with a sweet, yeasty, biscuity flavor that followed. The alcohol comes out at the end of the sip and sits in your mouth, however it doesn't burn (low ABV, here), it's just noticeable. Slight bubblegum-like sweetness goes hand in hand with the malts as well. Unlike many hefes, however, I feel the taste is "thin" and somewhat lacking, with an aftertaste that is just a bit too watery. The body is fairly thin and very crisp with a heavy does of carbonation (once again, common to this style).

Very nice hefeweisen. Easy to drink, sweet, and overall tasty. Slightly lacking in flavor compared to other hefes out there (including more by Weihenstephaner), but good nonetheless.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2012 00:42:00 | More by tectactoe

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-22-2013 23:53:31 | More by smooth_aleing

jiffymon

New York

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-22-2013 14:40:57 | More by jiffymon

JoeDurp

Texas

5/5  rDev +24.1%

05-22-2013 13:24:05 | More by JoeDurp

Lagerquestrian

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-21-2013 22:26:24 | More by Lagerquestrian

pin

Australia

2.5/5  rDev -38%

05-21-2013 22:13:53 | More by pin

mxchap

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 04:03:32 | More by mxchap

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-20-2013 23:50:05 | More by johntfox

zbooks

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-20-2013 02:47:57 | More by zbooks

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

05-19-2013 18:17:51 | More by tom10101

EigenBeer

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 18:13:02 | More by EigenBeer

Duff27

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-19-2013 15:05:46 | More by Duff27

NOLANDMAN

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-19-2013 05:14:44 | More by NOLANDMAN

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-18-2013 22:27:27 | More by Photekut

SunDevilBeer

Massachusetts

4.39/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Been drinking this beer for years - time for a review.

Pours a crystal clear bright gold. Can see the bubbles rushing up to keep a nice 1/8 inch bubbly head at all times for the duration of drinking.

Smells lemony with just a bit of grass & hay. No lemon addition necessary at all.

Slightly sour, lemony & hoppy on the tongue. The normal yeast taste with hefes isn't there by design, so just the perfect balance of hops & malt shine through with this beer. Feels great in the mouth as the sparkly carbonation dances in your mouth & holds up throughout.

Absolutely a world-class beer from a world-class brewer.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 20:03:39 | More by SunDevilBeer

ramblinwreck101

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-15-2013 04:26:39 | More by ramblinwreck101

TeamMathis

West Virginia

3.94/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Clear, orangish yellow.
Smell: Wheat, banana, and light orange peel. Light lemon.
Taste: Light banana and citrus. Small tart aftertaste.
Mouthfeel: Crisp.

This is a great brew. I've never had a Kristalweizen before (I don't believe), but it is quite refreshing. It is crisp and smooth, and has a banana and citrus taste and smell. This certainly has the earmarks of a Hefe, but is more refreshing than most. I would get this again.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 02:20:08 | More by TeamMathis

aty11b

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-14-2013 01:15:03 | More by aty11b

tootsMcGee

Oregon

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-13-2013 00:33:48 | More by tootsMcGee

Flight0011

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-11-2013 04:07:12 | More by Flight0011

Stugotzo

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-10-2013 22:26:46 | More by Stugotzo

deadliest

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-07-2013 23:54:02 | More by deadliest

dalepryor

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-07-2013 22:55:38 | More by dalepryor

mquinn919

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-05-2013 22:52:21 | More by mquinn919

TastyAdventure

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-04-2013 15:01:55 | More by TastyAdventure