88 Falken Steiner Crystal Weizen, Privat Brauerei Bischoff (Germany). 5.2% ABV (6/08)
Pure, deep golden color. Banana custard, clove, praline aromas are classic and follow through on a crisp, frothy entry leads to a fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body with a touch of lemon, cashew and metal ore on the finish. A pleasant kristall weiss to serve with food.
Buyer's Guide for Beer Lovers
Wheat Beers
The Singularity of Wheat
Kristall Weizen
A kristall weizen is a non-hazy weizen ale. “Kristall” on the label of a weizen specifically denotes that a weizen has been filtered prior to bottling to remove the protein haze and yeast often suspended in such beers. Kristall weizens lack the yeasty and spicy complexity often associated with hefeweizen beers, and have a cleaner and more delicate flavor. Floral, fruity aromas are often noted in classic examples of this style, though healthy alcohol content of 5-5.5 percent will give a medium to medium-full bodied character.
Interpreting the 100-point Scale
Consumers can translate the point score to the following quality bands:
| Point Range | Quality Band |
|---|---|
| 96-100 points | Platinum |
| 90-95 points | Gold |
| 85-90 points | Silver |
| 80-84 points | Bronze |
| Less than 80 | Not Recommended |
Legend
= Brewpub- ABV = Alcohol by volume
- Date denotes the date on which the beer was tasted
