Weihenstephaner Kristallweizenbock
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan

Beer Geek Stats | Print Shelf Talker
From:
Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
 
Germany
Style:
Kristallweizen
ABV:
7.5%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.17 | pDev: 9.11%
Reviews:
80
Ratings:
205
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 29, 2021
Added:
Mar 24, 2017
Wants:
  14
Gots:
  31
As the oldest brewery in the world, we are now aiming to focus more attention on our old recipes and rediscover these often exceptional beer types anew – just as we did with our 1516 Kellerbier. The sight of a historical label from the 1950s reminded us of a beer that has almost slipped into oblivion: Kristallweizenbock, still brewed at Weihenstephan all those decades ago, but sought in vain on today’s beer market. Our Weihenstephan master brewers set to work developing a new version of Kristallweizenbock, choosing premium hop varieties Saphir, Opal, Smaragd and Perle (Sapphire, Opal, Emerald and Pearl) to create its character. This combination resulted in the distinctive hoppy bouquet of our Kristallweizenbock, complemented by the subtle banana aroma of the yeast. Careful filtration preserves the beer’s crystal-clear amber glow.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
 
Rated: 3.84 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Nov 29, 2021
Photo of Sigmund
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
330 ml bottle, from Vinmonopolet Kvadrat. ABV is 7.5%. Crystal clear golden colour, large white head. Pleasant aroma of floral and herbal hops, also notes of banana and cloves. Herbal hops in the medium sweet flavour too, also banana and cloves.
Apr 24, 2021
Photo of StoutElk_92
Reviewed by StoutElk_92 from Massachusetts

4.6/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75
Pours clear golden yellow orange with a dense creamy white foam head. Notes of toasty cereal malty grains, a bit strong feeling, clean, wheaty, a little bit of esters and phenols like clove spice, bruised banana, hint of red apple, mild apricot, orangey citrus, and earthy floral hops. Feels lighter medium bodied, creamy smooth with moderate low carbonation. Overall a really nice kristallweizenbock.
Sep 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.19 by unclekeith from Alaska

Aug 02, 2019
 
Rated: 4.06 by WormGod from New York

Jul 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnnyForeign from New Jersey

Jun 26, 2019
Photo of LagerMeister107
Reviewed by LagerMeister107 from New York

5/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is the best beer Weihenstephaner ever produced. Truly a shame that it was a one-off. It had this floral & sweet taste that was totally unique, hard todescribe, and incredibly delicious. The only thing that I’ve had that has a hint of that same unique flavor is, oddly enough, Saison Dupont (a Belgian beer). Indeed, I now purchase Saison Dupont whenever I am craving a Weihenstephaner Kristallweizenbock, as it is the only thing that can hope to hit the spot. That being said, the Weihenstephaner Kristallweizenbock is a far superior beer.

If Weihenstephaner is listening, bring this back full-time. This was your best beer, by far. A masterwork 5/5.
May 03, 2019
Photo of konigstiger
Reviewed by konigstiger from Alabama

4.31/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from 11.2 oz bottle into a Becker. Smells like sweet bread. Smooth, very drinkable, alcohol is not overpowering even though it is 7.5% ABV. I will definitely buy again.
Mar 15, 2019
 
Rated: 3.86 by rooster1970 from Alabama

Mar 10, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Jan 28, 2019
 
Rated: 4.08 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Nov 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by 123321123321 from Alabama

Nov 09, 2018
 
Rated: 4.06 by robotic_being from Illinois

Nov 08, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by DigitGrowler from Kentucky

Oct 28, 2018
Photo of Tripel_Threat
Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

4.09/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from bottle to pils glass. Yellow gold liquid with a few fingers of soapy foam. Chill haze clears to reveal streams of carbonation. Aromas of banana, wheat, and spicy hop. Flavor is wheat, with a muted banana and touch of clove. Smooth and clean, and ridiculously easy to drink. Glass is emptied before I know it.
Sep 12, 2018
 
Rated: 4.23 by Satsuma from Florida

Jul 29, 2018
Photo of timon
Reviewed by timon from California

4.18/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Man, this is DRANKABLE. I'm on my second one already and it's like candy. It's like tripel-light: sweet fruit candy in your mouth, but with a VERY well done regular malty beer mixed in. Sooo damn good. I have a Westmalle 750 and St. Feuillien Tripel (never had it) in the fridge and am passing them up for this.
Jul 20, 2018
Photo of Samlover55
Reviewed by Samlover55 from New York

3.73/5  rDev -10.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
11.2oz bottle into Perfect Pint
4077 date code
L- clear pale gold with 2 finger thick fluffy white head
S- bananas, toasted wheat germ
T- similar to nose as there is strong toasted wheat along with bananas and yeasty alcohol
F- medium-bodied, average carbonation
Overall this beer is brewed to style, but the is a bit intense for me
May 27, 2018
Photo of The-Beer-Man
Reviewed by The-Beer-Man from Michigan

4.73/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
Very similar to Molson XXX. Weihenstephaner should produce Kristallweizenbock all year around (losing profits). Molson XXX is more than an equivalent replacement in the meantime.
Apr 19, 2018
 
Rated: 5 by 71CrazyOtto from Michigan

Mar 18, 2018
Weihenstephaner Kristallweizenbock from Bayerische Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 205 ratings