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Matilda Bay Brewing Company Redback Cristal


Kristalweizen brewed by
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Brewed in:
North Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia

Alcohol %:
4.50%

Serve in:
Unknown
Availability:
Bottled: Yes (330 ml)
Draught (On Tap): No
Canned: No
Availability: All Year

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Brewed with Lager Yeast to let the wheat shine through. Cristal is light, refreshing and cleansing with a fruity aroma and a distinct citrus note. The palate is light and crisp with a refreshing tartness derived from the wheat malt. Great with seafood.


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Overall Score: 8.40
Reviewer: pid011 Reviewed: 05/10/08
Serving Type: Bottle

A great refreshing beer to drink on a hot day.

Realy enjoyed.

Scores:
 Aroma:4 out of 5
 Appearance & Appeal:4 out of 5
 Flavour & Taste:8.5 out of 10
 Experience & Drinkability:4.5 out of 5

Overall Score: 6.00
Reviewer: Nathan Reviewed: 28/10/07
Serving Type: Bottle
Matilda Bay Cristal - There is practically no aroma, and the little there is reminds me of wheat malt - but its only a guess and if I hadn't known it was a wheat beer I probably wouldn't pick it.

It pours quite well with a lasting fluffy white head, is carbonated well and is pale yellow in colour - although the colour is no surprise given it is bottled in a clear bottle.

Flavourwise I fail to see any resemblence to the original Redback as none of the flavours are recognisible - well not to me anyway. Cristal is thin bodied, slightly malty and a distinct lack of bitterness that ends with a dry flat aftertaste (described by my girlfriend as a 'twang'). All pretty much the opposite of the original so it is amazing that a change in yeast can have such an impact.

Perhaps it is just my taste and there will be those amongst us that will enjoy this beer more than I - but I will stick to the original Redback from now on given the choice. All said and done it was very refreshing to have on a Sunday afternoon having just completed a few chores around the house.
Scores:
 Aroma:2 out of 5
 Appearance & Appeal:4 out of 5
 Flavour & Taste:6 out of 10
 Experience & Drinkability:3 out of 5

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Food Matchings

  • German
  • Salad
  • Meat (Poultry)
  • Meat (Fish)
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Serving Temp: 8-12°C
Cellaring Temp: 4-8°C

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