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

Misc:
Print Shop Focus Tags

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.

Reviews	Weighted Score	Avg Score	High Score	Low Score
2	7.20	7.20	8.40	6.00

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