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Brauhaus Lemke Original if you want a leaner, crisper finish;
Schönramer Hell if you want slightly more roundness and grain sweetness.
Both are German helles lagers at nearly identical strength and bitterness, so you're really choosing between two interpretations of the same style. The difference is subtle but noticeable over a full glass—Lemke drinks drier, while Schönramer sits a touch fuller on the palate.
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Where they separate
Body
Δ 11
Sweetness
Δ 2
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Tasting notes
Brauhaus Lemke Original
Brauhaus Lemke Original is clean and direct—no pretense. You get a light, almost mineral-forward malt base with just enough honey undertone to prove it's grain-driven, then a quick, dry finish that doesn't linger. It's the kind of beer that disappears fast and makes you want another sip. The 4.9% ABV feels present but never heavy.
Schönramer Hell
Schönramer Hell has a softer entry than Lemke. There's slightly more malt body here, a bit more sweetness sitting on the mid-palate before it clears. It's not cloying—just more rounded. The finish is still clean, but it takes a beat longer to fade. At 5%, you feel the extra tenth of a percent working to keep things a little fuller.
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