Kraus Landbier

Kraus Landbier hits you with that unpasteurized brightness immediately—no haze but plenty of life. The carbonation is assertive without being aggressive, and there's a clean grain backbone that doesn't linger long. You taste the yeast work here, not in a funky way, just in how nimble the whole thing feels. Finish is dry and mineral, like licking a clean glass.

Schönbuch Zwickel

Schönbuch Zwickel feels slightly softer on the palate, with a malt sweetness that's understated but present. There's a creaminess that suggests a touch more body than Kraus—not heavy, just rounder. The carbonation settles differently, sitting closer to the tongue. Finish is also dry, but less angular; it fades with a faint breadiness.