Krombacher · Glossary
Glossary
Beer, brewing and import knowledge — from the five quality stars to packaging, shelf life and logistics. Pick a topic to learn more.
The Krombacher difference
The 5 Stars of Krombacher
What the five stars on every label stand for.
Felsquellwasser®
Our own protected rock-spring water.
The Reinheitsgebot (1516)
The German beer purity law of 1516.
Single-use yeast
Fresh yeast, used only once per brew.
Maturation (Lagerung)
Long, cold lagering for a smooth taste.
Quality assurance
Continuous checks, raw material to bottle.
The brewing process
From malt to glass, step by step.
Ingredients
Water, malt, hops and yeast.
Beers & drinks
Beer (Bier)
What beer is — and German beer in particular.
Pils (Pilsner)
Germany’s best-selling premium pilsner.
Helles (Krombacher Hell)
A pale, malt-forward Bavarian lager.
Weizen (wheat beer)
A cloudy, fruity German wheat beer.
Krombacher 0,0%
Real beer character at 0.0% ABV.
Radler
Beer and lemonade — light and refreshing.
Fassbrause
A traditional, alcohol-free fruity malt drink.
Krombacher Spezi
The classic cola-and-orange soft drink.
Starnberger Hell
A Bavarian-style Helles in the family.
For importers & trade
The Krombacher brewery
Family-owned, single-site, since 1803.
Packaging & formats
Bottles, cans and kegs for export.
Shelf life & storage
Best-before dates and correct storage.
Export logistics
How Krombacher ships worldwide.
ABV & alcohol content
Alcohol content across the range.
Sustainability
Resource-efficient brewing & engagement.
The Phase 1 partner program
How import partnerships work.