Krombacher · Glossary
The 5 Stars of Krombacher
The five stars on every Krombacher label are a quality promise. Each one stands for a principle we never compromise on — from the water we brew with to the final check before a bottle leaves Krombach.
1 · Felsquellwasser®
Every Krombacher is brewed exclusively with our own protected rock-spring water — naturally soft, low in minerals and the foundation of the brand’s clean, characteristic taste.
2 · The Reinheitsgebot (1516)
We brew strictly to the German Purity Law of 1516: water, malt, hops and yeast — and nothing else. No additives, no shortcuts.
3 · Single-use yeast
Fresh yeast is used only once per brew. Every batch starts with pure, first-generation yeast for a clean, consistent fermentation — the yeast is never reused.
4 · Maturation (Lagerung)
The beer is given time. A long, cold maturation lets it round out and develop its full, smooth flavour before filtration.
5 · Quality assurance (Qualitätssicherung)
Continuous laboratory and sensory checks at every stage — from raw materials to the finished beer — guarantee that every Krombacher meets the same standard, worldwide.