The flavor is not bad, but the texture is way too thick for my liking. The cocoa flavor is mature (not overly sweetened) and tamed way down from the ‘dark’ version. If I could lower the viscosity, I would enjoy it more.
Demeter Schrozberger Milchbauern Kakao Vollmilch
Very nicely smooth texture and strikingly light color. The taste has a grain component to it (not the texture) that is maybe 60% wheat and 40% malt. I cannot taste cocoa, but the overall experience is still pretty good.
Hochwald Eisschoko (Box)
Chalky and a bit malty, but after each sip, the sides of my tongue want to create saliva— like your mouth is watering. Can’t say that is an appetizing image for anyone, but it’s truthful nonetheless. Taste is ok, but there will usually be a better option in your dairy case.
Schwälbchen Haltbarer Kakao
Considerably more bland than the whole milk version— what happened to all the taste? There’s very little to move the needle in any convincing direction. The sweetness, salt, and cocoa seem to be competing for who can be the least prominent. Not gross or anything, but just boring.
Münsterland Classico Kakao-Drink
Watery, sort of malty but too diluted to carry much of any flavor. More preferable to a lot of other ‘diet’ versions, as it’s nicely thin and goes down without a fight.
Bio Primo Kakao Schoko Drink
Same as Schweitzer Choco Bio: Flavor that is an absolute punch in the face, this should not be missed. Very chalky, but for a good cause— incredibly strong and tasty cocoa flavor, plenty of cream, sweetness, and salt. Simply one of the best I have ever had!
Milbona Der Leichte Schoko Drink
Sourish, very chalky, whatever flavor it is that comes through tastes unnatural. There’s a watery finish which (thankfully) sweeps away the bad flavor— like hosing out the inside of a catbox.
Milbona Schoko Drink
Less sweet and more creamy than Milbona Lisas Schoko Mix, and still quite enjoyable but lacking the punchier flavor that the other version had.
Milbona Milch Drink Lisas Schoko Mix
Good flavor, nice viscosity and texture with a creaminess still present. More sweet than chocolaty, but overall above average.
Drink Fit Choco (500mL)
Smells like hot chocolate, tastes like sweetened tobacco spittle. Strong flavor which will shock and displease you, and only if you’re me would you take a second sip.
Schwälbchen Frischer Kakao
Overflowing with flavor— strong notes of cocoa, cream, sweetness, and especially salt. Perhaps just a bit too strong on the salty and sweet levers, which pains me to say (because it works pretty well here). The sweetness has a slight syrupy quality.
Cow Cow Dark Trink Schokolade
Unbelievably strong cocoa taste, I feel like I got a buzz from the first sip! There’s such a strong component of raw cocoa here that the bitterness comes through as well. It’s not very sweet, and it is extremely thick— what a unique drink this is!
Hofgut Haltbare Schokomilch
Definitely more of a vanilla flavor than a chocolate one, but it works. The salty quality makes you almost think that it’s like a vanilla-peanut butter mixup which, admittedly, isn't chocolate milk— but it’s positioned as such and doesn’t disappoint from a taste perspective.
Edeka Gut & Günstig Schoko Milch Drink
The cocoa flavor is more toward the ‘British chocolate’ end of the spectrum— but otherwise it’s average and drinkable, perhaps a tad too sweet and thick.
Südmilch TrinkMit Schoko
Strange, gamey flavor that fortunately dissipates quickly. Do not drink this if chocolate milk is what you are after.
Saliter Schoko Milch (250mL)
As with other Saliter products, there is definitely a wheaty taste, which is decidedly less pleasant than a malty taste. Averagely creamy and sweet, but overall slightly below because of the distraction from cocoa flavor.
Gutes Land Schoko Drink
Creamy and smooth, with a subtle chocolate flavor. Very similar to Ja! Schoko-Drink and a few others that have very similar ingredient profiles. Wasn’t able to sample them side-by-side, but overall quite similar.
Saliter Bio Schoko Milch
Not as wheaty as the non-bio version, which is a plus. The texture is slightly thicker but there is a noticeable creamy component and the cocoa flavor is more ‘real’ feeling, but still lacking.
Drink Fit Choco Drink
Good heavens, it tastes like rotten popcorn butter. Visually, it's just as unnatural-- even the meniscus in the glass looks angry, which should serve to all as a warning.
Landliebe Frische Kakao Milch
Silky smooth for a higher fat content drink, and lots of creamy flavor. The sweetness steps aside to let the cocoa come through, it's a nicely balanced drink in that regard. Meant to be savored.