Creaminess definitely upstages the cocoa aspect, but it's a tasty experience underscored with malt that gets better with each sip.
Edeka Schoko Drink
Thin texture, but otherwise rather straight down the middle from a flavor perspective. Competent, non-offensive, a solid 5.
Mark Brandenburg Frische Schoko-Milch
Starchy, sour, rummy— nothing good going on here.
OK.- Choco-Drink (330mL)
Definitely a vitaminy taste that borders on metallic and somewhat of a fugazi texture. I would consider the “OK” on the label to be a bit of an overstatement.
Kohrener Landmolkerei Frische Kakaomilch
Nicely mature flavor, with prominent cocoa and a sourness that works well with the lower sweetness. Thin and a bit chalky, the texture doesn't detract from the experience.
Immergut Choco
Interesting combination of whole milk and ‘no sugar added’ (artificial sweeteners)— and taste wise, it works. It feels dense but not terribly unnatural, and the higher fat content sufficiently masks (or trumps) the artificial sweeteners that are often difficult to hide. Over all, a unique and pleasant experience.
Schwalbchen Caffredo Latte Cioccolata
Chocolaty and sweet— definitely achieves what it sets out to do, with minimal detraction from the indulgence. The entire 250mL cup was empty before I knew it— a testament to the deliciousness contained therein.
Milbona Milch Drink Schoko
Good cocoa flavor, nicely thin viscosity and smooth texture with a creaminess still present. Slightly more sweet than chocolaty, but overall above average. No notable difference from ‘Milbona Milch Drink Lisas Schoko Mix.’
Chocomel (can)
Wow— proof that decent chocolate milk can come from, well… a can! Without having them side-by-side, I cannot tell a difference between this version and the carton version; kudos to Chocomel. It’s abundantly flavorful and has a unique, sourish-maltyish taste that goes down easy and feels like you did your taste buds a solid.
Emmi Choco Latte Classic
Tons thinner than you’d expect from this packaging (often used for milkshakes) and it nails the high-cream-to-low-viscosity ratio that is one of my top criteria for a high score. The cocoa flavor is strongly sour, and interacts well with the cream, bringing you a very mature and indulgent feel that is refreshing in a world of over-emulsified, candy-sweet drinks.
Power System High Protein Schokolade Geschmack
Super dark, very chalky, but also decently chocolaty. The flavor is much better than the texture— which is downright sludgy the closer you get to the bottom. The last few ‘sips’ will require mandibular employ.
Maltesers
Mostly sweet with a strong maltiness throughout, but the lack of cream left me unfulfilled and caused the experience to feel a tad empty. Still, accurately captures the Maltesers candy aura, though fans of the candy will most likely prefer the original format.
American Style Milkshake Schoko
Candylike chocolate flavor is a super-emulsified texture that feels unnatural. There’s no salt quotient at all (which is essential in a milkshake) so it just goes way too far in the sweet/thick direction.
Milram Frischer Kakao Trunk
Chalky and less sweet, the cocoa flavor is not held back by the supporting cast. It’s got a powdery feel, but the chocolate taste is decently authentic and overall a competent drink.
Mullermilch Limited American Brownie
Much more sour than the Schoko version, and has a burnt kettle corn flavor that is not a viable substitute for chocolate. It smells a lot like a brownie, but tastes nothing like one— at least a decent brownie.
Mullermilch Schoko (Germany)
Has a fruity twang that is a signature Mullermilch flavor (butterscotch / butter rum Lifesaver). It’s super sweet, and has a pleasant consistency (more dense than thick), but the chocolate flavor is a bit too weird.
Ursi Schoko Drink (Low Fat)
Similar to Leichter Genuss in that it's nicely creamy but under-chocolaty. However, in this case, the salt comes through a little stronger and enhances the cream, making it slightly more enjoyable despite less prominent cocoa.
Ursi Schoko Drink (Whole)
Thin, fairly creamy, and a pleasant experience that improves with each sip. There's a satisfying simplicity to it that maintains your attention and prevents you from lusting after something with more apparent pizzazz.
Milbona Milk Shake Schoko
Pudding-like consistency, phony chocolate flavor. Two wrongs don't make a right— my only hesitation for pouring this down the drain is the chance that it will clog.
Milsani Milch Drink Kakao SchoVit
Darker, and a bit of a more sour cocoa flavor that is stronger than its Schokolade counterpart. It's also sweeter, but it's well tempered by the darker cocoa taste.