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Mashsee Oma Lene Lebkuchen Ale

Mashsee Brauerei
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🌍 Germany · Spiced Beer · One of 4 Spiced Beers in hopIQ

Winter seasonal from Hannover — tastes exactly like gingerbread. Brewed with cinnamon, fennel, anise, coriander, ginger, cloves, star anise and nutmeg.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark35
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Full body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Somewhat creamy mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Spiced Beer.
Malt character
bready
nutty
caramel
honey
malty
Distinctive notes
spicy
coriander
Hop character
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
clove

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mashsee Oma Lene Lebkuchen Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with excellent clarity and a moderate, persistent head. The color reflects the higher SRM and malt-forward character, suggesting caramel malts in the grain bill. Carbonation appears well-integrated, creating a smooth visual presentation.

deep amberclearcopper-tonedpersistent head

◌ Aroma

Intensely aromatic nose dominated by warming baking spices and gingerbread character. Cinnamon, clove, and anise are immediately prominent, layered with subtle fennel and nutmeg notes. The base malt contributes a gentle bread-like sweetness that anchors the complex spice profile without becoming harsh.

cinnamon-forwardgingerbreadwarming spicesclove-prominent

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty with immediate gingerbread and caramel notes that evolve through the mid-palate. The carefully balanced spice blend—cinnamon, coriander, and star anise—creates a complex, biscuit-like character with gentle nutty undertones. Low bitterness (20 IBU) allows the spice adjuncts to shine without astringency.

gingerbreadcaramel-sweetspicedmalty-bread

◑ Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering warmth from the spice blend and cinnamon. Aftertaste remains clean and pleasant with residual gingerbread notes that gradually fade.

warminglingering spiceclean fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Mashsee Oma Lene Lebkuchen Ale

Serve at 12–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Mashsee Oma Lene Lebkuchen Ale

About Spiced Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Spiced Beer?

Spiced Beer is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Spiced Beer

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