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Mashsee Oma Lene Lebkuchen Ale

Mashsee Brauerei
Germany·Spiced Beer
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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
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
spicycoriandernutty
spicy
coriander
nutty
clove
bready
honey
Aroma
Intensely aromatic nose dominated by warming baking spices and gingerbread character.
also:herbal,caramel,malty
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

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
Serve at 12–16°C

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

Pint glass

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

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