Trainings Lager
Mashsee Brauerei
- From:
- Mashsee Brauerei
- Germany
- Style:
- American Lager
- ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 10.99%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 6
- Status:
- Inactive
- Rated:
- Feb 28, 2017
- Added:
- Jun 05, 2014
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 0
SCORE
86
Very Good
86
Very Good
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Reviewed by drmeto from Germany
4.22/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
L:
-pours a hazy golden-orange with a big,foamy,white head
-high carbonation visible
S:
-citrus,orange,tangerines,grapefruit,mango,passionfruit
T:
-Follows the nose
-Finishes dry
-medium bitterniss for the style
F:
-medium carbonation
-light to medium body
O:
Very good IPL-style Lager,heavy on Citrus Fruits.
Feb 28, 2017-pours a hazy golden-orange with a big,foamy,white head
-high carbonation visible
S:
-citrus,orange,tangerines,grapefruit,mango,passionfruit
T:
-Follows the nose
-Finishes dry
-medium bitterniss for the style
F:
-medium carbonation
-light to medium body
O:
Very good IPL-style Lager,heavy on Citrus Fruits.
Reviewed by olradetbalder from Sweden
3.21/5 rDev -16%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.21/5 rDev -16%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
I am very surprised that I found good beer in my sisters hometown of Hannover!
A very pleaseant german beer. Since germans are masters of Pils, this is more of an IPL with the simcoe and crystal hops.
Training mean training, lager means camp so Boot Camp is the correct translation.
Apr 09, 2015A very pleaseant german beer. Since germans are masters of Pils, this is more of an IPL with the simcoe and crystal hops.
Training mean training, lager means camp so Boot Camp is the correct translation.
Reviewed by aleigator from Germany
3.9/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Has a huge, froth head, pours a hazy pale-yellow color.
Surprisingly hoppy nose of floral, grassy hops, with citrus peel and lime, supported by slightly wooden malts.
Starts with pale, soft malts, while revealing hints of earth and a huge load of very dry, grassy hops, which are also including lime and orange notes. Both flavors, earth and bitterness, blend together very well, resulting in a slightly bitter, well carbonated finish. While the aftertaste doesn’t last fortoo long, it is very convincing by representing the character of this crisp, light-bodied, unexpected hoppy brew. A slightly smoked earthiness with subtle hints of wheat settles the balance, while hops add an IPA-ish impression to this very interesting, well done lager.
Jan 28, 2015Surprisingly hoppy nose of floral, grassy hops, with citrus peel and lime, supported by slightly wooden malts.
Starts with pale, soft malts, while revealing hints of earth and a huge load of very dry, grassy hops, which are also including lime and orange notes. Both flavors, earth and bitterness, blend together very well, resulting in a slightly bitter, well carbonated finish. While the aftertaste doesn’t last fortoo long, it is very convincing by representing the character of this crisp, light-bodied, unexpected hoppy brew. A slightly smoked earthiness with subtle hints of wheat settles the balance, while hops add an IPA-ish impression to this very interesting, well done lager.
Reviewed by jonb5 from England
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.77/5 rDev -1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
330ml bottle poured into La Chouffe tulip.
A: Golden, lots of bubbles, large thick head, very good retention and lots of lacing.
S: Citrus fruits, cascade and simcoe hop.
T: Very fruity, gummi bears, slighty bitter finish with notes of cork,
unfortunately it was a tiny bit watery.
M: On the smooth side, body slightly heavy, looked like there
should have been more carbonation than there was.
O: Whatever it is it isn’t a Helles lager, was
well made but was slightly caught between two
stools (APA and IPL).
Aug 22, 2014A: Golden, lots of bubbles, large thick head, very good retention and lots of lacing.
S: Citrus fruits, cascade and simcoe hop.
T: Very fruity, gummi bears, slighty bitter finish with notes of cork,
unfortunately it was a tiny bit watery.
M: On the smooth side, body slightly heavy, looked like there
should have been more carbonation than there was.
O: Whatever it is it isn’t a Helles lager, was
well made but was slightly caught between two
stools (APA and IPL).
Reviewed by Holzroller from Germany
4.18/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev +9.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hey guys,
just want to correct kojevergas part about the naming of the beer, cause i talked to brewers personally.
"My understanding of the name "Trainings Lager" from my native German friend is that it's sort of a play on words; I guess the American equivalent might be something like "Boot Camp" lager"
Absolutely correct!
"in that the brewers are pointing out that they're learning by brewing and this is an early "training" effort."
No, the name is chosen, cause its a boot camp for the german people. The german people in general are stuck to their boring "Pils" all day long. There are tons of different types of Pils in Germany, but all taste more or less the same. The aim of the brewers is to introduce the germans to all the different types of Ale's which other people are already enjoying. So from time to time the beers they brew will become more hoppy, more bitter, more "tasty" in general. If they can get the germans to try something like an IPA or even an IIPA than their aim is fulfilled!
Jul 17, 2014just want to correct kojevergas part about the naming of the beer, cause i talked to brewers personally.
"My understanding of the name "Trainings Lager" from my native German friend is that it's sort of a play on words; I guess the American equivalent might be something like "Boot Camp" lager"
Absolutely correct!
"in that the brewers are pointing out that they're learning by brewing and this is an early "training" effort."
No, the name is chosen, cause its a boot camp for the german people. The german people in general are stuck to their boring "Pils" all day long. There are tons of different types of Pils in Germany, but all taste more or less the same. The aim of the brewers is to introduce the germans to all the different types of Ale's which other people are already enjoying. So from time to time the beers they brew will become more hoppy, more bitter, more "tasty" in general. If they can get the germans to try something like an IPA or even an IIPA than their aim is fulfilled!
Reviewed by Jugs_McGhee from Texas
3.18/5 rDev -16.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25
3.18/5 rDev -16.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3.25
No style is specified on the label, nor can any indication of style be found online at present aside from "lager." Best before: 16/10/14. Acquired at Hopfen Und Malz in Berlin, Germany, a few days ago. 33cl brown glass bottle with a simple understated label and a branded white pry-off pressure cap. 2014 vintage.
My understanding of the name "Trainings Lager" from my native German friend is that it's sort of a play on words; I guess the American equivalent might be something like "Boot Camp" lager in that the brewers are pointing out that they're learning by brewing and this is an early "training" effort.
Reviewed live. Expectations are average as this is my first beer from this brewery. Served cold into a Berliner Kindl Weisse glass.
No bubble show forms as it's poured.
HEAD: Three fingers wide. Off-white colour. Decent creaminess and thickness. Decent consistency. Could be more even and uniform, and it could be softer, but it looks alright. Leaves spotty inconsistent lacing on the sides of the glass as it slowly recedes. Retention is pretty good - about 5-6 minutes.
BODY: Translucent nontransparent dark copper of average vibrance. Has some orange and amber hues. Appears adequately carbonated, if not overcarbonated. While murky, the body does seem clean - there's no visible yeast particulate or hop sediment.
Overall, it's a nice looking lager and doesn't look cheap or basic by any means. While it's not unique or special, it's a generally appealing appearance and I'm looking forward to trying this now.
AROMA: Surprisingly hop-forward, with notes of citrus including grapefruit, tangerine, and mango. But I don't detect severe hop bitterness or bite, and I'm hoping the taste is as mellow as the aroma. If I didn't know this was a lager and you gave it to me blind, I might guess it's a pale ale. I'm finding pale malts and even some bready malts. It ends up evoking a full-bodied beer with plenty of flavour, but might venture into cloying territory.
No yeast notes, alcohol, or off-notes are detectable.
It's certainly an intriguing aroma for a lager, and I'm curious about it. A pleasant overall aroma of mild strength.
TASTE/TEXTURE: Has ample citrusy notes - tangerine dominates with mango and grapefruit complementing. Unfortunately there is some hop bite - which goes badly with the strangely rough, coarse, and scratchy feel of the beer. It drags on the palate, drying it out, with the result that the beer's drinkability is nowhere near what it should be. They seem to be going for a drinkable lager with all the flavour of a pale ale, and that's fine, but the malts and hops are at odds here. The balance is definitely troublesome, but only because they've tried to overload it with flavour. It's complex but messy. It certainly seems inspired; it's not a forgettable lager by any means. But it does fall sort of its lofty aims. I applaud the effort, and I do like it in spite of its flaws, but I really wish the mouthfeel was more smooth and refreshing.
No yeast character, alcohol, or off-notes come through.
It's a biteen overcarbonated. Medium-bodied, with more thickness and heft on the palate than you'd anticipate. It does have some nice softness, but it gets buried beneath the dragging texture. Some light hop oils give it a bit of oomph. Overall, this texture is badly executed, but I do see potential here. If they could clean this up it would be a very interesting lager I'd probably buy again.
Not astringent, boozy, hot, or harsh on the palate.
OVERALL: An inspired first effort from Mashsee which shows these brewers have ambition. The hop notes are lovely and it's a great premise for a beer, but this has loads of room for improvement. In any case, I can't wait to try their future efforts, and I'm very happy a German brewery is coming out of the gates with a beer this flavorful - even if it does suffer from some flaws. I hope this finds a market and keeps the brewery going so Mashsee can show us what else they have in store for German craft beer drinkers.
C+
After drinking it, I'd say in my humble opinion it's an India Pale Lager.
Jun 05, 2014My understanding of the name "Trainings Lager" from my native German friend is that it's sort of a play on words; I guess the American equivalent might be something like "Boot Camp" lager in that the brewers are pointing out that they're learning by brewing and this is an early "training" effort.
Reviewed live. Expectations are average as this is my first beer from this brewery. Served cold into a Berliner Kindl Weisse glass.
No bubble show forms as it's poured.
HEAD: Three fingers wide. Off-white colour. Decent creaminess and thickness. Decent consistency. Could be more even and uniform, and it could be softer, but it looks alright. Leaves spotty inconsistent lacing on the sides of the glass as it slowly recedes. Retention is pretty good - about 5-6 minutes.
BODY: Translucent nontransparent dark copper of average vibrance. Has some orange and amber hues. Appears adequately carbonated, if not overcarbonated. While murky, the body does seem clean - there's no visible yeast particulate or hop sediment.
Overall, it's a nice looking lager and doesn't look cheap or basic by any means. While it's not unique or special, it's a generally appealing appearance and I'm looking forward to trying this now.
AROMA: Surprisingly hop-forward, with notes of citrus including grapefruit, tangerine, and mango. But I don't detect severe hop bitterness or bite, and I'm hoping the taste is as mellow as the aroma. If I didn't know this was a lager and you gave it to me blind, I might guess it's a pale ale. I'm finding pale malts and even some bready malts. It ends up evoking a full-bodied beer with plenty of flavour, but might venture into cloying territory.
No yeast notes, alcohol, or off-notes are detectable.
It's certainly an intriguing aroma for a lager, and I'm curious about it. A pleasant overall aroma of mild strength.
TASTE/TEXTURE: Has ample citrusy notes - tangerine dominates with mango and grapefruit complementing. Unfortunately there is some hop bite - which goes badly with the strangely rough, coarse, and scratchy feel of the beer. It drags on the palate, drying it out, with the result that the beer's drinkability is nowhere near what it should be. They seem to be going for a drinkable lager with all the flavour of a pale ale, and that's fine, but the malts and hops are at odds here. The balance is definitely troublesome, but only because they've tried to overload it with flavour. It's complex but messy. It certainly seems inspired; it's not a forgettable lager by any means. But it does fall sort of its lofty aims. I applaud the effort, and I do like it in spite of its flaws, but I really wish the mouthfeel was more smooth and refreshing.
No yeast character, alcohol, or off-notes come through.
It's a biteen overcarbonated. Medium-bodied, with more thickness and heft on the palate than you'd anticipate. It does have some nice softness, but it gets buried beneath the dragging texture. Some light hop oils give it a bit of oomph. Overall, this texture is badly executed, but I do see potential here. If they could clean this up it would be a very interesting lager I'd probably buy again.
Not astringent, boozy, hot, or harsh on the palate.
OVERALL: An inspired first effort from Mashsee which shows these brewers have ambition. The hop notes are lovely and it's a great premise for a beer, but this has loads of room for improvement. In any case, I can't wait to try their future efforts, and I'm very happy a German brewery is coming out of the gates with a beer this flavorful - even if it does suffer from some flaws. I hope this finds a market and keeps the brewery going so Mashsee can show us what else they have in store for German craft beer drinkers.
C+
After drinking it, I'd say in my humble opinion it's an India Pale Lager.
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