Red Lager Mandarina - Red Lager

For their fine Red Lager, brewer Christoph from Berlin-based Flessa Bräu opted for a noble aroma hop The Mandarina Bavaria variety is a relatively new breed that was introduced in 2012 In contrast to older plant families, Mandarina Bavaria was adapted to the needs and wishes of brewers and specially designed for the production of craft beer The variety is a daughter of the Cascade hop and delivers core aromas, The most dominant are the citrus elements, which the Flessa team skillfully elicits from the exquisite hops

The Red Lager with a tangy touch presents itself in a copper-red fawn colour in the glass and piles up a high head of foam A wonderful mixture of roasted malt, still green hazelnuts, fragrant hay and caramelized grain rises to the nose The beer still sends some citrus-fresh hints behind it, The taste test reveals an intense body that is both delicate and subtle Before the bitterness sets in at the end of the beer enjoyment, Flessa's Red Lager Mandarina fires a volley of sparkling citrus joy, which, paired with tropical fruit and malty undertones, is really fun The crowning finale plays soft caramel and a harmonious bitterness