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Blood Orange Bubbles is a seasonal fruited ale from Rhinegeist at 6.2% ABV. The brewery describes it as a refreshing, bubbly blend of blood orange and grapefruit, so it is built on two citrus fruits. It is brewed in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine, where Rhinegeist has worked inside a former bottling plant since 2013.

ABV
6.2%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyorangefruity
citrusy
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright blood orange and grapefruit citrus notes, immediately summoning a sense of fresh fruit and orchard aromatics.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Blood Orange Bubbles

◎ Appearance

Blood Orange Bubbles presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation. The head is modest but persistent, with fine bubbles that create delicate lacing as the beer settles. The overall presentation conveys freshness and vitality.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright blood orange and grapefruit citrus notes, immediately summoning a sense of fresh fruit and orchard aromatics. A subtle herbaceous quality from restrained noble hops sits beneath the fruit, while the light Malz foundation remains understated. The overall impression is clean and inviting without any yeast-driven complexity.

blood orange prominentgrapefruit citrusherbal undertonesfresh fruit

◐ Taste

The palate opens with crisp citrus fruit character—blood orange and grapefruit working in concert—followed by a light, refreshing body that carries the fruit notes without heaviness. Bitterness is minimal (10 IBU), allowing the fruit and subtle dry quality to define the mid-palate. The finish is clean and quenching, with citrus notes persisting gently into the aftertaste.

citrus-forwardlight bodylow bitternesscrisp finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium in length, with a dry, refreshing quality that leaves the palate clean and ready for the next sip. Lingering grapefruit and blood orange notes fade gradually without any astringency.

dry finishrefreshingcitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
79
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
76
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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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Food Pairing

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