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Dad is a seasonal red ale from Rhinegeist at 6% ABV, and it introduces itself in the brewery's own voice with a "Hi Thirsty, I'm Dad". A robust malt bill carries the beer, with dank, piney hops on top and a hoppy character throughout. It is brewed in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine, in a former bottling plant that Rhinegeist has used since 2013.

ABV
6%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineydank
hoppy
piney
dank
malty
caramel
Aroma
The nose leads with dank, piney hop character that dominates the sensory profile, backed by resinous notes that suggest dried evergreen and herbal minerality.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dad

◎ Appearance

Dad presents a deep amber to light copper hue, clear and luminous in the glass. The head builds to a moderate density with fine, persistent bubbles that leave fine Schaumkleiden down the side. Carbonation is moderate, lending brightness to the visual presentation without excessive effervescence.

deep amberclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dank, piney hop character that dominates the sensory profile, backed by resinous notes that suggest dried evergreen and herbal minerality. Beneath the assertive hop aromatics, a sturdy malt foundation emerges—toasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness—providing ballast without softening the bracing top note.

piney hopsdank, resinoustoasted grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens with malty sweetness—caramel and roasted grain—that carries into the mid-palate before piney, herbal bitterness takes the lead. The 28 IBU arrive with restraint; they define rather than dominate, creating a hoppy character that is assertive yet balanced against the robust malt bill. The finish remains smooth, with lingering resin and dry bitterness.

hoppy, pineycaramel maltsmooth, balanced

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and drying, with piney hop oils and a whisper of resinous bitterness persisting through the aftertaste. The 6% ABV keeps the beer light on the palate, allowing the hop character to fade gracefully without harshness.

dry, pineymedium length
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
76
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°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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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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