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Franz is Rhinegeist's seasonal Oktoberfest lager at 5.4% ABV, brewed as a nod to Cincinnati's brewing heritage. The finish is slightly sweet and malty. It is available on draft and in cans, brewed by Rhinegeist in the Over-the-Rhine district, where the brewery has worked inside a former bottling plant since 2013.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltyclean
malty
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—biscuit and bread crust notes dominate without harshness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Franz

◎ Appearance

Franz presents a clear, pale golden hue with bright translucence characteristic of the Oktoberfest style. A modest white head forms and recedes steadily, leaving fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, lending visual liveliness without aggression.

pale goldenclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, grainy malt character—biscuit and bread crust notes dominate without harshness. Light noble hop presence adds a whisper of herbal restraint. No yeast-driven esters or adjunct aromas intrude; the overall impression is clean and approachable.

grainy maltbread crustnoble hopsclean

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and gently sweet, with malt at the forefront building body through the mid-palate. Bitterness remains subdued at 22 IBU, allowing Malz character to persist without significant hop challenge. The palate finishes dry enough to feel balanced, never cloying.

malty sweetnesssmooth bodyrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is slightly sweet and lingering, with a malty aftertaste that fades gradually. A gentle warmth from the 5.4% ABV dissolves cleanly, leaving no harsh edges.

malty aftertastelingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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About Oktoberfest

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