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Pixel is a seasonal cold IPA from Rhinegeist at 7% ABV. The brewery calls it crisp and refreshing, with loads of tropical accents and a clean, focused finish. It is a limited release, poured on draft and sold in cans. Rhinegeist brews it in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine district, where the brewery has worked inside a former bottling plant since 2013.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
SRM
golden8
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
No character signal.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pixel

◎ Appearance

Pixel presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, lively carbonation throughout the glass. The head forms with fine, persistent foam that maintains good lacing down the sides. The overall appearance conveys the crisp, clean character typical of the Cold IPA style.

pale goldenbright and clearfine carbonationpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with distinct tropical fruit esters—pineapple and mango notes emerge prominently, supported by citrus undertones. A restrained herbal and resinous hop character rounds out the bouquet without overwhelming the fruit-forward profile. The aromatic intensity remains focused and balanced, reflecting the cold fermentation approach.

tropical fruitpineapple, mangocitrusclean fermentation

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with tropical fruit flavors developing immediately on the palate. Mid-palate balances the fruit character with moderate, well-integrated bitterness that remains clean rather than harsh. The finish is dry and focused, allowing the hop-derived fruity notes to linger without excessive residual sweetness.

tropical forwardmoderate bitternessdry finishclean palate

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and snappy, with a lingering citrus and tropical fruit aftertaste that fades gradually. Bitterness resolves quickly, leaving no lingering harshness or astringency.

dryfocusedtropical persistence
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
85
Finish
78
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Cold IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Cold IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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