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Tip of the Hat

Rhinegeist Brewery
United States·Lager
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Tip of the Hat is a limited lager at 5.3% ABV, brewed by Rhinegeist in honor of a historic mural recently uncovered on the facade of its building in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine. The aroma is grainy with slight floral hints, and the flavor is sweet, with notes of corn malt and fresh bread dough. The color is a clear golden.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltybreadyclean
malty
bready
clean
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with a distinct grainy character, accompanied by subtle floral notes that suggest noble hop influence rather than assertiveness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Tip of the Hat

◎ Appearance

A clear golden hue, bright and transparent, reflecting its light-bodied character. The head forms with moderate density and exhibits steady retention, settling into a thin lacing that clings to the glass wall with each sip. Fine carbonation creates a gentle effervescence beneath the surface.

clear goldenmoderate headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with a distinct grainy character, accompanied by subtle floral notes that suggest noble hop influence rather than assertiveness. Underlying sweetness hints at corn malt and fresh dough, creating an inviting and straightforward aromatic profile that speaks to the beer's accessible nature.

grainysubtle floralssweet malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with pronounced sweetness and a soft, bready foundation that dominates the mid-palate. Corn malt contributes a gentle cereal quality, while fresh dough notes add a slight yeasty depth. Bitterness remains restrained at 22 IBU, allowing the malt character to shine without sharp edges or lingering harshness.

sweet entrybready texturelight bitternessmalt-forward

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately short, fading gracefully into a subtle malty echo. No harsh aftertaste remains, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

clean fademalty echo
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C. Carbonation and crispness are the main event — cold preserves both.

Stein

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

Store cold and drink fresh. Lagers are at their crispest within 3–4 months.

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What is a Lager?

Euro Pale Lagers are clean, refreshing lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 10–25. Soft malt sweetness, light hop bitterness and high carbonation make them supremely drinkable.

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