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Truth is Rhinegeist's West Coast IPA, brewed with a nod to the Pacific and released year-round in cans. At 7.2% ABV it leads with tropical fruit aroma, grapefruit and mango, then adds resinous pine and a medium-high bitterness before a dry finish. It is Rhinegeist's flagship IPA, built around the hops.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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
tropicalresinoushoppy
tropical
resinous
hoppy
piney
citrusy
fruity
Aroma
The nose leads immediately with prominent tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and citrus zest—layered over a foundation of clean, resinous pine.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Truth

◎ Appearance

Truth presents a light golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, pale straw tone typical of the West Coast IPA style. The head is white and moderately persistent, with fine retention and delicate lacing on the glass. Carbonation is crisp and visible, with steady streams of small bubbles maintaining a lively presence throughout the pour.

pale goldenclearfine head retention

◌ Aroma

The nose leads immediately with prominent tropical fruit notes—ripe mango and citrus zest—layered over a foundation of clean, resinous pine. Grapefruit pith and subtle herbal qualities emerge as the beer warms, backed by the earthy spice of noble hops. Malt character remains restrained, allowing the hop profile to dominate without any yeasty or adjunct interference.

tropical fruitcitrus zestresinous pinegrapefruit

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and hop-forward, with the tropical and citrus notes transitioning smoothly onto the palate. The mid-palate carries a medium-high bitterness that integrates well rather than astringes, supported by a lean malt backbone that provides structure without sweetness. Pine and herbal resin build through the finish, creating a complex and sustained bitter profile that never becomes harsh or one-dimensional.

bitterdry palatepine resintropical mango

◑ Finish

The finish is markedly dry with a lingering hop bitterness that gradually fades over several minutes. Residual citrus and pine notes persist in the aftertaste without any cloying sweetness or heavy maltiness.

dry finishlong bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
84
Appearance
79
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 West Coast IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a West Coast 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.

Finding a similar West Coast IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, resinous, hoppy character as Truth will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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