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Rhinegeist Cougar

Rhinegeist Brewery
United States·American Lager
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Rhinegeist's approachable everyday lager — crisp, clean and refreshing with a subtle grain sweetness. Cougar is Cincinnati's craft answer to the macro lager, brewed with the same care as Rhinegeist's flagship ales.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanbready
clean
bready
Aroma
Subtle and approachable nose dominated by clean malt character with light grainy notes.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rhinegeist Cougar

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright transparency. A delicate white head forms with moderate retention, supported by fine carbonation that creates a gentle effervescence.

pale goldencrystal clearfine carbonationwhite head

◌ Aroma

Subtle and approachable nose dominated by clean malt character with light grainy notes. Minimal hop presence allows the crisp lager yeast profile to shine through without any adjunct or off-flavors.

clean grainsubtle maltcrisp lagerapproachable

◐ Taste

Crisp entry with bright, light body and smooth malt sweetness that evokes fresh bread. Mid-palate remains dry and clean with minimal bitterness (10 IBU), delivering exactly what an everyday lager should: refreshing simplicity without complexity.

crispgrain-forwardsmoothdry palate

◑ Finish

Clean, dry finish with no lingering sweetness or bitterness. The effervescence carries through to the end, leaving a refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean finishdryrefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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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