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Rhinegeist Knowledge DIPA

Rhinegeist Brewery
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🌍 United States · Double IPA · One of 95 Double IPAs in hopIQ

Rhinegeist's bruising Double IPA — Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe hops with tropical fruit, citrus and resinous pine in a full-bodied, dangerously smooth frame. Knowledge is Cincinnati craft at full strength.

ABV
9%
Bitterness
Very bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden7
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Double IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
citrusy
piney
resinous
tropical
floral
herbal
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rhinegeist Knowledge DIPA

Appearance

Knowledge displays a brilliant golden amber hue with excellent clarity and vibrant luminosity. A thick, creamy white head forms upon pour and displays impressive retention, indicative of quality malt and hop character. Fine carbonation contributes to the beer's lively, appetizing presentation.

golden amberbrilliant claritycreamy white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is dominated by pungent, resinous hop character with prominent Citra citrus and grapefruit notes layered alongside earthy Simcoe pine. Tropical fruit esters add complexity, with subtle floral undertones from Mosaic hops creating an inviting, multi-dimensional bouquet. A gentle malt backbone supports without overwhelming the aggressive hop profile.

resinous pinecitrus-forwardtropical fruitsgrapefruit zest

Taste

The palate delivers bold, assertive hop bitterness from the 90 IBU charge, with a full-bodied malt structure providing necessary balance and smoothness. Flavors of candied citrus, grapefruit, and piney resin dominate the mid-palate, while tropical and stone fruit notes emerge subtly. The 9% ABV adds warming alcohol character without sacrificing drinkability, creating the 'dangerously smooth' profile promised.

intensely hoppybold bitternesscitrus-resinousfull-bodied

Finish

The finish is dry and persistently bitter, with lingering pine and resinous notes coating the palate. The alcohol warmth fades gracefully, leaving a clean, satisfying aftertaste that invites another sip.

drylingering bitternessclean finish
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
86
Finish
87
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Rhinegeist Knowledge DIPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Rhinegeist Knowledge DIPA

About Double IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Double 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 Double IPA

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