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Rhinegeist Truth IPA

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Rhinegeist's flagship and Ohio's best-selling craft IPA. Citra and Centennial hops deliver tropical fruit, grapefruit and a firm resinous finish. Truth is Cincinnati's answer to West Coast IPA — assertive, clean and endlessly drinkable.

ABV
7.2%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
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
hoppycitrusyresinous
hoppy
citrusy
resinous
clean
tropical
piney
Aroma
The nose is dominated by vibrant Citra and Centennial hop character, leading with prominent tropical fruit and bright citrus notes.
also:fruity
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Rhinegeist Truth IPA

◎ Appearance

Truth pours a bright golden amber with excellent clarity and a dense, white head that persists throughout the drinking experience. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, creating an inviting visual presentation typical of quality West Coast-style IPAs.

golden amberclearpersistent white headlively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by vibrant Citra and Centennial hop character, leading with prominent tropical fruit and bright citrus notes. A pronounced grapefruit and subtle pine resin backdrop emerges beneath the fruit-forward aromatics, creating a complex and inviting bouquet.

tropical fruitgrapefruitcitruspine resin

◐ Taste

The palate opens with a crisp, clean malt base that supports assertive hop bitterness and citrus flavors in the mid-palate. The finish delivers a firm resinous quality with lingering grapefruit and pine notes, maintaining excellent balance between hop intensity and drinkability throughout.

hoppycitrus-forwardresinousbitter bite

◑ Finish

A dry, clean finish with moderate length showcases the beer's West Coast IPA credentials. The resinous hop character lingers pleasantly without overwhelming the palate, encouraging another sip.

drycleanresinous
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
80
Finish
81
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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What is a American 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 American IPA

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