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Rhinegeist Truth IPA

Rhinegeist Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

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
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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 malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

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

How to get the most out of Rhinegeist Truth IPA

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 Truth IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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

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

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