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Rhinegeist Truth IPA

Rhinegeist Brewery
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 326 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.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags

hoppy
100%
citrusy
100%
clean
60%
tropical
60%
crisp
60%
piney
60%
dry
30%
fruity
30%
refreshing
30%
bitter
30%
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About American IPA

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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.

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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.

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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