Brewery
Unclaimed profileRhinegeist Brewery
Cincinnati, OH · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Rhinegeist's beer program runs broad and deep, from a light lager tied to the Bengals to an imperial IPA with stone-fruit notes. The non-alcoholic Ghost Pils has already collected national medals. A $12 flight keeps the sampling cost low, and the rooftop bar reportedly frames the city nicely while you work through the list.
- What should I order?
- Start with Truth Bomb, the imperial IPA delivering stone fruit, pine, and ripe melon. Contrast it with Ghost Pils, a medal-winning non-alcoholic pilsner. If you want a traditional baseline, House Cat or Cincy Standard pilsners show the brewery's range. A $12 flight lets you cover several styles at once.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer explorers who like variety, from light lagers to imperial IPAs, will find plenty. Non-alcoholic drinkers get a credible pilsner with real credentials. Fans of the Bengals may appreciate the official hometown beer tie-in. A rooftop bar with city views adds appeal for visitors.
- When should I go?
- Any time, but a rooftop bar suggests warm-weather visits for the best views. If you want to sample widely, a flight is a practical option. The non-alcoholic Ghost Pils is available year-round, so it works for designated drivers or sober curious guests.
- What should I expect to spend?
- A beer flight is $12, which reviewers call good value. Individual pour prices are not documented, so beyond the flight, budgeting depends on how many pints or cans you grab.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Award-winning non-alcoholic beer is rare, and Ghost Pils delivers it. The Bengals partnership gives Cincy Light and Truth a stadium presence. Community giving via the Beer for Humans program adds a civic layer. The beer portfolio spans from easy-drinking lagers to a heavy imperial IPA.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A wide-ranging portfolio covers year-round, seasonal, and limited releases, from light lager to imperial IPA. Truth Bomb stands out with stone fruit and pine.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive variety of styles and formats, including Golden Ale, Light Lager, Berliner Weisse, Pilsner, IPA, and more.
- — Truth Bomb, an imperial IPA with stone fruit, pine, and ripe melon, is a distinctive featured release.
- — The $12 flight offers an affordable way to sample multiple beers.
Standout selections
- — Truth Bomb: Imperial IPA with stone fruit, pine, and ripe melon.
- — Cincy Light: Light lager, official Bengals hometown beer partner.
- — Truth: IPA, official Bengals IPA partner.
Pricing: A beer flight is priced at $12, noted as good value by reviewers.
Nonalcoholic
Ghost Pils is a non-alcoholic pilsner under 0.5% ABV with smooth bready malts and a light crisp finish. It has won a 2025 GABF bronze and a 2026 NANA Cup silver, and the brewery devotes a dedicated category to non-alcoholic options.
Menu strengths
- — Ghost Pils is award-winning, taking a 2025 GABF bronze and 2026 NANA Cup silver.
- — The non-alcoholic category is a formal part of the beer explorer, not an afterthought.
Standout selections
- — Ghost Pils: Non-alcoholic pilsner, <0.5% ABV, smooth bready malts, light crisp finish.
Pricing: No pricing information for non-alcoholic options was available.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, but the beer styles suggest pairings: the imperial IPA's stone fruit and pine would stand up to grilled meats or spicy dishes; the light lager suits bar snacks or tacos; the non-alcoholic pilsner pairs with lighter fare without the alcohol.
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