Rhinegeist Seasonal 6Pk

Rhinegeist Seasonal 6Pk is a rotating six-pack of seasonal craft beer from Cincinnati's Rhinegeist Brewery, with styles and ABV varying by release. As Ohio's largest craft brewery — ranked 16th nationally — and winner of Brewbound's 2019 Craft Brewery of the Year, Rhinegeist uses this format to showcase limited and seasonal expressions that reflect the brewery's inventive range.

Quick Facts: ABV: Varies by release  |  Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio  |  Style: Rotating Seasonal  |  Brewery: Rhinegeist Brewery

Production & Heritage

Rhinegeist Brewery operates from a historic 25,000-square-foot building in Cincinnati's Over-the-Rhine neighborhood — the same structure that once served as the packaging hall for Christian Moerlein Brewing during the pre-Prohibition era. Named "ghost of the Rhine" in a nod to that layered brewing heritage, Rhinegeist earned recognition as the #7 best new brewery in the world from RateBeer.com in 2013 and has grown rapidly since. The brewery emphasizes freshness through self-distribution, delivering from its own fleet of vans rather than relying solely on third-party logistics.

Tasting Notes

Because the Seasonal 6Pk rotates throughout the year, flavor profiles shift with each release. Past seasonal offerings provide a sense of the brewery's stylistic range:

Dad (Red Ale): Balances crisp hops with juicy malts, delivering notes of citrus and cherry with a flannel-soft drinkability.

Holiday Red Ale: A wintry blend of hop spice, citrus brightness, and caramel malt sweetness.

Uncle (Session Ale): Sweet and bready with an easy-drinking, sessionable character built for relaxed drinking.

Check the packaging or Rhinegeist's release announcements for the specific beers included in the current seasonal rotation.

How to Drink Rhinegeist Seasonal

Most Rhinegeist seasonals are designed to drink fresh and cold, straight from the can or poured into a pint glass to let aromatics open up. A tulip glass works well for higher-ABV or more aromatic seasonal releases. Because styles rotate, the ideal serving approach shifts — lighter sessionable ales benefit from colder temperatures around 38–42°F, while malt-forward reds and darker seasonals show more character closer to 45–50°F.

Best For

• Trying new styles from a proven Ohio craft brewery without committing to a full case
• Bringing a conversation-starting six-pack to a cookout or house party
• Seasonal drinking — matching beer style to the time of year
• Gifting a craft beer fan who appreciates variety and limited releases

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Rhinegeist Seasonal taste like? The flavor profile changes with each rotation, but Rhinegeist's seasonal releases have included malt-forward red ales with caramel and citrus notes, easy-drinking session ales with bready sweetness, and hop-driven styles with varying bitterness levels.

How does Rhinegeist Seasonal compare to other craft seasonal packs? Unlike national brands such as Samuel Adams or Sierra Nevada that ship seasonal variety packs with broadly distributed styles, Rhinegeist's seasonals tend to be smaller-batch, regionally focused releases from Ohio's largest craft brewery, often featuring styles not available year-round.

Is the Rhinegeist Seasonal 6Pk good for craft beer beginners? Rhinegeist's seasonal offerings generally lean approachable rather than extreme, making them a solid entry point for drinkers curious about craft beer beyond mainstream lagers and IPAs.

Where is Rhinegeist Seasonal made? All Rhinegeist beers are brewed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the historic Over-the-Rhine neighborhood, inside a building that dates to the pre-Prohibition era when it served as Christian Moerlein Brewing's packaging facility.

What foods pair well with Rhinegeist Seasonal? Red ale seasonals pair well with smoked brisket or pulled pork, where caramel malt complements smoky char. Session ales work alongside lighter fare like fish tacos or grilled chicken. Hop-forward seasonal releases stand up to spicy food like Nashville hot chicken. Malt-driven winter releases complement aged cheddar or roasted root vegetables.

What sizes does Rhinegeist Seasonal come in? The standard retail format is a 6-pack of cans; individual can sizes are typically 12 oz, though specific seasonal releases may vary.

Is the Rhinegeist Seasonal 6Pk worth the price? Positioned in the mid-range craft beer tier, the Seasonal 6Pk delivers access to limited and rotating styles from an award-winning brewery, representing strong value for drinkers who want variety beyond year-round flagships like Truth IPA.

Why Rhinegeist Seasonal?

Rhinegeist has earned its reputation through consistent quality and recognition — including multiple Great American Beer Festival medals such as a 2021 Gold for Saaz Who? and Bronze medals for Bubbles and Skip in 2025. The Seasonal 6Pk is the brewery's way of putting its most creative and time-sensitive recipes into drinkers' hands before they disappear. Brewed in a facility steeped in over a century of Cincinnati brewing history and self-distributed for freshness, each rotation reflects the season and the brewers' evolving interests. For anyone who wants to track what one of America's top craft breweries is doing right now, the Seasonal 6Pk is the most direct way in.