Rhinegeist Shares 2026 Release Lineup Across Beer and NA Beverages

Rhinegeist Brewery is excited to announce a variety of releases in the 2026 calendar year, including new additions to the Truth, Fuzzy Bones, Ghost NA, and a new, year-round pilsner. 

TRUTHADELIC: A HAZY NEW JAM
On the heels of Truth Bomb’s success in 2025, Rhinegeist will be introducing a new member to the Truth family in 2026: Truthadelic. A 9.5% Imperial Hazy IPA with pronounced notes of juicy orange, grapefruit, and tropical fruit, Truthadelic offers Rhinegeist hazy IPA fans a year-round, higher-ABV option in 19.2 oz. single-serves, 12oz. 6-packs and draft. Truthadelic will hit the market in late December, joining the iconic Truth IPA, Juicy Truth, and Truth Bomb, thereby creating a brand family with a Truth for every occasion.

GHOST HOPS: GHOST ON ALCOHOL, NOT ON HOPS
Rhinegeist entered the non-alcoholic beverage space in the fall of 2025 with Ghost Haze, a non-alcoholic hazy IPA, and the GABF medal-winning Ghost Pils, a non-alcoholic pilsner. Building on the early success of both SKUs, Rhinegeist aims to continue its brand expansion with the launch of Ghost Hops, a non-alcoholic West Coast-style IPA.  Ghost Hops will be available in six-packs of 12oz. cans starting early 2026. 

MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME: HOUSE CAT PILSNER HITS SHELVES IN 2026
Filling the intersection of easy drinking and elevated flavor, Rhinegeist introduces House Cat to shelves in 2026, a premium, American-style pilsner. “Built on a foundation of clean, crackery pilsner malt, House Cat delivers the classic refreshment of a traditional lager while showcasing a contemporary hop profile,” notes Nick Brehm, Director of Innovation and Raw Materials at Rhinegeist. “By pairing Saphir—a German-style hop known for its elegant citrus and floral notes—with Vista, an emerging American hop prized for its engaging fruity qualities, House Cat offers a layered aroma and a crisp, snappy finish.” House Cat will be available on draft and in six-packs of 12oz. cans beginning in March of 2026. 

MORE GOOD NEWS FOR CINCY LIGHT FANS
The wildly successful Cincy Light family has seen strong growth locally since its launch in 2023. The release of Cincy Light Lime in 2025 built on the core brand’s popularity, and fans of the easy-drinking light lager welcomed the addition of lime with open arms. In 2026, Rhinegeist hopes to continue building momentum for the regional brand, offering 24-pack 12oz. cans of Cincy Light Lime. Follow @cincy.light on social media for updates on Cincy Light releases and other news. 

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About Rhinegeist:

Rhinegeist Brewery is a Cincinnati-based craft brewery founded in 2013 by Bob Bonder and Bryant Goulding. Its name is a nod to its location in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood and the area’s German heritage (“Rhine” for the neighborhood, “geist” meaning ghost). The brewery is known for producing a variety of bold, flavorful beers and also focuses heavily on community engagement, sustainability, and hosting events in its large taproom. 
History and founding

Founded: 2013 by Bob Bonder and Bryant Goulding. 
Location: In the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, in a former pre-Prohibition bottling plant. 
Name origin: “Rhine” for the neighborhood, “geist” to honor the area’s German brewing history. 

Products and operations
Products: Brews a variety of craft beers, ciders, and other beverages. 
Signature beers: Offers a range of beers, including a year-round Hazy IPA and seasonal and limited releases. 
Production: Operates within a large facility with advanced brewing and automation systems to ensure quality and efficiency. 

Community and culture
Community engagement: 
Supports the community by working with numerous local nonprofits, focusing on areas like entrepreneurship, food insecurity, and environmental initiatives. 

Beer for Humans: 
A charitable giving program that replaced their previous “Charitable Suds” initiative. 

Sustainability: 
Committed to sustainability through waste diversion, energy tracking, and water usage management. 

Taproom: 
Features an industrial-chic taproom with a rooftop deck, hosting events like live music, and offering games such as ping pong and cornhole. 

Recognition
Has grown to become one of the largest craft breweries in the country.