{"product_id":"rhinegeist-franz-oktoberfest-beer-ohio","title":"Rhinegeist 'Franz' Oktoberfest Beer, Ohio","description":"\u003cp\u003eToasty bread, caramelized malt, light nuttiness, and restrained herbal bitterness give this amber seasonal a composed autumnal character. Rhinegeist 'Franz' Oktoberfest Beer, Ohio combines Pale Ale, Munich, Vienna, and CaraMunich malts with Magnum and Hallertau hops, creating a 5.4% Oktoberfest beer with depth but little heaviness. Its limited 2026 arrival in Denver ahead of the Great American Beer Festival offers a rare local taste of a seasonal normally sold within Rhinegeist’s regional distribution footprint, linking Cincinnati’s German brewing heritage with the producer’s independent, quality-first philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhinegeist Brewery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOwners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bob Bonder, Bryant Goulding, and Rhinegeist employee-owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Team:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhinegeist Brewing Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChief Science Officer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jim Matt\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oktoberfest lager\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026 seasonal release\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIBU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMalt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale Ale, Munich, Vienna, and CaraMunich\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHops:\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnum and Hallertau\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cans and draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear light amber beneath a fluffy off-white head, Franz opens with toasted malt, bread dough, caramel, and a lightly nutty grain character. The medium-bodied palate carries measured sweetness through flavors of bread crust and toffee, while mild herbal hop bitterness keeps the malt from becoming heavy. Moderate carbonation adds lift, leading to a smooth, clean finish with a gentle lingering sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer’s Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob Bonder and Bryant Goulding founded Rhinegeist in 2013 inside a former pre-Prohibition bottling plant in Cincinnati’s historic Over-the-Rhine Brewery District. The name translates to “Spirit of the Rhine,” connecting the brewery to the neighborhood’s German immigrant history and longstanding beer culture. Rhinegeist later established an employee stock ownership program and remains independently owned without a parent company or outside investors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJim Matt joined the original team as its first head brewer and now leads laboratory and quality work as Chief Science Officer. Rhinegeist’s sensory and laboratory teams evaluate its beverages before release, supporting a portfolio that balances modern experimentation with technically focused interpretations of established styles. Franz brings that approach to the brewery’s German-American roots through an accessible, malt-forward Oktoberfest seasonal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Suggestions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at 42 to 46°F in a dimpled stein, Maß, or tall lager glass to emphasize its malt aroma and balanced carbonation. Pair with soft pretzels and grain mustard, bratwurst, mettwurst, schnitzel, roast pork, caramelized onion tart, or firm alpine-style cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crooked Stave Artisans (CSA)","offers":[{"title":"Single 12oz Can","offer_id":50225255809079,"sku":null,"price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6-Pack 12oz Cans","offer_id":50225255841847,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2699\/1632\/files\/Rhinegeist_Franz_Oktoberfest_Beer_Ohio.png?v=1790471363","url":"https:\/\/www.winedispensary.com\/products\/rhinegeist-franz-oktoberfest-beer-ohio","provider":"Wine Dispensary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}