Rhinegeist Cloud Harvest 07

Cloud Harvest is an annual brew from Cincinnati brewery Rhinegeist. This years version, the 07, is the seventh iteration of this “juicy IPA.” I gave last years version, the 06, my highest rating thus far for this series…an 8.6. This version unfortunately slipped backwards instead of rising upwards. Not that it is a bad beer, just not an improvement from last years version. The 07 pours a dirty orange color, slightly hazy with a weak head formation. The aroma is lightly citrusy with pineapple being the most dominant smell. The flavor is a bit watery with pineapple and a slight bitter, piney-ness. At only 6.5% ABV the beer is easy to drink and enjoyable enough. I was hoping for more after last years version was such an improvement over previous ones. Still a beer worth enjoying.

Rating 8.2