_________________________________________________________________________________________ Rhinegeist
Brewery
CHEERS TO TEN YEARS
Dive into the craft beer revolution with Rhinegeist Brewery
Established in 2013 , Rhinegeist Brewery Ltd ( Rhinegeist ) is one of the largest American craft breweries . Its name translates to ‘ Ghost of the Rhine ,’ paying homage to its location in the historic Over-the-Rhine Brewery District in Cincinnati , Ohio . Situated within the remnants of a pre-Prohibition brewery , Rhinegeist is dedicated to producing high quality craft beers . Believing in the unifying power of beer , the Rhinegeist team fosters a community that values both craft beer and camaraderie where exceptional individuals gather , inspiring ideas take shape , and a shared passion for quality brews thrives . The company ’ s commitment to excellence has propelled it to become the 23rd largest craft brewery in the US , climbing two spots in the
Brewers Association ’ s annual ranking based on 2022 sales volume . Cole Hackbarth , Operations Director , delves into the company ’ s journey .
“ Rhinegeist ’ s journey began in June of 2013 , and we celebrated our ten-year anniversary this summer . In that time , we have experienced remarkable growth , now producing over 100,000 barrels of beer annually – which is how we earned our spot among the top 25 breweries in terms of volume . Our founders , Bob , and Bryant , established the brewery in the vibrant neighborhood of Over-the- Rhine ( OTR ), known for its rich German heritage and historic breweries . Our brewery is in the former packaging hall of one of the most influential 1800s breweries , a magnificent ancient building that we have revitalized as our brewery space ,” he begins .
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