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America 250-Ohio IPA

Columbus Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 364 American IPAs in hopIQ

A limited-release IPA brewed in partnership with the bi-partisan America 250 Committee of Ohio to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Idaho 7 and Chinook hops deliver pineapple, citrus, and pine aromatics on a med-low bitterness frame. Pale in color, distinctly American in hop choice. Available exclusively in Ohio for a limited time.

ABV
5.7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Assertively bitter and dry.

The malt sets the frame and lets the hops carry the flavour.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American IPA.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
orange
earthy
tropical
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for America 250-Ohio IPA

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. The head forms quickly with fine bubbles and displays sustained retention, laying a delicate lace pattern down the glass. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated throughout.

pale goldenclear and brightfine lacingwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with vibrant pineapple and fresh citrus notes layered over a resinous pine backdrop. Idaho 7 and Chinook hops deliver tropical fruit character with hints of orange zest and subtle earthy undertones. The overall aromatic profile is clean and forward-facing, with minimal malt presence.

pineapple and citrusresinous pinetropical fruitorange zest

Taste

The palate opens with bright citrus and fruity hop character that builds through the mid-section, where piney resin and tropical fruit notes become more prominent. Bitterness sits at a moderate level, providing structure without overwhelming the hop-derived flavors. The body remains light to medium, finishing with a clean, dry mineral quality.

citrus-forwardmoderate bitternesspiney resindry finish

Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing, with lingering hop bitterness and pine notes fading gradually. A pleasant dryness persists without astringency.

crisp and refreshinglingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
77
Appearance
80
Finish
74
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of America 250-Ohio IPA

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass
Recommended for this style

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with America 250-Ohio IPA

About American IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar American IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, piney, citrusy character as America 250-Ohio IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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