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America 250-Ohio IPA

Columbus Brewing Company
United States·American IPA
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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
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppypineycitrusy
hoppy
piney
citrusy
fruity
orange
earthy
Aroma
The nose leads with vibrant pineapple and fresh citrus notes layered over a resinous pine backdrop.
also:tropical
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

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
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Tulip glass

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

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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

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