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Bodhi Jr.

Columbus Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Session IPA · One of 40 Session IPAs in hopIQ

The session sibling to Columbus Brewing's flagship Bodhi — 4.7% ABV, Citra, Cashmere, and Dolcita hops. IPA-level aromatics of tropical passionfruit, citrus, and stone fruit; the same juicy-hazy direction as the double, trimmed for all-day drinking. Bodhi Jr. is the answer to why Bodhi is 8.3% — sometimes you want the character without the alcohol.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus 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

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Session IPA.
Hop character
hoppy
tropical
citrusy
juicy
floral
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
Distinctive notes
hazy
peach
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Bodhi Jr.

Appearance

Bodhi Jr. presents a pale golden hue with a slight haze characteristic of the style. The beer shows moderate carbonation with a fine, persistent head that clings to the glass. Clarity sits at the bridge between bright and cloudy, revealing the suspended yeast that contributes to its juicy character.

pale goldenhazyfine lacingmoderate carbonation

Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant tropical fruit aromatics, leading with passionfruit and stone fruit notes layered beneath bright citrus. The Citra, Cashmere, and Dolcita hop blend delivers an IPA-level intensity without herbal edges, instead emphasizing the juicy, ripe fruit character that carries through from the brewery's flagship.

tropical passionfruitstone fruitbright citrushop-forward

Taste

Entry is smooth and juicy, with peach and tropical fruit flavors taking the lead across a soft palate. Mid-palate maintains the fruity thrust while a measured bitterness of 40 IBU surfaces without harshness, balancing the sweetness with clean, dry articulation. The finish tilts crisp and refreshing, clean enough for session drinking yet character-driven enough to satisfy hop-focused palates.

juicy peachtropical fruitmeasured bitternessclean dry

Finish

The aftertaste fades with a lingering citrus note and the drying sensation of noble hopping, leaving the mouth refreshed rather than coated. The session-friendly alcohol sits entirely in the background, letting fruit and hop character lead to the very end.

crisp citrusdry noblerefreshing fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
78
Finish
80
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Bodhi Jr.

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

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.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Bodhi Jr.

About Session IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Session 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 Session IPA

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same tropical, hoppy, peach character as Bodhi Jr. will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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