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Columbus Brewing IPA

Columbus Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American IPA · One of 356 American IPAs in hopIQ

Columbus Brewing's flagship IPA — Centennial hops with citrus peel, pine and a clean bitter finish. The everyday Columbus IPA: straightforward, well-executed and always on tap across the city.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber9
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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

Very dry and assertively bitter.

The grain stays in the background so every note the beer offers can come from the hops.

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

AI-generated sensory profile for Columbus Brewing IPA

Appearance

Displays a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a well-defined white head that persists throughout the tasting. Vibrant carbonation is evident with steady streams of fine bubbles rising through the glass, creating an inviting and fresh presentation typical of well-crafted American IPAs.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent white headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose leads with prominent Centennial hop character, delivering a striking citrus peel quality that dominates the aroma profile. Pine and floral notes layer beneath, creating a classic American IPA bouquet with clean, crisp hop aromatics and minimal malt character—a straightforward and welcoming introduction.

citrus peelpinefloralclean hop-forward

Taste

The palate is crisp and immediately hoppy, with bright citrus and grapefruit flavors taking center stage alongside subtle pine notes. Medium-bodied with a clean malt foundation supporting the hop complexity, the beer maintains excellent drinkability while delivering a firm, well-balanced 65 IBU bitterness that builds through the mid-palate without becoming harsh or astringent.

hoppycitrus-forwardbalanced bitternesscrisp palate

Finish

The finish is refreshingly dry and clean, with lingering hop bitterness that fades to a pleasant grain character without any cloying sweetness. A classic, no-nonsense conclusion that reinforces the beer's everyday drinkability and broad appeal.

dryclean finishlingering bitterness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
77
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Columbus Brewing 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 Columbus Brewing 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, bitter, clean character as Columbus Brewing IPA will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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