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Columbus Brewing IPA

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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
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycleanpiney
hoppy
clean
piney
citrusy
fruity
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent Centennial hop character, delivering a striking citrus peel quality that dominates the aroma profile.
not found:juicy,caramel,sour,smoky

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
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

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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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