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Columbus IPA

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One of the first IPAs on Ohio shelves: freshly peeled orange, grapefruit and soft tropical notes lead, with stone fruit, pine and a dank edge behind them and a balanced malt presence underneath. A Pacific Northwest hop blend featuring Centennial, Simcoe and Mosaic fills a light copper pour at 6.3% ABV and 58 IBU. Available year-round on draft and in cans, only in Ohio.

ABV
6.3%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter58 IBU
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
amber11
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
citrusytropicaldank
citrusy
tropical
dank
hoppy
piney
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with fresh citrus — prominent peeled orange and grapefruit zest — followed by soft tropical stone fruit notes that sit beneath a distinct piney, resinous base.
also:dark fruit,resinous,clean
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Columbus IPA

◎ Appearance

Light copper hue with good clarity and a fine, persistent head that deposits delicate lacing around the glass. The carbonation is lively and well-integrated, giving the pour an inviting, bright character. Body appears lean and clean, befitting the style's refreshing intent.

light copperclearfine lacinglively carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with fresh citrus — prominent peeled orange and grapefruit zest — followed by soft tropical stone fruit notes that sit beneath a distinct piney, resinous base. The Centennial, Simcoe and Mosaic blend delivers a dank, herbaceous edge that grounds the brighter top notes. Subtle malt sweetness underpins without competing.

citrus zesttropical stone fruitpine and resindank herbs

◐ Taste

Entry is bright and citrus-forward, with grapefruit bitterness unfolding steadily across the mid-palate. Stone fruit and tropical character follow, layered beneath a persistent piney, resinous quality that does not overwhelm. The malt backbone is balanced and clean, allowing hop character to lead without harshness; bitterness builds gradually and finishes dry.

citrus-forward entrybalanced malt basepersistent pinedry bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length and clean, with lingering grapefruit bitterness and a subtle dank, herbal aftertaste. No cloying sweetness; the beer fades into a pleasant, dry resinous memory.

medium lengthgrapefruit bitternessclean exit
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
81
Appearance
80
Finish
80
Serve at 8–11°C

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

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.

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

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a 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 IPA

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