Columbus Pale Ale - Columbus Brewing Company

chinchill

South Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This is a nice hoppy APA from CBC. Nothing too unusual or bold here, although the beer leans in the bold direction for style. This is a very well brewed PA, with plenty of citrus and a bit of pine in the aroma, and this carries thru to the taste and finish. I appreciate the substantial hop flavor without an over-whelming bitterness. Looks nice too, being crystal clear amber with a durable head.
Highly recommended!

Serving type: on-tap

08-05-2011 17:54:27 | More by chinchill

smerrill36

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-11-2013 22:42:18 | More by smerrill36

apasternak

Ohio

1/5  rDev -72.5%

05-08-2013 22:06:58 | More by apasternak

JimmyFlatRock

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

04-17-2013 21:48:28 | More by JimmyFlatRock

darksunshaman

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

03-22-2013 04:57:03 | More by darksunshaman

fluidmotion

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

03-21-2013 23:48:47 | More by fluidmotion

sixerofelixir

Ohio

4.19/5  rDev +15.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle sampled in a burger joint in Columbus, OH. I believe the brewery uses a botted-on date, but I don't recall checking this one. Scouring for dates is so automatic for me anymore, that they only stand out if the beer is "old". This was handed to me with a standard pint glass.

From what I could see in the darkened room, it was a nice golden color, with a lacy, white head. Smelled fresh and evergreen hoppy. Hop taste was good & complex, styled more like like a mild IPA than the leafy murk of so many APA's.. Very balanced malt-wise; a tasty beer that paired great with a slightly spicy burger.

IMO, this is a beer that should be offered at all Ohio chain restaurants like Great Lakes Dortmunder is - it's a no-brainer to pair with food, and could easily substitute for SN Pale Ale.

Serving type: bottle

02-27-2013 18:42:45 | More by sixerofelixir

nitter

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

02-12-2013 02:07:22 | More by nitter

Mtooman

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

02-11-2013 00:18:53 | More by Mtooman

Envelopes

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -10.5%

02-10-2013 14:51:13 | More by Envelopes

crytion

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

01-29-2013 11:56:37 | More by crytion

tdog2983

Ohio

4/5  rDev +10.2%

01-21-2013 23:48:54 | More by tdog2983

DiscGolfRobot

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

01-21-2013 15:00:17 | More by DiscGolfRobot

RocketChimp

Delaware

3/5  rDev -17.4%

01-17-2013 19:48:57 | More by RocketChimp

mrebeka

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

01-12-2013 18:23:26 | More by mrebeka

HippieHops

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

01-05-2013 23:25:28 | More by HippieHops

laria007

3/5  rDev -17.4%

01-03-2013 19:12:32 | More by laria007

Lukass

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

12-23-2012 16:14:54 | More by Lukass

mhaugo

California

4.25/5  rDev +17.1%

12-17-2012 06:11:20 | More by mhaugo

CoryJHarber

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

10-18-2012 18:48:06 | More by CoryJHarber

dlin0sbb

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

10-14-2012 01:41:07 | More by dlin0sbb

PoolFishGolf

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

10-08-2012 01:23:04 | More by PoolFishGolf

garuda

Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Gold, with a thick white cap that has good retention and lacing.

S/T - Loads of hoppy grapefruit flesh and pineapple, with a caramel, honey-like malt sweetness. Bitter, resinous pine finish. The malts are sturdy, but the bitter pine wins out in the end.

M - Medium body, medium carbonation, finishes clean and bitter.

O - Nice, solid pale ale. Surprised it's not rated higher.

Serving type: on-tap

09-18-2012 18:12:50 | More by garuda

kbrown

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

09-16-2012 00:08:00 | More by kbrown

metter98

New York

3.63/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On-tap at Columbus Brewing Company, Columbus, OH

A: The beer is clear yellow in color without any visible carbonation. It poured with a finger high dense off white head that has excellent retention properties.
S: There are light to moderate aromas of citrusy hops in the nose.
T: The taste has flavors of pale malts with notes of citrusy hops, the latter of which becomes stronger as the beer warms up. It has a light to moderate amount of bitterness.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer seems quite hoppy for the style and has a sizeable amount of bitterness but is still easy to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2012 19:23:04 | More by metter98