Columbus Bodhi DIPA - Columbus Brewing Company

CaptCleveland

Ohio

4.83/5  rDev +7.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Have been meaning to review this tasty offering from Columbus Brewing.

Growler picked up from The Wine Spot, Cleveland Heights, about 4 hours ago ($13.99).

Somewhat hazy, golden-yellow elixir, poured into DFH chalice. No precipitate. Beautiful lacing clings to the vessel during the tasting.

You really can't mistake the aroma from this one. Hophead's dream: hoppy citrus and mango predominates and pine with subtle earthtones. Delightfully complex DIPA.

Wow, smooth hop bitterness from beginning to end. Some nice dank, resinous pine, but not cloying or overstated. No way this is 8% ABV. So smooth.

Medium body, smooth, not oily or too slick.

This one is on par with the best DIPAs and really brings the hops forward without being overwhelming. Nice job Columbus Brewing.

Serving type: growler

10-28-2012 04:40:25 | More by CaptCleveland

CosmoHopHead

Kansas

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

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carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.3%

05-17-2013 16:59:31 | More by carlosega

bb8189

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.3%

05-13-2013 23:37:02 | More by bb8189

jkoch7

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +5.8%

05-13-2013 22:50:11 | More by jkoch7

weaksauce

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +5.8%

05-11-2013 18:40:50 | More by weaksauce

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

05-10-2013 22:12:19 | More by mikeburd1128

zrab11

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -5.3%

05-10-2013 02:10:27 | More by zrab11

Rogorama

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev -5.3%

05-09-2013 00:22:03 | More by Rogorama

J10Jordan

Ohio

5/5  rDev +11.4%

05-08-2013 21:25:57 | More by J10Jordan

MrBuckHigh

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

05-08-2013 18:26:12 | More by MrBuckHigh

ehammond1

California

4.33/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Growler

Acquired via trade
Thanks, claaark13!

Very slightly hazed light golden and yellow in color. Moderately-sized white head. Nice amounts of visible carbonation rushing up through the glass. Lined lacing down the glass. Very pretty, very appropriately sticky IPA. So far, so good.

Lots of sharp grapefruit and orange aromas erupting from the glass. This reminds me of Pliny or a good batch of Sculpin in a lot of ways. Citrus, mild dank, and just a hint of pine and resin. Very nice.

The flavor follows the aroma: lots of grapefruit zest and juicy flesh, just a hint of caramel sweetness, moderate bitterness, but disappearing, crisp, marvelously drinkable flavors. This reminds me of early batches of Sculpin in many ways, which is the highest of compliments.

Lighter-medium bodied with crisp carbonation.

Fantastic. Easily my favorite Midwest (D)IPA. Finally, the Midwest brings a contender!

Serving type: growler

05-07-2013 03:45:40 | More by ehammond1

jacewg

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

05-05-2013 23:43:02 | More by jacewg

KevinmusPrime

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

05-03-2013 17:54:25 | More by KevinmusPrime

fullmoonbeer

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -22%

04-30-2013 02:19:53 | More by fullmoonbeer

OB1

Ohio

5/5  rDev +11.4%

04-28-2013 20:13:51 | More by OB1

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

04-28-2013 17:58:29 | More by MDDMD

kodt

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

04-28-2013 16:04:41 | More by kodt

HopsMatt

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

04-28-2013 04:39:49 | More by HopsMatt

chippo33

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev -5.3%

04-27-2013 21:59:21 | More by chippo33

TheRuss9585

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

04-27-2013 21:55:36 | More by TheRuss9585

nlmartin

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.3%

04-27-2013 21:31:57 | More by nlmartin

BeerBuckeye

Ohio

4.71/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A - Pours an incredibly hazy golden orange/yellow color with a small, 1 finger, off-white head that leaves a decent amount of lacing.

S - Big wallops of orange, grapefruit, mango, and even a touch of pine with a bready malt base.

T - An in-your-face amount of hops present. Incredibly citrusy, but also has touches of flowery hops, piney, and resin. Finishes with bitter citrus bite. Incredibly good.

M - Very full, excellent amount of carbonation present. Holds the ABV well.

Overall - A superb DIPA. Obviously shows that this beer is worth the hype it's getting. Seriously a perfectly balanced DIPA, it actually reminds me of the excellent balance of a PtE.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 20:02:47 | More by BeerBuckeye

bsuedekum

Missouri

4.75/5  rDev +5.8%

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ADTaber

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +0.2%

04-27-2013 00:45:10 | More by ADTaber