Columbus Bodhi DIPA - Columbus Brewing Company

brewtus

Ohio

4.8/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Had it on tap a few days ago but review is from my growler fill. Pours hazy orange/yellow, with a lacy white head, healthy head for a growler. The nose on this is amazing, piney, tropical citrus, lemon, bready, juicy, crisp, clean, need I say more? Tastes as its smells, great citrus fruit, not bitter like some DIPAs, so refreshing . It's got a great texture, without being "thick". The finish is so smooth for a DIPA, and doesn't leave you with a bitter finish, just enjoyable. This beer is not over rated, one of the best I've had. They've been talking about bottling this for a while, hopefully it's sooner than later!

Serving type: growler

12-30-2012 16:56:26 | More by brewtus

ThePorterSorter

New York

4.38/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

The beer pours a cloudy orange amber with a whispy white head tha laces. The nose is a mellow sweet citrus with a touch of tangerine. Potent hops and malt sweetness dominate the hop profile and drink with a perfectly refined, floral/citrus hop profile that leaves a lingering green tea bitterness. Medium bodied, sweet, generously hopped and carbonated, and has a lingering grainy citrus. This is a highly drinkable dipa, which reminds me of rpm. Definitely hit the the brewery when your in town.

Serving type: on-tap

06-18-2013 01:58:20 | More by ThePorterSorter

jzeilinger

Pennsylvania

4.45/5  rDev -1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours a light orange color with a thin layer of white frothy goodness.

S - The nose jumps out of the glass with a ridiculous amount of resiny tropical fruit, mainly mangoes, sweet red grapefruit, and oranges along with some pine resin.

T - Intense and dank tropical fruit rind, pepper spice, sweet tropical bitterness, and lingering piney grapefruit bitterness.

M - Medium body.

O - An intense IPA that will satisfy any hop head, hands down, this should be a must try.

Serving type: growler

06-17-2013 01:32:12 | More by jzeilinger

WesM63

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

06-16-2013 23:38:38 | More by WesM63

Nunya

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

06-16-2013 18:35:52 | More by Nunya

AuzBlackhand

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

06-13-2013 20:41:15 | More by AuzBlackhand

nollie77

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev 0%

06-13-2013 16:53:07 | More by nollie77

GimmeGumballHead

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

06-10-2013 14:06:06 | More by GimmeGumballHead

Gkimbo

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

06-10-2013 04:23:28 | More by Gkimbo

thehappybelgian

Ohio

5/5  rDev +11.1%

06-08-2013 02:51:59 | More by thehappybelgian

johnnnniee

New Hampshire

3.85/5  rDev -14.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Growler received in trade from Bencooper27, thanks for the opportunity!
Pours a cloudy light golden color with a decent head and lice retention and lace. Aromas of citrus, pine, resin, garlic and a heavy dose of caramel and bready sweetness. The flavor follows the aroma but ends up a bit too much on the sweet malty side for my liking. Medium body with a light to moderate level of carbonation and a sweet resiny mouthfeel. Nice enough IPA but seemed a bit sweet for a dipa imho.

Serving type: growler

06-08-2013 01:52:35 | More by johnnnniee

Shilt

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev 0%

06-06-2013 18:17:06 | More by Shilt

diehl07

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

06-04-2013 15:45:06 | More by diehl07

shredder83

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev 0%

06-03-2013 15:13:20 | More by shredder83

Buckeye982

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev 0%

06-02-2013 03:52:24 | More by Buckeye982

ortie

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev 0%

06-01-2013 02:31:56 | More by ortie

dvmky

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +5.6%

05-31-2013 17:14:42 | More by dvmky

HopasaurusRex

New Hampshire

3.85/5  rDev -14.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Hazy amber pour from a growler.

Dank nose of orange peel, citrus, and pine resin. Could use a bit more "oomph."

Taste follows the nose in the dank path of hops. Slightly sweet honeyish malt character. Some residual sugar. Needs more hops to be a true Double IPA.

Cheers to Johnnnniee for sharing this hoppy treat from the Midwest!

Serving type: growler

05-31-2013 00:10:52 | More by HopasaurusRex

Gregafree

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev 0%

05-30-2013 15:47:06 | More by Gregafree

acurtis

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -11.1%

05-26-2013 04:59:43 | More by acurtis

xare

Ohio

4.99/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

If I could give Bodhi a 6 for mouthfeel, especially for a DIPA style, I would. It's that amazing as far as mouthfeel goes.

Currently only on tap (growler, draft, etc.). Hasn't ever been bottled for wide release by the brewery. And arguably the best beer the Columbus Brewing Company has ever produced (and also, one of the best Ohio-produced beers).

Bodhi isn't your typical DIPA. Of course, it's supposed to be hoppy. What it *isn't* supposed to be is to look like a hefeweizen. Nor is it *supposed* to have a mouthfeel that is superior to Bud Light somehow. And it's still hopped out of the roof! This beer is world-class and in a class of its own.

Appearance: Very very cloudy and hazy orange. Fantastic head. Carbonation isn't top-notch, but with the flavors packed in this beer, you could drink it flat, and it'd still excel. This simply isn't what a DIPA is "supposed" to look like.

Smell: Balanced hops and touches of banana.

Taste: Finely balanced hops, a touch of banana and ester. Quite balanced all around. It has the hops you want and crave, and yet also brings other flavors to the table. Outstanding.

Mouthfeel: As previously noted, would give a 6 to this alone. A DIPA simply isn't supposed to be this smooth. Just isn't supposed to be.

My highest recommendation for those of you looking for a DIPA/IIPA.

Serving type: growler

05-26-2013 00:22:51 | More by xare

NW2285

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev 0%

05-26-2013 00:20:18 | More by NW2285

bradleypatter

New York

4.5/5  rDev 0%

05-25-2013 18:54:31 | More by bradleypatter

usofar

California

4.71/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Growler thanks to claaark13!

Pours a hazy golden color with a finger of white head with decent retention and a fine sticky lacing. The citrus shines through with an orange/tangerine dominance among several citrus flavors. It's like Sculpin used to be, but better. It's not punch you in the face grapefruit citrus (although it's there) it's a little more mellow and well balanced. Medium mouth feel perfect for the style, easily the best Double IPA I can recall not from CA or VT. If this was available locally this would work into my IPA rotation and would likely dominate it during warm weather.

Thanks again!

Serving type: growler

05-25-2013 05:22:19 | More by usofar

jaxray8

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -5.6%

05-24-2013 03:58:14 | More by jaxray8