Pale Ale
Columbus Brewing Company

Pale AlePale Ale
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From:
Columbus Brewing Company
 
Ohio, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.64 | pDev: 12.64%
Reviews:
94
Ratings:
252
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 20, 2021
Added:
May 16, 2002
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  32
This award winning, copper colored pale ale was the first beer we ever brewed and it's still one of our favorites. We carefully blend German and English malts and add generous portions of American hops for a refreshing citrus aroma with a dry finish.

28 IBU
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Ratings by jackorain:
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Reviewed by jackorain from Pennsylvania

3.27/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Aggressive pour of this 12 ounce bottle yielded only a 1/4 inch white head atop a copper-amberish liquid. The minimal head fell almost immediately and left no lace and nary a bubble on the surface.

There is not much in the aroma. There is a slight hint of citrus hop, as well as some biscuity malt. That's it.

The taste belies the nose. This beer has a good bit of flavor. Citrus hops, of the grapefruit variety show through. Bitterness is at the expected level for an APA, but higher than expected given the nose.

The body is light and the carbonation is lively.

It's pretty drinkable for what it is. I had several at the Columbus airport while waiting for my flight.

Thanks For Readings
Dec 28, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.62 by LesDewitt4beer from Minnesota

Nov 20, 2021
 
Rated: 3.66 by shreead from Michigan

Dec 29, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by EdmundBlackadder from Ohio

Nov 22, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Mar 06, 2017
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Reviewed by superspak from North Carolina

4.13/5  rDev +13.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
12 ounce bottle into pint glass, bottled on 9/1/2016. Pours lightly hazy golden orange color with a 2 finger fairly dense and fluffy off white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lasts. Nice dense soapy lacing clings on the glass, with a moderate amount of streaming carbonation retaining the cap. Fantastic appearance. Aromas of big grapefruit, tangerine, peach, pineapple, apricot, lemon zest, orange peel, pine, light honey/caramel, biscuit, and floral/grassy earthiness. Damn nice aromas with great balance and complexity of bright citrus/pine hops and moderate pale malt/fruity yeast notes; with great strength. Taste of big grapefruit, tangerine, peach, pineapple, apricot, lemon zest, orange peel, pine, light honey/caramel, biscuit, and floral/grassy earthiness. Moderate pine/citrus peel/grassy bitterness on the finish; with lingering notes of grapefruit, tangerine, peach, pineapple, apricot, lemon/orange peel, pine, biscuit, and floral/grassy earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Great complexity, robustness, and balance of bright citrus/pine hops and moderate pale malt/fruity yeast flavors; with a great malt/bitterness balance, and zero astringent hop flavors lingering after the finish. Moderate dryness from bitterness, increasing through the glass. Medium carbonation and body; with a very smooth, moderately crisp/sticky, fairly creamy/grainy, and lightly resinous balanced mouthfeel that is great. Zero warming alcohol as expected of 5.3%. Overall this is an excellent pale ale! All around great complexity, robustness, and balance of bright citrus/pine hops and moderate pale malt/fruity yeast flavors; very smooth, crisp, and refreshing to drink. Very vibrant and pretty juicy on hop/yeast flavors; with a solid malt backbone that never feels too sweet. A very enjoyable offering.
Dec 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.43 by icureric from Ohio

Nov 05, 2016
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Reviewed by beergoot from Colorado

3.78/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Clear, light copper hued body; thick, sticky, sculpted white head. Fruity, citrus aroma; berries. Mild fruit and light cereal grain flavor; balanced bitterness. Crisp, dry feel with a juicy quality lingering in the background.

A very fine, flavorful pale ale delivering balance and complexity in an easy drinking package.
Oct 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by Yeldarb92 from Ohio

Oct 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by dextermcgurk from New York

Sep 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Josbor11 from Ohio

Aug 17, 2016
 
Rated: 4.13 by Hoptometrist from Ohio

Aug 11, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by ClePaul from Ohio

Jul 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.59 by mattsucks from Ohio

Jul 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.09 by JamieDuncan from Maryland

Jul 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.83 by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania

Jul 09, 2016
 
Rated: 2.9 by edthehead from Maryland

Jun 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.62 by skaboom420 from Pennsylvania

May 30, 2016
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Reviewed by schoolboy from Ohio

3.81/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
This is a totally competent pale ale from start to finish. Reviewing from the newer packaging - squatter bottles, which is preferable to the standard height.

It opens deep yellow with nice head and lasting fizz and lacing. The aroma is sharply hoppy and obviously American and huge.

The taste is slightly dry but still full bodied with malt tastes coming through nicely. Perfectly appropriate for the APA style. It stays with you and refreshes.

Columbus has proven to be quite competent on their brews. I visited their pub last year and it was a wreck (I still had a good time, though). They need to fix that, but they make great brews, even the more ordinary ones, like this.
May 29, 2016
 
Rated: 3.79 by baklo from North Carolina

May 20, 2016
Pale Ale from Columbus Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 252 ratings