Alpha King Pale Ale - Three Floyds Brewing Co. & Brewpub

BAbaracus

Texas

4.18/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

One finger buttermilk/off white head with moderate carbonation, earthy straw color. Nose primarily citrus (lemon) and yeastiness, with the hops surprisingly subdued. Fresh, carbonated presence on the tongue with citrus and malt up front, hops bringing up the rear with residual bitterness in the aftertaste. Surprisingly hoppy considering the lack of same in the aroma. Pretty strong hop taste, probably edging closer to an IPA. Good all around balance. Overall, an excellent American pale. A good medium choice between the weaker hops of a typical APA and the overwhelming (to some) hop bitterness of an IPA, making an ideal session beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2006 20:15:46 | More by BAbaracus

smitty5245

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-24-2013 00:08:21 | More by smitty5245

bexley10

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -7%

05-23-2013 22:22:50 | More by bexley10

JellyJacket

Illinois

4/5  rDev -7%

05-23-2013 21:43:25 | More by JellyJacket

powpig2002

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-23-2013 19:00:29 | More by powpig2002

cnewton

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-23-2013 18:56:13 | More by cnewton

TheRuss9585

Vermont

4/5  rDev -7%

05-23-2013 15:49:49 | More by TheRuss9585

HopsintheSack

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-23-2013 04:36:54 | More by HopsintheSack

DangerDawg

Ohio

4/5  rDev -7%

05-22-2013 20:43:51 | More by DangerDawg

davesway10

Iowa

4/5  rDev -7%

05-22-2013 18:24:16 | More by davesway10

MooSully

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-22-2013 04:32:59 | More by MooSully

BrewSensei

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-22-2013 01:57:13 | More by BrewSensei

Claytonbrewsby

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-22-2013 01:24:18 | More by Claytonbrewsby

h0ppster

District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -7%

05-21-2013 23:53:49 | More by h0ppster

msinger1002

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-21-2013 22:57:35 | More by msinger1002

wiseguywood

Indiana

5/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is probably the best APA I have ever had. Pours a nice creamy amber with a very intense hop character. THe best I can find for this style. If you can find it, I highly recommend it. Since it's in my home state, we have pride in our Indiana brewer and brewpub.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 22:51:14 | More by wiseguywood

dcloeren

Texas

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-21-2013 19:40:28 | More by dcloeren

Rope

Illinois

4.3/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Appearance-
A copper brown, with a finger white head that leaves excellent lacing.

Smell-
Light floral pine, followed by a buttery malt.

Taste-
Strangely, I found it to start with the malt, move to the bitter side of the hops, then to the floral, then to the buttery side of the malt.

Mouthfeel-
Not as crisp as I was hoping, there is a heavier presence than expected.

Overall-
A flavorful APA that does not end the night.

Serving type: on-tap

05-21-2013 16:07:41 | More by Rope

duceswild

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-21-2013 04:55:04 | More by duceswild

marine1975

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -7%

05-21-2013 02:11:52 | More by marine1975

strohme2

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-21-2013 01:36:56 | More by strohme2

ackeeper

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-21-2013 01:01:56 | More by ackeeper

AL89BR

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-20-2013 14:51:58 | More by AL89BR

OleDixie

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-20-2013 07:24:46 | More by OleDixie

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-20-2013 01:37:47 | More by Ctrauty