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

ThickNStout

Georgia

3.69/5  rDev -14%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle from zrab11 (thanks!). No bottling date. Served in a Dogfish Head snifter.

Pours deep orange with about one finger near white head that leaves a decent amiunt of lacing.

Smells like a hop sandwich- citrusy hops on sweet bread.

Assertive floral and citrus hops, drying grass, biscuit and pepper. Crisp and easy to drink.

Medium light feel with a strong dose of tight carbonation.

A right fine pale ale. It goes down smooth and easy with a good bit of bitter hoppyness balanced by sweet malts. While I won't yearn for more, I won't turn any away either.

Serving type: bottle

01-16-2013 04:33:17 | More by ThickNStout

StoughtonGuy

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +16.6%

06-20-2013 05:07:22 | More by StoughtonGuy

cjs61679

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-20-2013 03:55:24 | More by cjs61679

FUwolfpacker

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-20-2013 02:57:06 | More by FUwolfpacker

dbc5

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-20-2013 02:25:08 | More by dbc5

cfaulman

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-20-2013 01:12:55 | More by cfaulman

kustard

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-19-2013 20:04:10 | More by kustard

koveras225

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +10.7%

06-19-2013 05:20:21 | More by koveras225

dsterbed

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-19-2013 02:21:39 | More by dsterbed

sudsy2drunk

Indiana

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-18-2013 18:36:34 | More by sudsy2drunk

DMB

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-17-2013 20:39:36 | More by DMB

TargaFlorio

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -12.6%

06-17-2013 16:20:22 | More by TargaFlorio

beerjardin

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-17-2013 06:11:12 | More by beerjardin

dmgeng

Indiana

4.69/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Decided to try this because of the super high ratings. And I'm very happy about the decision

A - Beautiful deep orange color with superior khaki head that remains for the entire session. Sticky lacing all the way down. Very clear. Pours thick for an APA.

S - Great hoppy fragrance with a floral/citrus character that shines through. Some malt present.

T - Has all the hops from the aroma with more citrus and finishes floral. The front also has a sweetness from the nice blend of caramel malt. The complimenting malt flavor is there but still more hops as a good APA should be. Very smooth finish with minimal bitterness from the hops. The last flavors on the palate are some malt sweet and delicious hops.

M - Medium to full mouth-feel with the tones of sweetness. Has very light bitterness to be mostly covered up by the sweetness on the back of the tongue. Fine carbonation.

Overall, the hoppiest APA I've had and makes it one of the most refreshing beers I've ever had. Not the best example of the style but a great beer none the less. I love the citrus hops and the nice sweetness the malt. Perfect if you don't like overly bitter IPA's but would like a more citrus/hoppy pale ale. Being from Indiana I'm a little biased but seems like it should be the best APA in the country. I could drink these for ever.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 17:19:10 | More by dmgeng

volta

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -18.4%

06-16-2013 06:24:33 | More by volta

TKEbeerman

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-15-2013 22:38:07 | More by TKEbeerman

admonster00

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-15-2013 20:38:09 | More by admonster00

Artjsantos

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-15-2013 12:10:21 | More by Artjsantos

cowen72

Mississippi

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-15-2013 04:36:50 | More by cowen72

Beeranator

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-15-2013 00:23:00 | More by Beeranator

NHbeerfishing

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-15-2013 00:12:13 | More by NHbeerfishing

ACB

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.9%

06-14-2013 22:06:16 | More by ACB

adamcarlson28

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.9%

06-14-2013 18:19:54 | More by adamcarlson28

xxcarpxx

Alabama

4/5  rDev -6.8%

06-14-2013 03:10:54 | More by xxcarpxx

TastyAdventure

Kentucky

4.29/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Scored one of these at Gerst Huas in Evansville IN.

A - caramel. brown caramel. A little dark for the style. But a great 1 and 1/2 finger head that lasts.

S - mmm. The best part. Citrus. Strong citrus. But still balanced.

T - Strong hops. This is where I get confused between Pale Ales and IPAs. This one is right in the middle! It leaves a strong after taste of hops, but during tasting it still had a well balanced malt profile. Citrus hops with some rough (but not overpowering) cut grass.

Mouthfeel was absolutely great.

Overall, I think this should be classified as an IPA. I dont normally like IPAs, but this was good!

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 02:44:29 | More by TastyAdventure