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

Jason

Massachusetts

4.47/5  rDev +4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks to Beeguy for the sample ...

Its been a while since I have had this brew ... its on the high end for APAs with such a bold and flavorful hop presence. IPA?? DPA??? who cares ... this is damn good stuff.

It has gained cult status as being a hop-head's brew, lots of American hop character with a solid base of malt sweetness to hold things together. Biscuity and caramel malt meet a big citrusy juicy hop for a very enjoyable brew.

If you love hops this is a great one to try.

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2005 22:04:01 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A damn fine beer. They use this as the base for the Alpha King Challenge, held annually during the Great American Beer Festival at Falling Rock.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2001 14:45:16 | More by Todd

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Presentation: 12 oz brown long neck with no freshness date to be found.

Appearance: Dark amberish orange with an awesome off white head ... rocky, dense and sticky all over.

Smell: Lots of citrius and a sweet floral aroma. Clean in the nose with hints of malt and fruity esters also.

Taste: Medium bodied with a slightly chewy and textured mouth feel, nice mellow malt flavour holds up to a huge pile of juicy citric hop. Hop bitterness is great ... not too much though enough bite to be assertive. Mild fruity esters and a faint caramel malt are in the backround. Lots more hop flavour in the finish, slowly fading and letting a lightly toasted malt taste through.

Notes: Well built and one of the best ales in the US. Hop character is above the rest ... a must buy.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2000 00:00:01 | More by BeerAdvocate

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

TreeBeard

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-19-2013 20:39:54 | More by TreeBeard

BeastLU

Virginia

4/5  rDev -7%

05-19-2013 19:38:30 | More by BeastLU

ShawnMH

Indiana

4/5  rDev -7%

05-19-2013 15:29:05 | More by ShawnMH

Dave_Treat

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -12.8%

05-19-2013 04:13:58 | More by Dave_Treat