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

rickyleepotts

Arizona

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

I have actually had this beer at the Three Floyds brewery. Doesn’t get much closer to the source than that! As a matter of fact, when we were leaving they were bottling beer that would literally be sold inside the brewpub. So yeah, it was fresh! I like this beer a LOT too, so I am stoked this is on the list.

The brewery is located in Indiana. It’s just south of Chicago, so if you are ever in the windy city stop by the brewery. It’s actually funny; it’s located in an industrial park. It doesn’t fit at all. And when you walk in, the place does not look like a place for beer but rather narcotics and marijuana. (I say that in the nicest way possible. If you have ever been there, you know what I am talking about.)

The beer smells incredible! There is so much going on. It’s the epitome of complex. For a beer that is often referred to as a blond, it’s not very… blond in the glass. It’s almost red, but once you take a sip it doesn’t matter what color it is.

The beer hits your palate and does somersaults down your throat. There is SO much going on, it’s hard to keep up. Perhaps I shall have another drink and try to explain what you experience here. At first, it’s a bit carbonated but that is quickly replaced with a sweet, almost dry mouthfeel. Then you are hit with sheer utter bitterness. But that’s okay… that is what makes this beer so darn good.

The beer itself is pretty low in alcohol content, which makes this a dangerous beer to fall in love with. But it’s got such a good aftertaste, I will drink until I can’t drink no more! Plus, the logo is sick. Sick and creepy! This is a great beer, and not what you expect from a beer made right here in the Hoosier state. Funny thing is, their Dark Lord is oftentimes voted as the best beer in the world. It’s also nearly impossible to get.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2011 03:25:31 | More by rickyleepotts

anticipation23

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -7%

05-26-2013 00:03:44 | More by anticipation23

ajzy

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -7%

05-25-2013 21:40:19 | More by ajzy

RayUF07

Florida

4/5  rDev -7%

05-25-2013 05:54:51 | More by RayUF07

drewone

California

4/5  rDev -7%

05-25-2013 05:01:15 | More by drewone

TheLostGringo

Connecticut

2.26/5  rDev -47.4%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.25

Poured from a bottle into my Hill Farmstead chalice.

A: Pours a hazy copper color with an inch of head, just a touch of lace.

S: Aroma is sickly sweet, unpleasant to me.

T: Very malty, unbalanced.

M: Sticky, tough to drink..

O: Really disappointing!

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 00:58:22 | More by TheLostGringo

firstlighthiker

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -7%

05-24-2013 21:07:59 | More by firstlighthiker

Larrygto

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-24-2013 21:02:46 | More by Larrygto

steevbr

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-24-2013 20:21:26 | More by steevbr

Bosoxfan20

Missouri

4.39/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.5

One of the few survivors (along with Gumballhead and Rabid Rabbit) of a shipment from IN to OK. My bottles of Dreadnaught and Panzer Wolf were not so fortunate to make it through the rough UPS ride. Sad...

A- One of the meanest looking pale ales i have seen. Pours a dark copper bordering on amber into my Spiegelau IPA glass. Creamy as can be light tan head of 1 finger. Lacing that is sticky as hell. The retention is equally impressive as a layer sticks around the whole time. Looks like I am in store for a great beer.

S- Tons of citrus notes all over the nose. Grapefruit, orange, lemon zest. Some bready character underneath. Touch of carmelized malts as well.

T- Hops all over again as the nose indicates. Toasted bread malts come through with a nice round of sweet caramel to support the hop platform. Nice amoutn of bitterness in the finish, but avoids any harsh astringency. Actually finds some way to be slightly clean and smooth.

M- Mid body makes this one a bit heavy for the style, so the drinkability is average at best. Fantastic carbonation though. Crisp and clean. Dry as expected.

O- Hoppier than most APAs, but quite enjoyable. A standard for the style. If there were no lable i would have assumed this one were an IPA.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 19:01:42 | More by Bosoxfan20

Beer_Drinker

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-24-2013 16:31:28 | More by Beer_Drinker

heavenlyStash

California

4.5/5  rDev +4.7%

05-24-2013 07:08:11 | More by heavenlyStash

WKole81

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +10.5%

05-24-2013 02:50:38 | More by WKole81

davemathews68

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -1.2%

05-24-2013 01:59:39 | More by davemathews68

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