Three Floyds Brewing Company- Alpha King Pale Ale: All rise for the king

Nothing quite screams, “drink a beer” like a freaking Monday. So they make a good day to write a review. I was looking for a bitter brew to match my bitter attitude, something that would erase my never ending dream of driving my elbow through my incompetent boss’s stupid face. I decided to head back to a brewery that I have not had much luck with, Three Floyds. Tonight I was going to give Alpha King Pale Ale a shot. Would they manage to break the curse this time around?

Alpha King Pale Ale pours dark amber with a thick and very robust foam.  It has a very crisp and slightly sweet, hoppy bouquet. This sweetness transcends into the flavor as well. It has a very tasty roasted hop bitterness that balanced with a grainy caramel finish. It reminded me of a slightly sweeter Two Hearted Ale, and yes, that is a very good thing. I could not put my glass down. This is a delicious beer that Three Floyds should be very proud of.

Moments like this are why I will never judge a brewery based off one, two or even three beers. Beer is about finding your compliment. This beer compliments my tastes perfectly. It is a straight forward pale ale, with great flavor, and a resounding “drinkabilty.” If you’re trying to compile your definitive top 50 greatest beers list like Jason and myself; I would find it hard to believe anyone would leave this beer off!

ABV: 6% ABV

Consumed: Pint Glass

Verdict: Buy A Case

Three Floyds Brewing Company- Alpha King: King For A Day

Man, the beers are piling up in the garage and I’m starting to get behind.  Poor me, right?  I sifted through the stock to see what would jump out at me and low and behold, a King.  A Three Floyds Alpha King to be exact.  So it is time to get medieval on this beer and see if it is deserving of the moniker of a King.

Three Floyds Brewing Company classifies this brew as a Pale Ale and their website briefly describes Alpha King as, “3 Floyd’s flagship beer, Alpha King is a big American pale ale that pours a deep amber with a creamy head. This ale is brewed with Centennial, Cascade, and Warrior hops giving it an intense citrus aroma and a crisp hoppy finish.” 

This brew poured a dark amber color with light sediment dancing in the glass and a thick 2” light tan head with citrus and hop aromas.  Alpha King is 6% ABV.

I can say that I understand why they refer to Alpha King as their “Flagship” brew as this beer is from a royal bloodline.  At 66 IBU’s I expected this beer to have a little more bite but the malt balances the flavor nicely.  If your friends are storming your fridge like a castle make sure you have it stocked with some Alpha King to send those peasants back to the couch where they belong.  After a few of these they’ll start feeling like Knights of the Round Table with you as their King.  Three Floyds, this is one King I’m more than happy to bow to.

ABV: 6%

Consumed: New Belgium Globe Glass

Verdict: Buy A Case