Alpha King
Slight caramel sweetness meets pronounced citrus hoppiness in the first beer 3 Floyds ever brewed, back in 1996. Alpha King is an American pale ale built on seven different malts, with Centennial hops in the spotlight, and the brewery calls it bold and assertive. 6.66% ABV, 68 IBU, year-round, with artwork by Phineas Jones.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Alpha King
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, bitter character as Alpha King will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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