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Three Floyds Alpha King

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Three Floyds Alpha King

The long standing flag ship beer from one of Indiana’s great breweries, is as great today as ever. A touch of Munich malt gives it an attractive orange glow and provides a rich canvas for loads of classic American hops. Aroma: medium-high grapefruit-peel like hops, medium piney hops, low dank and dried pineapple complexity to […]

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Käserei Champignon Cambozola (blue label) : Three Floyds Alpha King

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Käserei Champignon Cambozola (blue label) : Three Floyds Alpha King

American hops and blue cheese molds were made for each other. We are talking peanut butter and chocolate made for each other. The contrast causes the other to soar to new heights of pleasure. The bitterness of the hops stands up to the sharp bitter blue. The hops seem even brighter against the earthy musk […]

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APA Massaged Kale Salad : Three Floyds Alpha King

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APA Massaged Kale Salad : Three Floyds Alpha King

Hoppy beers are full of opportunity when paired with salad; all that vegetal mass harmonizes perfectly with leafy greens.  Of course, hops have a range of aromas beyond chlorophyll; blueberry, mango, tangerines, pine needles, dank, white pepper, daisies and the list goes on!  You can fill a salad with the very foods the hops suggest […]

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Pad Thai : Three Floyds Alpha King

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Pad Thai : Three Floyds Alpha King

This Pad Thai has a bit of nuttiness from fried tofu and peanuts and a touch of fruity sweetness from tangerines and tamarind to compliment the malt and hop flavors.  The heat from the chili flakes and brininess from the shrimp and fish sauce contrast the malt and hop character and elevates their impact.  The […]

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Pineapple Upside-down Cake : Three Floyds Alpha King

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Pineapple Upside-down Cake : Three Floyds Alpha King

Syrupy is not the order of the day here. Using nearly half the sugar found in most recipes, keeps this cake from making the beer seem thin; caramelizing the sugar in a skillet creates a rich sugar flavor in place of the sweetness. The fruit is the real star here; fresh pineapple is far more […]

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