Alpha Ale
Wild Wolf Brewing Company

Alpha AleAlpha Ale
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From:
Wild Wolf Brewing Company
 
Virginia, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
ABV:
4.69%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 12.08%
Reviews:
30
Ratings:
143
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 03, 2016
Added:
Nov 09, 2010
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  20
A super hoppy American Pale Ale with a ton of Citra, Columbus and Cascade hops. Deep amber in color with an extremely well rounded hop and malt character. The finish is slightly dry and refreshing to the last drop.
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Rated: 3.31 by SonOfKyuss from Virginia

Nov 03, 2016
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Reviewed by OldSwampy from Virginia

3.42/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Not exactly pale, but an interesting almost rosy color. Decent pale head. A piney pale ale with some flavor development profile but not the sort of malt base that I think a great pale ale needs. Hops were a bit narrow and left a distinct bitter aftertaste, almost metallic. Mouthfeel is not much more than neutral, very lightly slick and creamy.
Jul 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.66 by Hockey_Fan from Maryland

Jun 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.42 by Rifugium from North Dakota

Apr 19, 2016
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Reviewed by hdf561 from Virginia

1.38/5  rDev -61.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1
Poured from can into a mug, a cloudy Amber almost red color with a lasting head, and lacing

Smell is not pleasant, citrusy but bitter smell defiantly a hoppy beer

Taste is bitter from the outset with an incredibly bitter after taste, can't finish this completely undrinkable drain pour...don't recommend wouldn't buy again
Feb 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by avisong from Virginia

Oct 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by AMCPhD from Virginia

Sep 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.85 by zp6167a from District of Columbia

Aug 11, 2015
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Reviewed by JWU from Pennsylvania

3.71/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz. can poured into a tumbler glass

A- A rather clear deep amber, (this is a pale ale??) Nice off white head with ample lacing.

S- Straightforward pine and citrus hops with a caramel malt backbone.

T- Follows the nose, aggressively bitter. Caramel malts balance the aggressive bittering once it warms a bit.

M- Lighter side of medium.

O- Overdone on the bittering hops, and selling it as a pale ale is a bit off, strikes me as more of a very hoppy amber ale. I'd certainly have it again.
Jul 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.56 by Herze from Virginia

Jul 19, 2015
 
Rated: 2.96 by brocktune from Virginia

Jul 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.61 by vwbus7 from North Carolina

Jul 10, 2015
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.26/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
12 oz can with a March 2015 canning date.
Clear deep amber body topped by a durable head.
This hoppy pale ale could easily pass for an IPA. The hops seem mostly herbal in the nose but emphasize citrus upon tasting.
Medium-high bitterness.
Jun 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.58 by tgatort from Florida

Jun 22, 2015
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Reviewed by GarthDanielson from Virginia

3.56/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a can into a shaker pint, the beer is a bright, caramel-copper coloring, with a ton of carbonation and a sparse, off-white head. Nose of rich caramel, light citrus notes, and piney resin. Pretty well balanced. Flavors are roasted forward, with rich caramel over the tropical fruit and citrus blend. Piney bitterness on the back end. Smooth, with a dry, crisp undertone. Tangy sweet caramel and tropical fruit aftertaste. The finish is smooth and slick, with a dry undertone and subtle bitterness linger. Decent brew.
Jun 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by piratefrog from Delaware

Jun 16, 2015
 
Rated: 3.24 by DKHNOVA from District of Columbia

May 15, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by paulish from New York

Apr 10, 2015
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Reviewed by obywan59 from Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours clear and a nice copper in color. A 3 finger off white head rises above, leaving some nice lacing as it recedes.

Smell is bready with pine, spicy citrus, and a bit of funk, with light florals. Over ripe citrus after swirling.

Tart, sweet, and bitter. Citrusy, caramel malt, and grapefruit rind. A little spice with a bit of tropical fruit in the back.

Medium bodied with moderate carbonation, and slightly drying in the end.

Another good session brew. Rather well balanced, and easy to drink The hops make it.
Mar 11, 2015
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Reviewed by rjs246 from Virginia

3.34/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
I appreciate that they are producing cans. More versatile drinking. Having said that, Alpha Ale is fine, but hasn't inspired me to come back for more.
Feb 26, 2015
Alpha Ale from Wild Wolf Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 143 ratings