Chico King: Pale Ale (Beer Camp Across America)
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- From:
- Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Pale Ale
- ABV:
- 6.5%
- Score:
- 82
- Avg:
- 3.61 | pDev: 10.53%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 192
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Aug 29, 2024
- Added:
- Jul 03, 2014
- Wants:
- 17
- Gots:
- 133
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
3 Floyds has a reputation as the Midwestern kings of alpha (hops), and it seems that one of our beers helped to lure them down the lupulin-paved path. Chico King is a mash-up of our mutual passion for hoppy pale ales and combines a uniquely robust malt body with intense citrusy and fruity new school hop varietals.
3 Floyds marches to the beat of their own (double kick) drum when it comes to collaboration, often partnering with comic book artists, tattoo parlors or heavy metal bands when inspiration strikes. These eclectic beers are coveted throughout the Midwest and some beers, like the legendary Dark Lord Imperial Stout, have spawned something akin to a beer-themed holiday in the brewery’s hometown of Muenster, IN.
3 Floyds marches to the beat of their own (double kick) drum when it comes to collaboration, often partnering with comic book artists, tattoo parlors or heavy metal bands when inspiration strikes. These eclectic beers are coveted throughout the Midwest and some beers, like the legendary Dark Lord Imperial Stout, have spawned something akin to a beer-themed holiday in the brewery’s hometown of Muenster, IN.
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Ratings by garymuchow:
Reviewed by garymuchow from Minnesota
3.55/5 rDev -1.7%
3.55/5 rDev -1.7%
Huge tan head caps a rather dark, for style, amber body that is slightly cloudy. The head prevents a clear aroma from showing, but this is not the hop bomb I'd expect from 3F.
However, good mix of hops and malts that is quite balanced with a tasty bitterness streak towards the finish. Kind of rustic flavors with a grainy malt and a subdued sweetness. Hops are a bit earthy and not a lot of fruit and I'm not finding any citrus, except a fine touch on my cheeks in the middle.
Perfect APA body and a bit above average carbonation that is not an issue.
Solid but not exceptional APA.
Aug 24, 2014However, good mix of hops and malts that is quite balanced with a tasty bitterness streak towards the finish. Kind of rustic flavors with a grainy malt and a subdued sweetness. Hops are a bit earthy and not a lot of fruit and I'm not finding any citrus, except a fine touch on my cheeks in the middle.
Perfect APA body and a bit above average carbonation that is not an issue.
Solid but not exceptional APA.
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
3.61/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.61/5 rDev 0%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Had this for the first time at the Beer Camp Across America event in Chico.
Cool orange appearance and about 1.5" of white head. Aroma was hops, but not as pungent as you might think these two breweries could make together.
Taste is reminding me of SNPA in a big way, a little less Cascade hop and crystal/caramel malt, but the underpinnings still seem to be there. The hops here are more fruity, less bitter, less aggressive, the body is just as sweet but not as thick. Its not quite a blend of SNPA and Alpha King, but those are definite starting points that you can feel in this one. Seems like the malt bills are pretty similar, hops though are very different and more fruit forward here.
Feb 07, 2017Cool orange appearance and about 1.5" of white head. Aroma was hops, but not as pungent as you might think these two breweries could make together.
Taste is reminding me of SNPA in a big way, a little less Cascade hop and crystal/caramel malt, but the underpinnings still seem to be there. The hops here are more fruity, less bitter, less aggressive, the body is just as sweet but not as thick. Its not quite a blend of SNPA and Alpha King, but those are definite starting points that you can feel in this one. Seems like the malt bills are pretty similar, hops though are very different and more fruit forward here.
Reviewed by macrosmatic from Florida
3.36/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
3.36/5 rDev -6.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
Reviewed from (very long-standing) notes. Consumed in late 2014. Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Cigar City Brewing pint glass.
A: Pours a medium to dark gold, just a bit hazy. Forms a couple finger's of white head that lasts for a good while with average visible carbonation.
S: Resin with floral and grassy hops. A cracker malt body. Not a big aroma overall.
T: Follows the nose – grassy and floral hops, a touch of citrus rind. A hefty malt base for an APA, and one that comes across as quite bready. Light bitterness lasts into the hang.
S: Medium body, with good carbonation sensation. The alcohol seems a little prominent for the style.
O: Nothing offensive in the way of an APA, but absolutely forgettable. Nothing to make this stand out at all.
Feb 07, 2017A: Pours a medium to dark gold, just a bit hazy. Forms a couple finger's of white head that lasts for a good while with average visible carbonation.
S: Resin with floral and grassy hops. A cracker malt body. Not a big aroma overall.
T: Follows the nose – grassy and floral hops, a touch of citrus rind. A hefty malt base for an APA, and one that comes across as quite bready. Light bitterness lasts into the hang.
S: Medium body, with good carbonation sensation. The alcohol seems a little prominent for the style.
O: Nothing offensive in the way of an APA, but absolutely forgettable. Nothing to make this stand out at all.
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
2.81/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
2.81/5 rDev -22.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Bottled 5/15/14; drank 7/16/14 @ the Yarchives.
Poured from the bottle into a glass.
Clear orange/red hue.
HUGE eggshell head (careful pouring!); a curtain of lace.
Ham, mild toffee & acrid smoke nose?! Gross; I'm worried.
Medium thin mouthfeel.
Pickle juice flavor with mild mango lurking in the shadows somewhere. Barely drinkable.
Dec 30, 2016Poured from the bottle into a glass.
Clear orange/red hue.
HUGE eggshell head (careful pouring!); a curtain of lace.
Ham, mild toffee & acrid smoke nose?! Gross; I'm worried.
Medium thin mouthfeel.
Pickle juice flavor with mild mango lurking in the shadows somewhere. Barely drinkable.
Reviewed by Mitchster from Michigan
3.8/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.8/5 rDev +5.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours out to a slightly hazy burnt orange. Thin layer of silt at the bottom of the bottle. Forms a thick large meringue style yellow head with beautiful retention and thick lacing. The nose is probably a bit muted from it's original form as this is a bit old, but has a touch of kiwi fruit, tropical fruit and subtle pine and floral. Mouthfeel is a bit prickly, not too acidic, medium bodied. Taste of kiwi, a touch of biscuit malt?, a bit grainy and husky, medium firm bitterness, kiwi floral is the best way to describe it. No pineapple, mango or cat pee here. Finishes dry.
A decent pale ale with it's own character but it doesn't do a lot for me.
Oct 18, 2015A decent pale ale with it's own character but it doesn't do a lot for me.
Rated by jzlyo from Iowa
3.55/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.55/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Aroma is yeast, citrus, mild spices and white bread. The flavor is citrus, white bread, malts, slight heat and a mildly bitter finish.
Jun 21, 2015
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