THE BITTER BATTLE TO BREW THE

WORLD’S BEST HOPPY BEER.

THE BITTER BATTLE TO BREW THE

WORLD’S BEST HOPPY BEER.

What Is

Alpha King

The history of the Alpha King Challenge dates back to more than two decades ago, when hop and brewing industry veterans Ralph Olson and Bill Owens shared the idea of finding the hoppiest beer in America. Ralph Olson was the original owner and general manager of hop supplier Hopunion, which eventually evolved to form Yakima Chief Hops. Bill Owens was a brewer at Buffalo Bill’s Brewery and the publisher at American Brewer Magazine. He is also credited for creating the first craft IPA in 1987.

The Reigning

King

The Reigning

KING

2024 USA CHAMPION

JERROD LARSEN

BEARDED TANG BREWING

2024 USA CHAMPION

JERROD LARSEN

BEARDED TANG BREWING