One thing that I will always love about Harpoon is the fact that they made an IPA their flagship beer. You've got to love that. Go anywhere in Boston and chances are you'll find Harpoon on tap, its pretty much everywhere. I'm sure its been the gateway IPA for many hopheads in the Hub and surrounding suburbs. I can't even begin to imagine how many pints I drank while living in Allston, Brighton, Cambridge, Quincy etc...
Harpoons site has this to say about their IPA:
The high hopping of Harpoon IPA is not only noticeable in the nose but especially in the finish. The lingering bitter finish of this beer is not harsh or astringent, but crisp and pronounced. This is created, in part, by dry hopping – a technique that involves adding fresh hops to the conditioning beer to provide a fresh hop aroma.
Pours a sunshiny golden yellow color with a nice fluffy head that leaves some great lacing along the sides of the glass. Carbonation level is pretty nice with lots of bubbly activity. A great looking pour that makes this beer look really refreshing.
Smells like nice fresh hops, some hay and grass, a little yeasty along with some slight citrus notes. When you get a fresh pint of this the hop smell is very strong and extremely inviting.
Taste is bitter, crisp and dry in a nutshell. To be more specific its citrusy hops, slightly spicy and very bubbly on the tongue. This is a beer that really reminds me of having some pints outside in Boston. Its a wonderful summertime beer or anytime beer at that. Harpoon's IPA is an all around tasty IPA. Not a hop bomb but a solid example of the style.
BEER FACTS
Name: Harpoon IPA
Style: India Pale Ale
Brewery: Harpoon Brewery
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Container: 22 oz. bottle
Malts: 3 different malts...?
Hops: Cascade
ABV: 5.9%
IBUs: 42
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