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Harpoon Brewery And Beer Hall
306 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210
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Harpoon
Harpoon IPA, abv: 5.9%
Our IPA finds harmony in the combination of hops, malt, and yeast so that no single ingredient dominates the drinking experience. The sturdy malt backbone provides depth of body and color and is balanced by a pleasantly hoppy finish...best enjoyed with friends. Tasting Notes: Appearance: copper in color, Aroma: floral, Mouth feel: medium-bodied, Taste: citrusy, hoppy, Finish: distinct hop finish
Harpoon Take 5, abv: 4.3%
Harpoon Take 5 was first brewed on the Brewery's 10-barrel system in early 2014. With each pilot batch the recipe was tweaked until the desired balance between hop aroma and malt character was achieved. This final version begins with a vibrant citrus and pine hop aroma from Simcoe and Amarillo hops and follows through with a sturdy malt profile from the combination of Pale, Vienna, Carapils, and English Amber malts. Hop forward but not too bitter, low ABV but with a significant malt body – a truly sessionable beer. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden/light amber with a slight haze, Aroma: Tropical fruits, orange, and pine, Mouth feel: More body than is typical with this style by design, Taste: Again intense tropical fruit and pine with less overall bitterness than is expected from the aroma, Finish: Nice malty finish
Harpoon Flannel Friday, abv: 5.7%
This Hoppy Amber Ale is our tribute to the quintessential season of change. A bright hop aroma from late hop additions plays with its strong malt backbone. Amber hued, medium bodied, with hints of citrus and pine, this ale is made for the crisp days (and nights) of fall. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Amber in color with a garnet hue, Aroma: Citrus, piney, a hint of tropical fruit, Mouth feel: Medium bodied, Taste: Malty and hoppy, Finish: Moderate hop finish
Octoberfest, abv: 5.3%
Harpoon Octoberfest is a malty tribute to fall, balanced by a gentle hop bitterness. In keeping with tradition, it is a Marzen-style beer, brewed with abundant quantities of Munich, Chocolate, and Pale malts. Those malts provide a solid, full body and create the beer's deep color. It is a rich, flavorful beer. Tasting Notes: Appearance: garnet-red color with a firm, creamy head, Aroma: hop aroma, (not overpowering but present), Mouth feel: full-bodied, smooth, and malty, Taste: gentle bitterness to balance any residual sweetness, Finish: soft and malty with a mild bitterness
Harpoon Sweet Spot, abv: 4.8%
A balancing act of the finest ingredients, this golden ale is a refreshing new breed of craft beer. Golden and bright, not too hoppy, not too malty, full-flavored but smooth, with a crisp, dry finish. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Bright and golden, Aroma: Clean hop aroma with a touch of wheat notes, Mouthfeel: Light in body but full in flavor, Taste: Subtle malt character with delicate hop notes, Finish: Dry and crisp
Harpoon Camp Wannamango, abv: 5%
This pale ale brewed with mango begins with a subtle tropical aroma of passion fruit and mango. Golden-copper in color, it has a light body, slight hop bitterness, and malty sweetness, and finishes with a kiss of mango. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Brightly filtered, golden and copper in color, with a nice foam head, Aroma: Mango, passion fruit, subtle hop, Mouth feel: Light body, Taste: Moderate bitterness, hoppy, some light malt sweetness, with mango notes at the finish, Finish: Easy drinking with a touch of mango
Harpoon Ale, abv: 5.0%
Harpoon Ale is fruity, balanced, and mild. Harpoon's proprietary yeast strain produces a signature fruity aroma, which is noticeable up front. The malt combination adds a delicate caramel note. The malty, fruity character is nicely balanced by the mild hop bitterness. It has a smooth, medium body. The finish is crisp but not dry. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden caramel, Aroma: A subtle fruitiness form the yeast, with caramel notes from the malt, Mouth feel: Smooth, medium body, Taste: Malty, fruity character balanced by a mild hop bitterness, Finish: crisp, though not dry
Harpoon 192, abv: 6.6%
Harpoon 192 is a robust, complex American Double Red Ale. Featuring big tropical fruity aromatic notes from El Dorado hops, this beer balances crisp, authoritative bitterness with full-bodied maltiness. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep ruby red, Aroma: Big, tropical, fruity aroma, Mouth feel: Full-bodied, Taste: A crisp, authoritative bitterness balances a rich maltiness, Finish: Rich and malty with lingering bitterness
Harpoon Leviathan IPA, abv: 10.0%
This Imperial IPA is brewed with loads of pale malt and just enough caramel malt to provide a sweet malt backbone to balance the hop intensity. We used a mix of our favorite American hops including Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe, and Amarillo to create a complex hop flavor and lingering bitterness. Harpoon's proprietary yeast lends fruity esters, while dry-hopping at the rate of over 5 pounds per barrel produces this beer's massive aroma. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Clear, yellow/orangey in color, Aroma: Tropical fruit hop, Mouth feel: Full-bodied, Taste: Tropical fruit hop, Finish: Dry, bitter finish
Harpoon Trippel, abv: 9%
Our tribute to the classic Belgian trippel pours a golden-straw color with aromas of banana, clove, and spice from the traditional Abbey Ale yeast. At first sip, a slight bitterness is met with a balanced malt profile, and its finish is sweet and smooth. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden-straw, Aroma: Banana, clove, slight esters, bitter Mouth feel: Medium-bodied, Taste: A slight bitterness, malty, subtle spice, clove, fruity, Finish: Sweet and smooth
Harpoon Hoppy Adventure, abv: 7.8%
This double IPA has a pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aroma. Golden pale with a slight haze, it has a subtly sweet character from the malt profile and a crisp, hoppy finish. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden pale color with a slight haze and a fluffy white head, Aroma: Very hoppy with peach, citrus, and tropical fruit, Mouth feel: Medium body with medium-high level of bitterness, Taste: Juicy hop flavor with citrus and tropical fruit. Late malt sweetness, Finish: Slightly sweet with a lingering bitterness
Winter Warmer, abv: 5.9%
Brewed since 1988, this beer has become a New England seasonal classic. Cinnamon and nutmeg dominate the aroma. The taste is a rich combination of the holiday spices and the hearty malt backbone. There is a mild sweetness to the finish along with the lingering flavor of the spices. Tasting Notes: Appearance: dark copper in color, Aroma: cinnamon and nutmeg, Mouth feel: medium-bodied, Taste: sweetness of the malt and spice are balanced by bittering hops, Finish: blend of cinnamon and nutmeg
Grateful Harvest Ale, abv: 5.9%
Harpoon Grateful Harvest combines rich malt character with the subtle sweetness of locally harvested cranberries. Tasting Notes: Appearance: light amber in color, Aroma: bready malts, clean and subtle fruit Mouth feel: medium-bodied, Taste: malty, semi-sweet, Finish:tart, fruity, a little acidity from cranberries
Boston Irish Stout, abv: 4.3%
Boston Irish Stout is a traditional dry Irish stout. Full-bodied but sessionable with a creamy texture (derived from the nitro pour), it combines the roasted character of six malts with delicate Willamette hops
Celtic Red, abv: 5.4%
Harpoon Celtic Ale features a deep ruby color, medium body, and a balanced malt bill created by Irish Ale malt and a touch of roasted barley. Rich in tradition and sessionable in character, Harpoon Celtic is the ideal Spring seasonal. Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep amber color, Aroma: malty, sweet, Mouth feel: medium-bodied, Taste: malty, sweet, Finish: moderate hop finish
UFO
UFO White, abv: 4.8%
Light, crisp, refreshing UFO White follows in the tradition of spiced wheat beers that have been brewed in Belgium for well over 300 years. Brewed with orange peel and coriander, UFO White is the perfect choice for a summer's barbecue, a night out with friends or any time you're thirsting for something a little different. Like all UFO beers, we leave UFO White UnFiltered. Tasting Notes: Appearance: hazy, golden yellow, Aroma: strong aroma of coriander and orange, Mouth feel: on the sweeter side of wheat beers, Taste: orange-y, sweet, cracker-y wheat, Finish: light on the palate, quenching
UFO Pumpkin, abv: 5.9%
Imagine a pumpkin vine wound its way in a field of barley, and a brewer harvested it all to make a beer. Add Northwestern hops and a blend of spices, and you've got UFO Pumpkin. The malt combination provides a smooth body and slightly sweet flavor, which balances perfectly with the earthy notes derived from the pure pumpkin. And like all of our UFO beers, UFO Pumpkin is UnFiltered. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Amber and orange with a slight haze, Aroma: Malty with hints of pumpkin and spice, Mouth feel: Slightly sweet and smooth, Taste: A solid malt backbone highlighting German Vienna and Munich malts with a nice dose of pumpkin and spice, reminiscent of pumpkin pie, Finish: Easy drinking with a lingering pumpkin aftertaste on the back of the tongue
UFO R.A.Z., abv: 4.8%
Natural raspberry flavors are added to our UFO Hefeweizen to create this beer. Consistent with the Hefeweizen style, this beer is unfiltered and cloudy with a solid foamy head. UFO R.A.Z. has a distinctive, hazy rose color. The scent of fresh raspberries hits the nose immediately, along with a subtle bready aroma from the wheat and yeast. The body is light and the unfiltered yeast provides a soft mouthfeel. The taste of the fruit compliments the beer nicely, neither overwhelms the other. There is a faint sweetness on the palate, which finishes cleanly in a semi-dry, tart finish. Tasting Notes: Appearance: unfiltered, cloudy, solid foamy head, hazy rose in color, Aroma: fresh raspberries, subtle bready aroma, Mouth feel: light body, soft mouth feel, Taste: faint sweetness, Finish: clean, semi-dry and tart finish
UFO Fall Explorer
Fall is a season made for adventure. Getting muddy on the hiking trails, camping under the stars on a crisp (maybe even really cold) evening, and watching football with "friends" who are rooting for the "other" team. The UFO Fall Explorer Pack is made to make bring even more adventure into the mix. This all-can pack includes the delightfully spiced and citrusy UFO White, the plucked-from-the-patch goodness of UFO Pumpkin, the all-natural raspberry stylings of UFO R.A.Z., and the lip-smacking good UFO Hefeweizen. Happy fall adventuring! Tasting Notes: Appearance: hazy, golden yellow, fine foamy head, Aroma: clean citrus, crackery, Mouth feel: light bodied, never thin, Taste: tart wheat, sweet malt, Finish: quenching, refreshing
UFO Hefeweizen, abv: 4.8%
UFO Hefeweizen, an American wheat beer, pours a cloudy, golden color with a dense, frothy head. Because it is unfiltered, the yeast accounts for the cloudiness of the pour as well as a faint but clear citrus-like character. We serve UFO Hefeweizen with a wedge of lemon to complement its fruity, tart fragrance. Tasting Notes: Appearance: hazy, golden yellow, fine foamy head, Aroma: clean citrus, crackery, Mouth feel: light bodied, never thin, Taste: tart wheat, sweet malt, Finish: quenching, refreshing
UFO Big Squeeze Shandy, abv: 4.5%
Sweet with a hint of tartness, UFO Big Squeeze Shandy is perfect for all of your summer adventures! Tasting Notes: Appearance: hazy, slightly orange, fine foamy head, Aroma: clean citrus, some crackery notes from the wheat malt, Mouth feel: light bodied, Taste: sweet malt, sweet / tart grapefruit, Finish: quenching, refreshing
UFO Explorer
We love adventure all year round, but nothing beats the explorations that summertime brings.Case in point (literally!), our brand new UFO Explorer Can Mix. Be it hiking, camping, beaching, boating, barbecuing – everything that your summer calendar brings – the UFO Explorer Can Mix is sure to become your favorite adventure sidekick.This summery Mix includes the delightfully spiced and citrusy UFO White, the grapefruit-kissed UFO Big Squeeze Shandy, the all-natural raspberry stylings of UFO R.A.Z., and the lip-smacking good UFO Hefeweizen
Ciders
Harpoon Craft Cider, abv: 4.8%
Harpoon Craft Cider is crafted from only one ingredient: freshly pressed apples. No flavoring, no preservatives. We ferment it with our ale yeast, yielding a clean but refreshing all natural cider. Harpoon Craft Cider is also naturally gluten-free. Its gluten content has been independently measured at less than 20 parts per million, meeting the FDA's proposed threshold for gluten-free. Tasting Notesl: Appearance: straw-golden and lightly effervescent. Perfectly clear, Aroma: Fresh apples and apple skins. Light hints of alcohol and fruity esters, Mouth feel: Light, refreshing, and cleansing on the palate, Taste: Fruit-forward, fresh apples and light acidity. Refreshing and sprightly, Finish: Clean and crisp, refreshing and palate cleansing
Pumpkin Cider, abv: 4.8%
Real pumpkin and freshly pressed apples are combined with seasonal spices to craft this pure and natural craft cider. Harpoon Pumpkin Cider is also naturally gluten-free. Its gluten content has been independently measured at less than 20 parts per million, meeting the FDA's proposed threshold for gluten-free. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Straw/light golden, Aroma: Freshly pressed Northeastern Apples, traditional pumpkin pie spices and a hint of pumpkin, Mouth feel: Light, crisp, tart, cleansing. Sprightly, Taste: Apple forward with all the traditional Autumn flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, clove and nutmeg, and a touch of sweetness for balance, Finish: Dry, light, refreshing
Harpoon Hibiscus Cider, abv: 4.8%
Hibiscus flowers give the cider its festive, effervescent deep pink hue, as well as a floral tartness that complements the sweetness from the freshly pressed apples. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep pink, effervescent, Aroma: Apple, floral, wine, Mouth feel: Light bodied, Taste: Tart, sweet, apples, floral, tropical, Finish: Dry and crisp
Mix Packs
Harpoon Tailgater
For over 20 years, we've been celebrating the return of fall with New England's best Octoberfest festivals at our breweries in Boston, MA and Windsor, VT—and we would love to have you join us! We also understand that you may have other commitments…like football. And concerts. And the last barbecue of the season. These were the occasions we had in mind when we came up with the Tailgater Mix Pack. Featuring Harpoon IPA, Octoberfest, Sweet Spot, and Flannel Friday, it combines the best offerings of the fall and pairs perfectly with your next tailgate!
UFO Fall Explorer
Fall is a season made for adventure. Getting muddy on the hiking trails, camping under the stars on a crisp (maybe even reeeally cold) evening, and watching football with "friends" who are rooting for the "other" team. The UFO Fall Explorer Pack is made to make bring even more adventure into the mix. This all-can pack includes the delightfully spiced and citrusy UFO White, the plucked-from-the-patch goodness of UFO Pumpkin, the all-natural raspberry stylings of UFO R.A.Z., and the lip-smacking good UFO Hefeweizen. Happy fall adventuring!
Harpoon Snowed In
We all have fond memories of a snow day: the "no school" announcements on TV, the coziness of home while the snow falls, and the sparkling winter wonderland afterward. It's not quite the same as an adult, but being snowed in today is still pretty fun. We've assembled a mix of four great Harpoon and UFO beers with snow days in mind, though we think we'll make any winter occasion special
Summer Vacation
You don't need to take time off to enjoy a vacation (although it certainly helps). Sure, taking over a beach house is great, and a night in the mountains can be interesting, but there's a lot to be said for taking the summer as it comes—and enjoying the whole thing. With fresh Harpoon beer, some friends, a grill, and summer weather, even an afternoon at home can be a vacation. Our Summer Vacation mix pack includes Harpoon IPA, Camp Wannamango, Take 5, and UFO Big Squeeze Shandy. So take a vacation, anytime you want, with Harpoon
IPA Adventure
Our IPA adventure started back in 1993 when we first introduced Harpoon IPA as a summer seasonal beer. At the time, we had no idea that this floral, hoppy ale would become the beloved New England-style IPA. Today, variations of the IPA style abound, and while Harpoon IPA stands out as a uniquely balanced version, we haven't stopped exploring. This mix pack is just a taste of the fun we have had brewing IPAs for over 20 years. You hold in your hands Harpoon's IPA Adventure. Thank you for joining us on the journey!
UFO Explorer
We love adventure all year round, but nothing beats the explorations that summertime brings.Case in point (literally!), our brand new UFO Explorer Can Mix. Be it hiking, camping, beaching, boating, barbecuing – everything that your summer calendar brings – the UFO Explorer Can Mix is sure to become your favorite adventure sidekick.This summery Mix includes the delightfully spiced and citrusy UFO White, the grapefruit-kissed UFO Big Squeeze Shandy, the all-natural raspberry stylings of UFO R.A.Z., and the lip-smacking good UFO Hefeweizen
Brewery Only
UFO Pale Ale, abv: 5.3%
UFO Pale Ale is our twist on a traditional British Pale Ale. It pours a vibrant amber color with a medium malt body and an assertive hop character throughout. This beer is well balanced, with grassy, flowery hop flavors and aromatics. Like the rest of our UFO beers, we leave it UnFiltered for a soft, full mouthfeel, and a distinctive cloudy appearance. Tasting Notes: Appearance: opaque, golden, amber hue, Aroma: clean, slightly pine-like, Mouth feel: complex, not overly heavy or malty, rich body, Taste: slightly sweet upfront and finishes with a clean bitterness, Finish: clean bitterness, not dry
Harpoon Dark, abv: 5.2%
A blend of specialty malts gives our Dark a velvety mouthfeel with roasted notes and a hint of chocolate, balanced by a subtle hop aroma. Hard to describe but easy to drink, Harpoon Dark is rich in character and light on the palate. The overall character is hearty malt and chocolate balanced with a crisp hop bitterness. Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep mahogany in color, Aroma: warm, malty nose, subtle hop aroma, Mouth feel: medium-bodied, Taste: malty, chocolatey flavor, Finish: moderately bitter hop finish
Harpoon Pilot Beers, abv: N/A
What to do with all of these pilot batches? Invite you to come and try them! On your visit to Harpoon, you'll be able to sample beers that are only available at our breweries. These pilot batches are constantly rotating on draft at our Windsor, VT and Boston, MA locations. Just ask your Beer Captain about what is available on the day of your visit. Let us know what you think – we can handle it!
Retired
Imperial Pumpkin, abv: 10.5%
Half imperial stout, half pumpkin ale, with aromas of dried fruit, chocolate, and freshly baked pumpkin pie, this black full-bodied stout is ready to be enjoyed now or saved for a chilly fall evening. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Dark black, opaque, with ruby notes, Aroma: Dried fruit, chocolate, and freshly made pumpkin pie, Taste: Chocolate, SPICE!, with additional coffee, fig, pumpkin, and gingersnap notes
100 Barrel Series #50 Citra Victorious, abv: 5.8%
Citra hops provide a juicy citrus character while Chico yeast yields a fruity aroma in this grapefruit-infused pale ale. The combination of Maris Otter, Pale, and C60 malt adds depth and a touch of sweetness and gives the beer its rich bronze color and medium body. The finish is all citrus. Dry hopped with Citra and Cascade and loaded with 96 pounds of grapefruit peel, Harpoon Citra Victorious is easygoing with a momentous citrus kick. Tasting Notes: Appearance: rich bronze, crisp and clear, Aroma: a pleasant citrus blend from the grapefruit peel and hops, Mouth feel: medium-bodied and refreshing, Taste: juicy hop and grapefruit fruitiness, citrus forward with a subtle sweetness from the malt, Finish: mostly grapefruit on the finish…leaves you wanting more!
100 Barrel Series #43 White IPA, abv: 6.2%
Ken Hermann's take on the White IPA style blends the spiciness of a Belgian Wit and the American hop character of an IPA. Ken Hermann - Brewer, Boston, MA: "I am not handsome enough to be an actor, not talented enough to be an artist, but just crazy enough to be a brewer." Tasting Notes: Appearance: light colored, hazy, thick white head, Aroma: very citrusy, floral, and spicy from the ground coriander, Mouth feel: soft mouth feel with a clean finish. Light to medium bodied, Taste: Medium bitterness, fruit and citrus flavors from the hops and orange peel, and spicy from the coriander. A little bready / biscuity malt and wheat character, Finish: fruity, spicy, a little bitter, but clean and refreshing
100 Barrel Series #03 Abbey Style Ale, abv: 6.5%
100 Barrel Series #5 Alt, abv: 5.25%
Arctic Ale, abv: 13%
Drawing inspiration from these curious and intrepid voyagers, our brewers have created this rich, robust, deep-flavored ale. Despite its dark coffee-like hue and aromas of bourbon, dark fruit, and chocolate, this ale is deceivingly smooth with a rich malt character and subtly sweet finish. While our drinkers today may not have the same need to stave off scurvy, this hearty ale is one that can be enjoyed today, but also placed in the hold for years to come. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Black Coffee, Aroma: Malty, Bourbon, Dark Fruit, Raisins, Chocolate, Coffee, Mouth feel: Not as heavy as you would expect, Taste: Malty and Warming, Finish: Sweet
100 Barrel Series #04 Barleywine, abv: 10.3%
Black Forest, abv: 9.8%
A hearty base of chocolate, caramel, and Marris Otter malt is complemented by sweet cherry and cacao nibs added during the fermentation process in this decadent take on a traditional porter. Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep brown hue, nice firm head, Aroma: blend of chocolate and sweet cherry, Mouth Feel: full, complex, Taste: smooth, malty, chocolaty, with a hint of cherry sweetness, Finish: clean with a bit of cherry
Black IPA, abv: 7.0%
A specialty malt called Midnight Wheat gives this beer an almost stout-like appearance without the overly roasty attributes often associated with traditional dark malts. Chinook, Simcoe, Cascade, Amarillo, and Centennial hops provide a fruity aroma to complement the earthy, spicy bitterness of this dark ale. Tasting Notes: Appearance: dark, almost stout/porter-like, Aroma: fruity, citrusy, juicy, Mouth feel: smooth, yet bitter, juicy Taste: bitter and fruity, Finish: fruity, sweet malt flavor
100 Barrel Series #40 Black IPA, abv: 7.0%
100 Barrel Series #15 Bohemian Pilsner, abv: 4.7%
100 Barrel Series #53 Braggot Rights, abv: 8%
Bronze King, abv: 10.0%
Complex aromas and flavors of dark fruit, pepper, vanilla, and caramel complement the unique combination of Chinook and Tettnang hops in this hearty ale. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep brown to reddish in color, bright, Aroma: Malty, slightly caramel aroma, toastiness, nice Tettnang aroma for balance, Mouth Feel: viscous, lightly carbonated, mouth-coating, Taste: Malty, fruity, evident alcohol, bitterness, Finish: warm from alcohol, full-bodied, lingering flavor, a little Tettnang
100 Barrel Series #49 Brown IPA, abv: 5.6%
Sweet, roasted notes of chocolate and honey malts combine with Chinook, Simcoe and Amarillo hops in this welcome addition to our family of IPAs. John Cataldo - Quality Team, Boston, MA: "Science...a good excuse to brew and drink more beer." Tasting Notes: Appearance: clear and dark brown, Aroma: piney, citrus, slightly roasty, Mouth feel: medium bodied, Taste: hoppy, nutty, chocolate, Finish: slightly dry, bitter, savory
100 Barrel Series #51 Cambridge Uncommon, abv: 6.9%
This hybrid style balances IPA aromatics with a classic Pilsner base. Czech tradition meets American hops. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Clear and bright in appearance and deep gold to pale amber in color, Aroma: Piney, herbal, citrusy, Mouth feel: light, Taste: Clean, crisp, citrusy, piney, Finish: Piney, earthy afterbitterness that balances the crisp, biscuity maltiness produced from the Belgian Pilsner malt and the Czech Pilsner yeast strain
100 Barrel Series #41 Catamount Maple Wheat, abv: 6.8%
Chocolate Stout, abv: 5.9%
A chocolate stout is a beer with a noticeable dark chocolate flavor. This flavor is created from the use of darker, more aromatic malt that has been roasted or kilned until it acquires a chocolate color. Harpoon Chocolate Stout is brewed with an abundance of chocolate malt and a touch of chocolate. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Black with a rich creamy head, Aroma: Dark malt and dark chocolate aromas, Mouth feel: lots of body, Taste: Big roasted malt, cocoa bean flavor, Finish: Finishes with a slight acrid taste from the dark malts used in making this beer to balance out the sweetness
Czernobog, abv: 10.0%
Named after the ancient god of darkness, Czernobog was the last beer we made in our Leviathan Series – and one of our favorites. So we stashed a few bottles in the cellar. As winter approached we noticed that our supply had dwindled and we knew it was time to go back to the brewhouse to resurrect the darkness. With powerful notes of unsweetened chocolate, dark fruit, and molasses, it's our pleasure to reintroduce this Russian Imperial Stout. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Black as night, Aroma: Roasted coffee, nutty, some dark fruit, Mouth feel: Smooth, medium to full bodied, Taste: Rich, coffee, nutty, slight raisin, Finish: Delicious aftertaste leaving you wanting more; same flavors as above
100 Barrel Series #45 Directors' Cut, abv: 6.3%
This complex, yet drinkable beer is a blend of pale ale and stout. The aroma is a combination of hop from the pale ale with roasted notes and just a hint of smoke from the stout. The rounded body of the beer starts with sweetness from the caramel malt in the pale ale and finishes with aggressive roasted fullness of the stout. The finish is crisp and bitter, but with no astringency. This perfectly blended beer is the marriage of two excellent individual beers coming together to make one phenomenal brew. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Dark, ruby-chestnut brown with dense rocky head, Aroma: Bright sweet citrus hop with firm malt foundation, Mouth Feel: Medium bodied with refreshing carbonation which scrubs the palate, Taste: Roasted malts preeminent, but balanced by clean hop bitterness, Finish: Bitterness lingers pleasantly
100 Barrel Series #38 Docesna, abv: 6.1%
100 Barrel Series #55 EHOP Collaboration, abv: 8%
Two versions of the EHOP beer will be released: one brewed at our brewery in Boston and the other brewed at Deschutes in Bend, Oregon. Harpoon brewer Ethan Elston and Deschutes brewer Ryan Schmiege collaborated on both recipes. While each beer is unique, both recipes include employee-grown hops (EHOPs). The hops, along with locally sourced sage and thyme, create a full bodied amber ale that has a malty sweetness and a lingering spiciness. Both versions will be bottled and kegged for a release in Mid-Late October. Cheers to craft brewing independence! Tasting Notes: Appearance: Dark red in color, nice and bright, Aroma: A nice malty aroma with sage and thyme notes and a subtle hoppiness, Mouth feel: Full bodied, well carbonated, relatively heavy, Taste: Nice dark malt sweetness with a spicy and hoppy background, Finish: A lingering spiciness on the tongue from the sage and thyme
100 Barrel Series #44 El Triunfo Coffee Porter, abv: 6.0%
Caramel and dark chocolate accentuate the bittersweet notes of the locally roasted coffee beans. The end result is a balanced beer with a sweet, smooth body complemented by the delicate flavors and aromas of fair trade Mexican coffee. Tasting Notes: Appearance: deep, dark brown, nearly opaque, Aroma: bittersweet chocolate, coffee and hints of vanilla, Mouth feel: medium body, smooth, Taste: slightly sweet with coffee, caramel with hints of dark fruit, Finish: slightly sweet with a nice coffee bitterness, chocolate and dried fig
100 Barrel Series #17 English Style Old Ale, abv: 7.9%
100 Barrel Series #11 Framboise, abv: 5.3%
100 Barrel Series #16 Frankenfest, abv: 6.9%
Ghost King, abv: 9.3%
Ghost King is a grand version of a hybrid style we've come to love. After brewing several variations of white IPAs, our brewers went back to the 10-barrel pilot system and turned up the volume for this Imperial White IPA. Coriander and orange peel add some spice while a residual malt sweetness balances the citrusy, floral hop character. The end result is a very approachable, medium-bodied Imperial IPA
100 Barrel Series #42 Ginger Wheat, abv: 6.8%
The earthy, warming flavor of this golden-hued ale is derived from fresh ginger. Honey from a local New Hampshire farm yields a slight sweetness to balance the ginger spiciness. A hint of lemon adds acidity and rounds out the ginger flavor. Tasting Notes: Appearance: dark golden hue, Aroma: ginger, lemony/citrusy character, Mouth feel: good, medium-bodied, Taste: ginger, Finish: clean, not bitter, lemony
100 Barrel Series #29 Ginger Wheat, abv: 7.0%
100 Barrel #24 Glacier Harvest Wet Hop Beer, abv: 6.7%
100 Barrel #28 Glacier Harvest '09 Wet Hop, abv: 6.7%
100 Barrel #33 Glacier Harvest Wet Hop Ale, abv: 6.7%
100 Barrel Series Glacier Harvest Wet Hop Ale, abv: 6.7%
a pale ale made with fresh hops picked just hours before being tossed into the brew
Honey Cider, abv: 4.8%
Harpoon Honey Cider adds the sweetness of natural honey to Harpoon Craft Cider. A full-bodied cider with the subtle aroma of wildflower honey and apples, it has the flavor of fresh apples and the lingering sweetness of honey. Like Harpoon Craft Cider, Harpoon Cider is naturally gluten-free. Its gluten content has been independently measured at less than 20 parts per million, meeting the FDA's proposed threshold for gluten-free. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Light golden, Aroma: Subtle hints of wildflower honey and apples, Mouth feel: Full-bodied, Taste: Dominated by fresh Northeast apples, Finish: A lingering honey sweetness on the palate
100 Barrel Series #27 Helles Blond Bock, abv: 7.4%
100 Barrel Series #46 Kettle Cup 2013, abv: 6.5%
This is a delightfully drinkable Belgian-style ale with a big kick of American hops. A Belgian yeast strain, Bastogne, was used to brew this beer giving it a fruity/spicy character. A generous dose of hops – including Galaxy, Simcoe, Chinook, and an addition of whole Cascade hops – yields a powerful hop nose and flavor. The finish is sharp and satisfying. It's a real winner. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden blond, unfiltered but, mostly clear, generous lacing Aroma: Hoppy! "Belgian-y". Floral, fruity, grassy, hint of vanilla phenols, Mouth feel: Medium body with just a hint of alcohol presence, Taste: More of the same from the aroma with some pleasantly bready Pilsner malt flavor, Finish: Sharp, satisfying
100 Barrel Series #12 Imperial Stout, abv: 7.7%
100 Barrel Series #30 Island Creek Oyster Stout, abv: 5.5%
100 Barrel Series #36 Island Creek Oyster Stout, abv: 5.5%
100 Barrel Series #13 Kellerbier, abv: 5.2%
Baltic Porter, abv: 9.5%
Brewed with a highly alcohol-tolerant strain of lager yeast, Leviathan Baltic Porter has a smooth, full flavor with dark fruit and licorice notes in the aroma. De-husked roasted malt lends a dark chocolate character, while raw sugar and dark crystal malt provide some raisin and molasses notes. Ease into winter with this rich, complex beer – or set some aside for extended cellaring. Tasting Notes: Appearance: almost black, ruby highlights, Aroma: restrained roasty, not sharp, dark fruit (cherry, raisin), toasty, biscuity, Mouth feel: smooth, medium-bodied, somewhat full, Taste: warming alcohol, earthy, Finish: sweet finish, dark chocolate, earthy, bitter, long finish
Leviathan Great Scott Ale, abv: 10.2%
This beer is a full-flavored, full-bodied dark ale with a complex malt character. The hint of smokiness is a tribute to the peat malts that were historically used in Scottish brewing. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Dark ruby, Aroma: Very malty, boozy, Mouth feel: Full bodied, Taste: Full flavored beer with an abundance of malt, Finish: Malty with a hint of smoke
100 Barrel Series #9 Maibock, abv: 5.8%
Maple Tap Imperial Porter, abv: 9.1%
A subtle, dark, roasted character complements the rich maple sugar in the finish. Substantial head retention shows off the sweet, nutty, dark-sugar aroma, balanced by Willamette hops. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Semi-bright deep chestnut color, Aroma: Maple, burnt brown sugar, roasted nut, mocha, Mouth Feel: Moderate alcohol with a sweet finish, medium bodied, Taste: Maple, dark candy sugar, moderate alcohol, roasted malt, Finish: Sweet, lasting finish, with a bit of roast
Midsummer Fling, abv: 4.7%
Midsummer Fling features a bright golden color, light mouthfeel, and citrusy aromas and flavors derived from the combination of Citra hops, elderflower, and lemongrass. The use of an old Scottish malt called Golden Promise helps produce a clean base that allows those herbal notes to shine, and, at 4.7% ABV, it is truly a beer brewed for summer sessions. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden, Aroma: Citrusy, herbal, Mouth feel: Light and clean, Taste: Fruity, Citrusy and slightly acidic, Finish: Clean and refreshing Recommended Food Pairing: Grilled Tuna Steaks
100 Barrel Series #54 Nordic Saison, abv: 6.1%
This light-bodied golden Saison has a distinctly floral, herbal character, a refreshing tartness, and a sublimely dry finish
100 Barrel Series #34 Oak Aged Dunkel, abv: 5.7%
100 Barrel Series #01 Oatmeal Stout, abv: 5.05%
100 Barrel Series #23 Old Rusty's Red Rye Ale, abv: 6.5%
100 Barrel Series #19 Peche, abv: 5.0%
100 Barrel Series #48 Polskie Mastne, abv: 5.8%
Spicy and herbal Marynka hops and two row and caramel malt from the city of Gdansk create a balanced, amber ale. Originally brewed to celebrate the 1200th anniversary of the home of one of our favorite breweries from the Polish Beer Trip, this style commemorates both Polish brewing history and Harpoon tradition. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Amber with a dense rocky head, Aroma: Nice fruit notes from the yeast is balanced by the spicy herbal tones on the Marynka hops, Mouth feel: Medium bodied, Taste: This beer is all about balance, Finish: Clean finish
100 Barrel Series #32 Pott's Landbier, abv: 4.8%
100 Barrel Series #25 Rauchfetzen, abv: 6.3%
100 Bbl #18 Refsvindinge Private Stock, abv: 7.8%
Rich & Dan's Rye IPA, abv: 6.9%
This beer is brewed with hops, a variety of malts, our proprietary yeast – the same yeast we've used since first brewing Harpoon Ale – and more hops. A lot more hops. Centennial and Chinook, and the dry hop addition of Falconer's Flight add a multidimensional hop character, and the combination of Pale, Rye, Caramel 60, and Vienna yield a complex malt body that stands up to the spiciness of the rye and the pronounced hop flavor. Tasting Notes: Appearance: hazy, deep orange with a reddish hue, Aroma: citrus, fruity aroma with an underlying spice note, Mouth feel: medium-bodied, slightly chewy, Taste: the spice from the rye is balanced by the malt blend, Finish: dry, distinct hop finish
100 Barrel Series #14 Saison, abv: 6.3%
100 Barrel Series #47 Saison Various, abv: 6.1%
This complex, spiced golden ale is a blend of four unique saisons, each brewed by a different Harpoon brewer. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Straw colored, golden hue, Aroma: Yeast, esters, grassy, Mouth feel: Dry, crisp, Taste: Spicy, balanced, Finish: Crisp
100 Barrel Series #6 Scotch Style Ale, abv: 6.9%
100 Barrel Series #31 Single Hop ESB, abv: 5.8%
100 Barrel Series #8 Smoked Porter, abv: 5.7%
Summer Beer, abv: 4.8%
Our version of the traditional German Kölsch-style ale. This beer, which is light and refreshing, appears to resemble a lager rather than an ale. The Kölsch style is a testimony to the broad spectrum of characteristics an ale can produce, as well as the brewer's art. The body is soft and delicate with a dry, crisp finish. Tasting Notes: Appearance: straw-gold with bubbly white head, Aroma: lightly sweet, faint wheat, Mouth feel: delicate body, Taste: crisp, lemon-y, some bitterness, Finish: dry, crisp
The Long Thaw White IPA, abv: 6.2%
The Long Thaw White IPA style blends the spiciness of a Belgian Wit and the American hop character of an IPA. Tasting Notes: Appearance: light colored, hazy, thick white head, Aroma: very citrusy, floral, and spicy from the ground coriander, Mouth feel: soft mouth feel with a clean finish. Light to medium bodied, Taste: Medium bitterness, fruit and citrus flavors from the hops and orange peel, and spicy from the coriander. A little bready / biscuity malt and wheat character, Finish: fruity, spicy, a little bitter, but clean and refreshing
100 Barrel Series #56 Thunder Foam, abv: 6.8%
Harpoon Thunder Foam is a robust porter with a roasted, earthy aroma and full body. Chocolate notes from the cocoa nibs merge with a sweet caramel character from the malt profile. The team revved it up with fresh poblano and ancho chili peppers, giving it a slight kick at the finish. Buckle up! Tasting Notes: Appearance: Dark brown with a tan head, Aroma: Roasty, coffee, earthy, chocolatey, caramel, fresh peppers, Mouthfeel: Medium-full body with moderate bitterness, Taste: Dark toast, caramel, chocolate, and earthy pepper, Finish: Sweet with a touch of spice
100 Barrel Series #10 Triticus, abv: 11.5%
100 Barrel Series #52 Tuscan Pool Party, abv: 7.6%
Aged on oak spirals, this ale is a delicate balance of juicy hops and the sweetness of Sangiovese and Merlot grape juice. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Deep golden color, with a distinct rose tinge from the wine grapes, Aroma: Wine / sangria notes mixed with juicy, earthy hop aroma, Mouth Feel: Warming yet light on the palate and very drinkable, Taste: Balance of hops and wine grape sweetness, as well as some oak, Finish: Dry and pleasantly tart, with echoes of all the different flavor elements
UFO Gingerland, abv: 5.2%
Cinnamon, clove and ginger combine with an unfiltered wheat beer in this deliciously spiced, gingerbread-inspired beer. Tasting Notes: Appearance: slightly hazy, deep orange, Aroma: ginger snap, Mouth feel: medium bodied and rounded, Taste: malty sweetness from the blend of cinnamon and Munich malt, Finish: sweet with a clean crisp finish of ginger