The beer, in total, comes across almost as a wit blended with a malty IPA. Opened this at about 45F - might be one of those that needs to be let warm almost to room temp (60F) for best result? Give it a try if you like basic IPA. Overall, this is pleasant enough - nothing 'wow', but also nothing off-putting either. The malt presence is apparent, but not as strong as the other elements.įeel is medium, with moderate, fine, carbonation tingle. Taste is candied grapefruit and orange, with a bit of solventy/catty pine (white spruce-ish, really), with a bit of spiciness (coriander) coming in late, & lingering. Email me when local businesses get this beer. Add my business Bummer, no nearby places on BeerMenus have this beer. While there are many different types of IPA, the Harpoon IPA is unique in its flavor and aroma. Harpoon IPA IPA 5.9 ABV 220 calories Harpoon Brewery Boston, MA Sell great beer Tell the BeerMenus community Add your business, list your beers, bring in your locals. Founded in 1986, the brewery was the first company to obtain a permit to manufacture and sell alcohol in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in more than 25 years. The brewery is best known for its IPA, which is a highly sought-after beer by beer lovers. Harpoon Brewery is an employee owned American brewery, with locations in Boston, Massachusetts, and Windsor, Vermont. Got momentarily worried, & went around smelling things - I still have a sense of smell. Harpoon Brewery, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the most popular craft breweries in the United States. It's a fairly pleasant aroma - there just isn't much of it. At first sip, this big beer starts with a powerful hop bitterness up front and an aggressive hop flavor and character. As the vibrant aroma rushes out of your glass you will notice the blend of piney and tropical fruit notes. (& trying not to drop it ) ) Alternating between the glass & open bottle I get some vague candied citrus notes, mostly orange, with hints of spiciness and crackery malt. Notes: Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA will challenge your senses and your palate. The residual ('unscented' :|) soap smell is almost stronger than the beer, though I'm holding the very bottom of the glass. Lightly hazy medium orange, with slightly less tha one finger of off-white head, that leaves a thin ring, and a few spots of lacing.

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