Perhaps this is an aged representation of this beer, but the choice of hops clashes a lot with the rest of the beer. Lots of hops flavor, but the variety is woody or earthy as opposed to fruity. Overall: “This tastes like fresh hops were used, with a grassy, chewy flavor. Tastes more like a Belgian golden strong than a New England IPA.”
A basic, 5 ABV, 12-ounce bottle of pale ale contains around 150 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates a common IPA (say, a Lagunitas) is closer to 190 calories and 19 grams of carbs a. There is an odd through-line of sharp bitterness that doesn’t really dissipate until long after the swallow. Ales, especially IPAs and Belgian-style ales, tend to be higher in alcohol than other beers, so you’re likely to consume more calories and carbs per pint. Golden pale with a slight haze, it has a subtly sweet character from the malt profile and a crisp, hoppy finish. This double IPA has a pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aroma. Stone-fruit esters and low-level peppery phenolics dominate, with a touch of malt sweetness to support. This flavorful, highly aromatic beer is exactly how Tom and Ken originally intended it to be a very drinkable and approachable Double IPA. As it warms, there is an aroma reminiscent of orange Gummy Bears.”įlavor: “Moderate fruity malt sweetness up front with a big grassy, woody, and earthy hops flavor and moderate bitterness. Floral and woodsy hops notes emerge, and plenty of toasty biscuit and bread crust malt. Read reviews and buy Harpoon IPA Beer - 12pk/12 fl oz Cans at Target. Golden pale with a slight haze, it has a subtly sweet character from the malt profile and a crisp, hoppy finish.” What our panel thoughtĪroma: “Some interesting apple, peach, and pear esters, almost Belgian-like in ester/phenolic balance. Taste: More of the same from the aroma with some pleasantly bready Pilsner malt flavor. Mouth feel: Medium body with just a hint of alcohol presence. Floral, fruity, grassy, hint of vanilla phenols. German Pilsen and Vienna malts are balanced with hops from the. We also just released our Hoppy Adventure, the 7.8 ABV Double IPA (draught only for now,) a big, juicy hop-bomb, and that will now be available in 16 oz. Tasting Notes: Appearance: Golden blond, unfiltered but mostly clear, generous lacing. This ale is treated like a lager, undergoing extensive cold aging to produce a clean, crisp beer. Dry-hopped with Cascade hops, it has a floral hop aroma and a finish that is bitter (it is an IPA after all) without being harsh or astringent. It’s a spicy, chocolate-flavored beer with more flavor than heat. Since its introduction, Harpoon IPA has remained unique in its ability to balance hop bitterness with a strong malt backbone. It is also available for purchase on the Harpoon e-store.“This double IPA has a pronounced citrus and tropical fruit aroma. It’s a coco/poblano porter and will be part of our 100 Barrel series. Customers can find Open League at a retailer near them using Harpoon’s Beer Finder. Open League will be available in markets where Harpoon is sold, according to a press release, beginning this month. Harpoon Brewery is not currently working on additional non-alcoholic beverages, but Kenary said he would not be surprised if that’s in the future. Nothing sums it up better than our motto: Love Beer. Maybe wants to have a beer in the morning, or they’ve had a bunch of beers and want to stretch their night out. HARPOON IPA From Dan Kenary Co-Founder and CEO When I founded Harpoon with two of my friends in 1986, we weren’t brewers we were just three young guys who loved good beer and wanted to open a brewery where friends could come together and have fun times with great beer. So that was our goal: let’s make this as close to a great beer as we possibly can. It’s not enough of the good beer flavor that I like. As it warms, there is an aroma reminiscent of orange Gummy Bears. “ leave you with the sense that, I might as well have a non-alcoholic seltzer, cranberry juice, or sports drink. Floral and woodsy hops notes emerge, and plenty of toasty biscuit and bread crust malt. “We’ve found, in tasting NAs over the years, that a lot of them can be very bland,” Kenary said. Balance, Kenary said, is important in the creation of a good beer. It is brewed with simcoe, citra, and mosaic hops, and its specialty ingredients include toasted buckwheat, chia seeds, and sea salt. Open League, which has 35 calories per serving, has the taste of “tropical fruit and melon, balanced with a slight biscuit-y note.” The finish is dry and crisp.