Harpoon IPA - Harpoon Brewery

SaucyA

Michigan

3.78/5  rDev +4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I'm ashamed I've never tried this until today. Thanks DrDogbeer!

A - Pours a rather drab copper/golden color with a scant white head. Not incredibly appealing, but I've surely seen worse.

S - English Ale yeast? I get a super-fruity yeast profile reminescent of Magic Hat #9 which is really throwing me off. Random sweet fruit flavors. It smells pleasant, however it's not where I wanna be for an AIPA.

T - Again, not necessarily on point for an AIPA, however I'm gonna cut it some slack as the flavor is actually quite good. I could let this slide as an over-hopped EIPA or APA but it sorta misses the mark. It's fruity up front and bitter/dry/crisp at the back momentarily and then it fades to nothing. Good, not standout.

M - Fine, prickly carbonation and medium/thin mouthfeel.

D - Sure, it's drinkable but I'm not that inclined to drink my other one immediately. Not when my fridge has Leatherlips and Finest Kind in it. :D

Notes: The east coast really has some great contenders, Harpoon being one of them. While this hasn't been my favorite of their offerings, it's a solid beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2009 03:28:21 | More by SaucyA

Keepmywitbieraboutme

New York

4.05/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I really recommend trying this at the brewery.
The pour is clean with a cotton like head.
A shade darker than amber in the color.
The floral smell is what sets off the good feeling. Take the time to get your nose in the beer.
The hops comes through in the taste and lingers a minute.
The beer finishes nicely and is constant from start to finish.

Serving type: on-tap

05-24-2013 03:25:06 | More by Keepmywitbieraboutme

drh1382

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 20:00:57 | More by drh1382

JakeDebus

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 13:03:05 | More by JakeDebus

danwho

California

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 11:45:07 | More by danwho

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-23-2013 02:08:50 | More by mikeincharleston

Bnoise11

California

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-22-2013 22:37:17 | More by Bnoise11

NJBeer265

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-22-2013 18:32:57 | More by NJBeer265

DStoked

Ohio

2/5  rDev -44.9%

05-22-2013 13:48:02 | More by DStoked

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-21-2013 19:43:25 | More by InspectorBob

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-21-2013 17:40:54 | More by johntfox

KingBiscuit

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-21-2013 02:03:58 | More by KingBiscuit

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-20-2013 13:50:28 | More by touchmeimsac

bubba6000

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +24%

05-20-2013 12:32:44 | More by bubba6000

ChrisKayler

Virginia

3.28/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.5

Glass: Samuel Adams Perfect Pint.

Appearance: Perfectly clear pale yellow to pale orange. A finger of soapy bright white head is produced from an aggressive pour. Lacing sticks around beautifully and helps the rating here.

Smell: A bit of piney and citrus character, but overall relatively mild in smell. Nothing offensive, but nothing too exciting.

Taste: A bit of bitterness, with a relatively strong floral character. A bit of a "soapy" character in there as well. Malt is pretty balanced.

Mouthfeel: Medium body with high carbonation. A slight oily texture.

Overall: This one is not bad at all, but certainly nothing special. It is pretty balanced, if that is what you like, but the floral character is not for me. Wouldn't buy this one again, but I wouldn't turn it down, either!

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:15:32 | More by ChrisKayler

obrike

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-19-2013 23:17:47 | More by obrike

Loveyourbeer

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-19-2013 19:15:52 | More by Loveyourbeer

grumblebee

California

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-19-2013 03:56:10 | More by grumblebee

scoot64

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-19-2013 00:34:51 | More by scoot64

iCabaLLero

Georgia

3/5  rDev -17.4%

05-18-2013 21:05:22 | More by iCabaLLero

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-18-2013 14:56:56 | More by jbarletto

KerryCummins1977

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -17.4%

05-18-2013 12:12:09 | More by KerryCummins1977

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-18-2013 12:00:39 | More by kjfinnerty

ramblinwreck101

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev -3.6%

05-17-2013 16:39:43 | More by ramblinwreck101

jburd19

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%

05-17-2013 16:34:21 | More by jburd19