Harpoon IPA - Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

Jason

Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Presentation: 12 oz brown long neck with an ink jet printed bottled on date above the label.

Appearance: Vibrant deep golden hue with a fine clarity, densely frothed head sticks just about everywhere.

Smell: Earthy and citric hop in the nose with a mild maltiness in the back, hops are a mix of Cascade and Cluster.

Taste: Soft citric hop throughout, bitterness is just above the malt flavours. Some alcohol is there with a warming factor towards the end. Toasted and biscuity flavours from the grain show a stable base of malt. Hop flavour in its softness lingers for a while.

Mouthfeel: Moderate body, lined crispness with a smooth backing.

Drinkability & Notes: A highly drinkable bottled ale, seems faintly withdrawn over the years but is still a reliable American IPA.

One of my favourites especially when I can get it with a month old or less "bottled on date". Nothing like fresh Harpoon IPA! Oddly I like this brew better in the bottle than on tap.

Serving type: bottle

01-05-2003 13:03:54 | More by Jason

Todd

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A pretty decent, all around good IPA. Plenty of hops and malt to match, with a nice alcohol kick. Unfortunately it's seems to be changing year after year, getting dumbed down for the masses and is nothing like the original Tod Mott recipe. Still, a solid favourite of mine and a nice backup beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2000 22:29:18 | More by Todd

thampel09

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +10.2%

05-24-2013 18:48:45 | More by thampel09

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