5/18/2023 0 Comments Harpoon ipa leviathanIt also remains a visitors’ center – there’s a gift shop to the left of the bar if you’re in the market for some Harpoon memorabilia, not to mention growlers and six packs of beer. And while the space is grand, it remains humble of nature. The Harpoon Brewery Beer Hall is just the latest step in that evolution. Harpoon started small, started here, and stayed local, even though their beers are now sold all over the country. This wasn’t some multinational beer conglomerate opening a bottling plant in Boston one day, flooding the market with its product, and ramming marketing slogans down our throats. Maybe that’s because I remember when Harpoon only made an IPA, and I got to watch as they expanded to seasonal varieties, complex specialty brews, even a cider. And one of the things I’ve always loved about this brewery – aside from the beer – is that despite its growth over the years, it’s maintained the character of a small, personal operation. Harpoon is a bona fide Boston institution. ![]() No wonder everyone seems to like working here. As another staff member told me, “the training here was great they really encouraged us to try the beers and get to know them.” It was a great recommendation by Jessica, and I never tire of helpful bartenders who know their beer and want to make sure you enjoy what you’re drinking. Approaching the bar and seeing so many options I’d never tried, along with so many familiar classics, I found myself momentarily overwhelmed and settled on a Celtic Red. If you’re a Harpoon lover, seeing this many varieties of their beer in one place is like a wet dream come true. There are about 15 to 20 beers on tap, all Harpoon of course (as if you’d come here and order a Coors Light). It was a pleasure to share in the good vibes. ![]() Bartenders, servers, and managers alike appeared happy to be working there, excited to finally have guests, and eager to talk about everything from the beer to the new addition to their brewery. The staff’s enthusiasm was both unmistakable and contagious. Harpoon Leviathan IPA Harpoon Brewery Boston This imperial IPA is brewed with Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe and Amarillo hops. Melissa and I, enjoying the benefits of our membership in the free “Friend of Harpoon” club, scored tickets to one of the Beer Hall’s pre-opening sessions this past week. If you still need your personal space, there’s a second, smaller bar on the far end of the room. Harpoon Leviathan clone Anonymous Beer Stats Method: All Grain Style: American IPA Boil Time: 90 min Batch Size: 5.5 gallons (fermentor volume) Pre Boil Size: 7.5 gallons Pre Boil Gravity: 1.069 (recipe based estimate) Efficiency: 70 (brew house) Calories: 316 calories (Per 12oz) Carbs: 30. ![]() It's full, intense and heady, with a solid core of There's a serious. There are also multiple banks of beer taps, which minimizes waiting and lessens crowds gravitating to a single bartender. Harpoon Leviathan IPA There's a serious hop character to this DIPA, but at 90 IBUs, it's not a complete palate wrecker. I lost count of the number of chairs, but there’s no shortage of them and the opposite side of the bar offers ample standing room. When you are lucky enough to enjoy one of these great beers, please drop us a quick review at prefer reviews that are short and to the point, was it a great beer? Feel free to include a picture or two.or even a videoĪll posts are moderated, so it might be a while before it goes live, please be patient.Pardon the limitations of my camera, but I’d need a wide-angle lens to capture even half of the mammoth bar, which looks to be slightly shorter than an airplane. This is an open blog for all lovers and purveyors of great craft beers.
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