
The classic New England IPA that started it all
This classic New England style IPA is characterized by a pronounced hop profile with balanced floral and citrus aromas. A sturdy malt backbone provides the perfect counterpoint, finishing crisp and clean with a mild bitterness.
Spicy buffalo wings or sharp cheddar cheeseburgers
Spicy vegetable curry or falafel wraps
Sharp Wisconsin Cheddar
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Pint glass
Well chilled (38-45F)
Harpoon Brewery was founded in Boston in 1986 by Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary with a vision to bring great craft beer to the East Coast. Over the decades, Harpoon has grown into one of the country's most respected craft breweries, famously becoming employee-owned in 2014.
Harpoon IPA was first brewed in 1993, at a time when IPAs were highly uncommon on the East Coast. Crafted in their Boston brewhouse, this beer went on to define the classic New England style of IPA, balancing robust hop character with a smooth malt profile.