Harpoon Brewery
Commercial Brewery
in
Boston,
Massachusetts,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Barrel One Collective
Associated with 3 Venues
Established in 1986
Contact
Description
It all started in 1986. Sure, many things have changed since the early days of Harpoon, but much has stayed the same. We still love brewing beer and enjoying it with friends.
In July 2014, Harpoon became an employee owned company, with 48% of the company given to employees through the establishment of an ESOP. An E-what? ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. It is a mechanism by which a company contributes to its employees’ retirement by allocating shares to them which it repurchases…..yadda, yadda, yadda… Here’s what it means: we are employee owned, we are an independent craft brewer, and you bet we’re damn proud of it.
In 2024, Harpoon and Smuttynose merged, forming Barrel One Collective.
In July 2014, Harpoon became an employee owned company, with 48% of the company given to employees through the establishment of an ESOP. An E-what? ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan. It is a mechanism by which a company contributes to its employees’ retirement by allocating shares to them which it repurchases…..yadda, yadda, yadda… Here’s what it means: we are employee owned, we are an independent craft brewer, and you bet we’re damn proud of it.
In 2024, Harpoon and Smuttynose merged, forming Barrel One Collective.
5.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 4
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Amber with a huge foamy white head. Musty, bitter and earthy with an apple note. Medium finish and body.
Tried
on 23 Oct 2023
at 02:39
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Part of game day mix pack. Yellow orange and foamy head. Nose is tropical fruits. Tastes of melon, grapefruit, pineapple, bready, herbal, some citrus soda. Medium bodied.
Tried
on 21 Oct 2023
at 03:52
5.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 4
Overall 7.5
Part of game day mix pack. Muddled yellow orange pour and minor head. Nose is fruity and some veg. Tatses of grapefruit, mango, pine, green onion, hint of berry. Chewy mouthfeel. Little odd aftertaste.
Tried
on 20 Oct 2023
at 02:51
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 4
Overall 8
Bought harpoon mix pack reasonable priced and 3 ticks for me. Deep gold rather clear and smaller head for style. Nose is spicy saaz and some dough. Tastes peppery, some dough, lemon, grass, touch of sweet fruitiness. Ok body
Tried
on 20 Oct 2023
at 01:58
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Draft with lunch at bar. Pretty dark pour and foamy beige head. Nose is anise and dark chocolate. Tastes the same fairly heavy on licorice aspects, dark chocolates, hint of plum and earth. Creamy smooth palate.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Oct 2023
at 15:38
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Sep 2023
at 19:00
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Sep 2023
at 18:36
Tried
from Draft
on 27 Sep 2023
at 18:30
6.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 8
Draft at a preseason Bruins game. Gold pour and one finger of white foam. Nose and tastes crackery, floral, some honey, light citrus. Light bodied.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Sep 2023
at 01:42
This is lousy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Sep 2023
at 18:04