Nov 16, 2007

Our Tastes-- Harpoon IPA

Thought I would try the Harpoon sampler I picked up. It has the Ale, IPA, UFO and Munich Type Dark . I've already tasted and posted the UFO (which is an awesome summertime beer). The IPA pours a nice creamy white head and light orange color. The aroma is less than hoppy for sure, more sweet than anything else and at 1st taste I'm not even sure I'm drinking an IPA. The floral aroma may come from the use of Northwest hops. Now I will say that the aftertaste is not "sweet" as the description on the site implies but I do have that honeysuckle feel. It's 5.9%abv and not the best IPA I've ever had. Don't get me wrong though, even a dog will eat tomatoes on the 3rd day of starvation;(