

For every case sold, $15 goes to three regional organizations supporting frontline workers during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Also consider stocking up on For the Frontline, a re-release of the original Harpoon Ale from 1986. Summer mainstays include a sweet mango pale ale lovingly called Camp Wannamango and the solid citrusy New England pale ale One Hazy Summer.īeers to try: Try Flannel Friday, a seasonal amber ale that goes down easy thanks to notes of caramel and citrus. Now best known for the even-keeled Harpoon IPA, the brewery continues to innovate at its headquarters in the Seaport (and its second brewery location in Windsor, Vermont). In 1986 - just two years after fellow Boston brewing giants Sam Adams came on the scene - Dan Kenary, Rich Doyle, and George Ligeti were inspired by European breweries to found Harpoon. Harpoon Brewery got its start decades before taprooms started popping up like wildflowers across Massachusetts.

DIPA are two particularly popular options covering opposite ends of the flavor spectrum, while the Punch Bowl Sour is an enticing pick for those seeking some puckery goodness. The spacious deck offers stunning skyline views and even more space to drink locally made brews (or wine-another upgrade), while chowing down on barbecue from in-house purveyor M&M BBQ, located downstairs.īeers to try: The Dorchequis Salt Lime Lager and O.F.D.

In 2019, the brewery underwent a massive expansion, adding a second-floor greenhouse and wraparound patio to the hulking facility. Co-founders Matt Malloy, Travis Lee, Holly Irgins, and Todd Charbonneau merged their communal passions for craft beer and community activism to create a gathering place that celebrates both brewing and the surrounding neighborhood. Back in 2016, what was once an abandoned warehouse on an industrial stretch of Mass Ave morphed into one of the city’s most popular breweries.
