Imperial IPA
Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
- From:
- Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Imperial IPA
- ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.81 | pDev: 14.7%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 3
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 28, 2025
- Added:
- Dec 30, 2021
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut
3.12/5 rDev -18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
3.12/5 rDev -18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
A: crystal clear; deep gold in color; 1 finger finely pored ivory head that receded to a thin cap; very nice lacing;
S: sour milk;
T: the sour milk character is here as well, but is balanced by some earthy hops; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish; ABV is warming, not hot;
O: flavor was better, but not good;
Nov 28, 2025S: sour milk;
T: the sour milk character is here as well, but is balanced by some earthy hops; mild to moderate bitterness at the end;
M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish; ABV is warming, not hot;
O: flavor was better, but not good;
Reviewed by puboflyons from New Hampshire
3.39/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
3.39/5 rDev -11%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
From a 16 fl. oz. can with a 2021 date. That isn't encouraging since I sampled it on Feb 5, 2023.
The appearance is an orange amber with a cloudy character underneath a lingering massive cream colored head.
This is an old can so immediately I pick up cardboard breadiness but a notable cantaloupe and melon fruit sensation. Not completely off.
The mouthfeel is high-medium/
The past ripe fruit notes intermix with the sweet, breaded malts for the taste. But it does not have the alcohol punch I might have expected, and I can tell that it is an old can. A little stale.
Feb 05, 2023The appearance is an orange amber with a cloudy character underneath a lingering massive cream colored head.
This is an old can so immediately I pick up cardboard breadiness but a notable cantaloupe and melon fruit sensation. Not completely off.
The mouthfeel is high-medium/
The past ripe fruit notes intermix with the sweet, breaded malts for the taste. But it does not have the alcohol punch I might have expected, and I can tell that it is an old can. A little stale.
Reviewed by smcolw from Massachusetts
4.39/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
4.39/5 rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Amber color and clear. Nice blanketing lace on the glass from a modest head.
Fresh hop cone aroma. Some tropical fruit, but no grapefruit. Mild and inviting. The malt has a touch of toast to it. Well balanced.
The flavor is clean and not very boozy which makes this a deceptive beer. While the hop dominates, it doesn't dictate the overall flavor. Good carbonation to a slightly elevated body. The finish has light mango and white pepper. As the aftertaste fades, the pepper lingers longer.
Overall, this is one of the finest IIPAs I've had. I'm a sucker for nuance and complexity and this satisfies all of the high bars.
Dec 30, 2021Fresh hop cone aroma. Some tropical fruit, but no grapefruit. Mild and inviting. The malt has a touch of toast to it. Well balanced.
The flavor is clean and not very boozy which makes this a deceptive beer. While the hop dominates, it doesn't dictate the overall flavor. Good carbonation to a slightly elevated body. The finish has light mango and white pepper. As the aftertaste fades, the pepper lingers longer.
Overall, this is one of the finest IIPAs I've had. I'm a sucker for nuance and complexity and this satisfies all of the high bars.
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