Best, widely distributed draft IPA in Mass.

One thing I've noticed is that many of the 'non-craft' beer bars insist on serving Be Hoppy or whatever one non-INBEV choice they have on the tap lines in a frosted or chilled glass. IMO it drastically changes the beer in a negative way. When I remember, I try to ask for a non-chilled glass.

Although I did experience a proud moment recently when I ordered a Be Hoppy and the waitress brought me another IPA, which I returned as it was not Be Hoppy (she confirmed). There's always the element of doubt that I wonder whether I would survive a blind taste. In fairness, color was probably the immediate giveaway along with the taste.

Separately, I agree that if you like Harpoon, it almost undoubtedly wins in the quality/availability spectrum. I guess I just find it underwhelming rather than bad.

On Ipswich 101, I've always found it to be more malty than I prefer and one of those beers that gets much worse when not fresh. Admittedly, I haven't tried it lately, and will give it another whirl to see if either the beer or my palate has changed it the beer's favor.