
In 1986 Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit 001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first brewery to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years.

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Check back for updates as more information becomes available.ĭownload the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.įollow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. The Harpoon Brewery was founded by beer lovers Dan Kenary, Rich Doyle, and George Ligeti. “When you walk in, there’s just this support.” There’s something very relaxed about walking in and knowing that you’re in an all-female lineup,” added Forgione. IPAs are a popular beer style in the United States. Description: Since its introduction, Harpoon IPA has remained unique in. This is a strong, hoppy beer that is both bitter and strong. Sure, many things have changed since the early days of Harpoon, but much has stayed the same. So we made it a year-round beer, and its now our bestselling beer and our flagship. The New England region is well known for its IPA beer style. Since its introduction, Harpoon IPA has remained unique in its ability to balance hop bitterness with a strong malt backbone. Harpoon Take 5 Beer Specs Style: Session IPA ABV: 4.3 AE: 4.2 IBU: 43 EBC: 19. Harpoon Take 5 bottles and cans will be available in mid-June 2015. The beer is named after the harpoon used by whalers to kill whales. It will be available on draft only beginning on May 18th in select accounts throughout Harpoon’s markets. Still, the thrill of performing and making people laugh is a massive reward for both women.Īlthough they say there are many supportive male comics, the chance to work in an all-female show is something they treasure. Harpoon is a beer brewed by the Boston Beer Company. Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate level of carbonation. “Oftentimes, you’ll be at shows where you’ll be the only woman on a show, that’s generally unless you’re at a showcase that’s themed,” Cher Lynn said.įorgione says they heard people say that women just aren’t funny, adding “Almost every time I go out to the room, I hear at least one person say, ‘who is home with your kids now?’ or even better, ‘Your husband lets you do this?’” The hops and toasted malt lingered slightly after finishing the sip. Two of the performers, Cher Lynn and Mona Forgione, take their craft as standup comedians very seriously and would like to see more women take center stage. Harpoon IPA is an interpretation of the classic English style using hops and malt produced in the United States. The beer industry is dominated by men, much like the field of comedy.

The proceeds went to the Pink Books Foundation, a group that supports women in the craft brewing industry. As part of Women’s History Month, the Harpoon Brewery in Boston’s Seaport sponsored a show featuring all-female comics.
