Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA

Boston has a long and rich brewing history. I imagine that the colonists first began making beer a few minutes after landing on Plymouth Rock. By the mid-1980s, the East Coast microbrew movement had begun with Sam Adams (1984) and Harpoon Brewing (1986.) After traveling throughout Europe, Harpoon founders Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary decided to start up their own microbrewery to bring great beer to the good people of New England. Twenty-five years later, Harpoon still continues to push the envelope by creating new brews and introducing unique beer styles to the masses.

Harpoon Leviathan Imperial IPA is a substantial craftbrew. At 10% alcohol by volume and 120 IBUs, it packs a kick as well as some serious hoppiness. It pours a hazy orange color with a slight white head and good carbonation. Aromas of spicy pine and tropical fruits run rampant. The flavors of peach, orange, mango and pine mix with the caramel malt sweetness effortlessly. Massive quantities of potent American hops (Simcoe, Amarillo, Chinook and Centennial) balance the flavors with a crisp bitterness and create a lingering dry finish. Leviathan IPA is a perfect match for grilled lamb, creamy blue cheese or even creme brulee.