HARPOON BLACK IPA

HARPOON BLACK IPA

-Created by Harpoon brewer Matt DeLuca, this is the 4Oth offering in the brewery’s 1OO Barrel Series – a line of unique, handcrafted limited-batch beers.  Brewed with a new specialty malt from Briess called Midnight Wheat, this beer has an almost stout-like appearance, without the overly roasty attributes often associated with traditional dark malts.  Flaked barley was also used in the malt bill for head retention.  On top of the Chinook, Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra hops is the addition of Ahtanum hops that provides a fruity aroma to complement the earthy, spicy bitterness of this dark ale.  Suggested retail is $5.99 to $6.99 per 22 ounce bottles.  Also available on draft from Harpoon Distributing, Horizon Beverage Company, Atlas Distributing, Merrimack Valley Distributing, and Williams Distributing Corp.