Received: Big winter beers from Harpoon Brewery

Received: Big winter beers from Harpoon Brewery

Two big beers from Harpoon Brewery out of Massachusetts arrived at the house yesterday: MacGuffin, a wee heavy, and Catamount Bourbon Barrel Aged Porter. These are new seasonals to Harpoon this year and about them the brewery tells me: MacGuffin: A member of Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Series, this beer balances … Continue reading

Advent Beer Calendar 2017: Day 21: Harpoon Winter Warmer

Advent Beer Calendar 2017: Day 21: Harpoon Winter Warmer

Happy Solstice! Today marks the official start of winter, the shortest day of the year (and conversely, longest night of the year), and to accompany this day I thought an American classic was appropriate: Harpoon Brewery’s Winter Warmer, a spiced ale first brewed nearly 30 years ago. Cinnamon and nutmeg … Continue reading