![]() Not what I normally associate with red ales, which is fine by me. And, as with other Leviathan beers, it has a badass label. At 10 percent ABV, that comes to a party factor of 4.Īppearance: Brownish-amber, clear, with a yellowish off-white head that leaves behind plenty of lacing. Party Factor: Mine was free, but this retails for $9.99 a four pack. Style/Originality: A very solid example of a challenging style. 10/10įinish: Slight bitterness and very drinkable. Taste: Like the nose, with caramel maltiness showing up and very well hidden ABV.īody: Nice thick body you can almost chew on, without the syrupy slickness of lesser impy IPAs. Nose: Sweet and hoppy with pine and grapefruit mingled. Rather than create a lovely pitch-black Baltic Porter or an intimidating Imperial IPA, they'd rather do something wacky (or "Wacko") like throw some beets into a batch and see what happens.Īfter the jump, a look at a few offerings from each brewery, plus some news that will please fans of Fort Worth's Rahr and Sons brewery.Īppearance: Clear and somewhere between golden and copper in color, with a sticky white crown. Not only do the wild, colorful packaging and the hippie-dippie slogans under the bottle caps show a sense of humor, but the novelty ingredients, generally light flavors and mid-level ABVs seem to indicate that the company isn't taking the beer itself too seriously either. Magic Hat has a markedly lighter, more whimsical approach to beer. ![]() The contrast between the two companies could hardly be starker. RT bryanedwardhill: I’m pretty sure the SPY HUNTER arcade cabinet art is responsible for 80% of my career.Just as I was finishing off the sample pack Harpoon sent recently, a few free samples from Magic Hat arrived, offering a nice opportunity to compare IPAs from two well-established New England craft brewers. Join 415 other subscribers Dylan Charles on the Twitter I give it Two Bakers Chocolates and One Cup of My Coffee. Its flavor is complex and layered without being overpowering. It has a color that would put an amber ale to shame. Out of the many IPA’s I’ve had over the last few years, this is one of the best, even though I still can’t claim to be an expert. This one cuts it short, most likely through wizard magic, and the aftertaste is surprisingly minimal considering the hearty strength of the initial flavor. A lot of IPAs can leave you gagging on that signature bitterness long after you’ve finished the beer. The Leviathan Imperial IPA is one of the more complex and well-rounded IPAs I’ve ever had. The first sip and your taste buds are taking a brutal bitter beating. It smells intensely like an IPA that hoppy, sweet smell that you either love or hate. I bought a four-pack of them and poured them into my Harpoon-brand tulip glass. I loved it.īut I decided to subject it to a more objective judgement. This is how I first came across the Leviathan Imperial IPA, in room surrounded by Harpoon merchandise and the Harpoon staff after imbibing six or seven tiny glasses of beer. Their tasting portion is much more extensive you have fifteen minutes to try any of the 7 or so beers they have on tap, as opposed to the three beers that Sam Adams gives you. I’ve taken tours of both facilities and while I was initially a bigger fan of the Sam Adams tour, I’ve started to lean more toward Harpoon. ![]() The Sam Adam brewery is only for small batches and experimental brews, while the Harpoon brewery is in full production. There are two big breweries based in Boston proper Samuel Adams and Harpoon.
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