Harpoon 100-Barrel White IPA Bottling Today
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The original label is here, and now comes word from Harpoon that their 100-Barrel White IPA is being bottled today. This from Harpoon:
BOSTON, MA (2 August 2012) – This morning, the Harpoon Brewery is bottling the latest installment of their 100 Barrel Series, White IPA. This is the 43rd offering from Harpoon’s 100 Barrel Series, the brewery’s line of unique, handcrafted limited batch beers.
Harpoon brewer Ken Hermann took the helm on the brewhouse floor to create this White IPA. Simcoe, Cascade, and Citra hops give this beer the citrus and floral notes of an IPA, while the spiciness and soft mouthfeel are more reminiscent of a Belgian Wit. The Vienna Malt adds depth to the malt profile and gives the beer subtle biscuit notes. Ground coriander lends a spicy aroma up front, while the finish is clean and refreshing, with a noticeable hop bitterness.
“I hadn’t tried many examples of this style before developing the recipe, so I just tried to brew something that I personally would want in a white IPA,” says Ken. “I wanted to brew a uniquely American beer that would maintain the signature qualities of two distinct styles while forging a direction of its own.”
Ken originally brewed a variation of this beer for a brewing competition in Providence, RI. It turned out to be an interesting, hoppy twist on the wit beer style, and it inspired Ken to brew the White IPA.
Harpoon introduced the 100 Barrel Series in 2003 to showcase the individual brewing talents of its brewers. Every couple months, a different Harpoon brewer is invited to choose a style of beer, formulate the recipe, and brew the beer. That brewer’s signature can be found on the bottle label. The beers in the series are one-offs; they are brewed in limited batches and are available only until the batch sells out. Since the series began in May of 2003, 43 different styles of beer have been brewed. For a complete list of beers that have been released as part of the 100 Barrel Series, visit http://www.harpoonbrewery.com
The Harpoon 100 Barrel Series White IPA is available in 22 oz. bottles with limited draft availability. Ken suggests pairing this IPA with grilled seafood, curry, and a mixed greens salad.
Harpoon 100 Barrel Series White IPA Beer Specifications:
ABV: 6.2%
O.G.: 15.4
IBUs: 45
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