Out of a Harpoon mixed 12 with the Ale, IPA and Munich Dark as boxmates. This is a nice US hefe with some of the odd esters that mark the style but lighter than thet original German version. While banana and clove are the usual flavours in the style, as was the case with Paper City's rendition, Harpoon's is more banana-pineapple with a dry hop astrigency laying across the middle of your mouth.
Worthy but not the greatest hefe I have had. Click for the big pic.
Comments
Joe Reed - April 30, 2005 10:29 pm
Harpoon was widely available in my area, and I always considered them mediocre. That's likely largely due to the "relative" comparisons with some great regional breweries though.
Alan - April 30, 2005 10:39 pm
I think that Sam Adams is a worse example, Joe, but I know what you mean. I like the IPA and ESB from Harpoon as lighter examples of the style. You had your Victory as well. Righteous.
courtney - October 24, 2006 4:33 pm
yes, im human. thank u for asking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!