Harpoon
Product brand
UnclaimedHarpoon is a Boston-based brewery founded in 1986, known for its Harpoon IPA and other craft beers. American craft beer brand
Last updated October 30, 2026
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Overview
Harpoon is a brewery that began in 1986 when three college friends—Dan Kenary, Rich Doyle, and George Ligeti—decided to bring the diverse, fresh local beer culture they had experienced in Europe to Boston. The Harpoon Brewery received Brewing Permit #001 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The company operates a Boston brewery, a beer garden at Boston Common, a Manchester brewery, and a Vermont brewery, and produces a range of beers including Harpoon IPA, New England IPA, and various seasonal and limited releases.
History
Harpoon began in 1986 when three college friends—Dan Kenary, Rich Doyle, and George Ligeti—who shared a love of beer decided to bring the diverse, fresh, local beer culture they had experienced in Europe to Boston. In 1986 the Harpoon Brewery received Brewing Permit #001 in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The brewery later expanded to include a Boston brewery, a beer garden at Boston Common, a Manchester brewery, and a Vermont brewery.
Products and positioning
Boston's Original; New England's Original
Harpoon IPA
India Pale Ale
New England IPA
New England IPA
Low Key Lager
Lager
Summer Style New England Blonde Ale
New England Blonde Ale
Day Drifter India Pale Ale
India Pale Ale
Rec. League Lo-Cal Hazy IPA
Lo-Cal Hazy IPA
Flannel Friday Hoppy Amber Ale
Hoppy Amber Ale
Ripe Vibes Double IPA
Double IPA
Harpoon Pumpkin Cider
Spiced Hard Cider
Boston Irish Stout
Dry Irish Stout
Recent events
Reported
Harpoon and Dunkin’ partner on donut-infused beers[4]
Harpoon Brewery is partnering with Dunkin’ to create three new beers, including beers brewed with actual Dunkin’ donuts; the seasonal releases are planned to be available beginning in September.
Reported
Harpoon announces For the Frontline Community Ale[5]
Harpoon announced a new beer, “For the Frontline” Community Ale, planned for release in mid-to-late May. A portion of the proceeds was to go to three organizations supporting people affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Reported
Harpoon launches DragonWeisse beer[6]
Harpoon Brewery announced the launch of DragonWeisse, a ruby-red beer made with dragon fruit and hibiscus, available year-round on draft, in cans and bottles.
Reported
Harpoon introduces Don’t Poke The Bear beer[7]
Harpoon’s new Don’t Poke The Bear ale was brewed in collaboration with Boston Bruins forward Chris Wagner; cans were available for purchase.
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