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Harpoon 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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