I went to Harpoon Brewery for the first time on Leap Day in 2008 to celebrate my friend Ally’s Birthday. Â What I love the most about Harpoon is that the brewery actually smells like a brewery. Â Not a lot of people like the smell of beer being made, but I love it! Â Harpoon doesn’t try to hid the smell and keep visitors in another room for tasting, they embrace it. Â The tasting room is right inside the brewery. Â You can watch workers prepare beer while you drink it!
The other cool thing about Harpoon is that it’s located in South Boston, right on the waterfront. Â If you are just visiting Boston, Southie isn’t usually on the map for places to go. Â Checking out Harpoon brewery is a great way to explore another section of Boston. Â On the other hand, if you are attending a work conference or staying at a hotel out by the airport, Harpoon is probably right across the street from you, which means you have no excuse not to check them out.
Jenna’s Tips:
- Try the cider – it’s amazing!
- This brewery gets fruit beers (my personal favorite kind of beer). Â Even if that isn’t your pint of beer, try one! Â You’ll be glad you did.
- Make sure you do tasting tour, it’s the best way to try all of Harpoon’s beers, talk to the brewers and meet new people.
Been to Boston, MA? Â What’s your favorite brewery there?
