Harpoon Brewery
Harpoon was founded in 1986 by Dan Kenary, Rich Doyle, and George Ligeti. They were three friends who loved beer and enjoyed drinking it together, but found the beer options at the time to be limited. Traveling through Europe and experiencing the rich traditions of European brewing and beer drinking enhanced their love of beer and opened their eyes to the rich beer culture they desired back home. They decided to build a brewery so that they could brew the beers they wanted to drink and invite their friends to the brewery to drink them with them.
The first Harpoon Ale was brewed in June 1987 in a warehouse space on the Boston waterfront that had been converted into a brewery. Fresh, local craft beer began to reach Boston beer drinkers. It was difficult to imagine craft brewing becoming what it is today. A visit to Harpoon brewery isn't complete without a tour of the facility, where you'll learn about its intriguing history and try a sample.
After your tour, head to the beer hall or on-site seasonal beer garden, where there's plenty of room to sit or stand. Harpoon really nails it with its seasonal offerings; Camp Wannamango, Flannel Friday, and Winter Warmer are all fantastic. Aside from its delectable beverages, Harpoon hosts exciting events on a weekly basis. Check out the calendar for events like cornhole tournaments, artisanal vendor fairs, a barbecue festival, and, of course, Octoberfest.
- Google rating: 4.6/5.0
- Founded: 1986
- Annual Revenue: $88M per year
- Opening Hours: Sun to Tue 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Wed 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Thu 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Fri to Sat 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Website: https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/
- Phone: +1 617-456-2322
- Address: 306 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
