![]() The taste is a rerun of the aroma but with a pronounced flavor of malt sweetness. I give it Two Bakers Chocolates and One Cup of My Coffee. The nose was hit with flowery and citrus hops. Its flavor is complex and layered without being overpowering. It has a color that would put an amber ale to shame. ![]() Out of the many IPA’s I’ve had over the last few years, this is one of the best, even though I still can’t claim to be an expert. This one cuts it short, most likely through wizard magic, and the aftertaste is surprisingly minimal considering the hearty strength of the initial flavor. A lot of IPAs can leave you gagging on that signature bitterness long after you’ve finished the beer. The Leviathan Imperial IPA is one of the more complex and well-rounded IPAs I’ve ever had. The first sip and your taste buds are taking a brutal bitter beating. It smells intensely like an IPA that hoppy, sweet smell that you either love or hate. I bought a four-pack of them and poured them into my Harpoon-brand tulip glass. I loved it.īut I decided to subject it to a more objective judgement. This is how I first came across the Leviathan Imperial IPA, in room surrounded by Harpoon merchandise and the Harpoon staff after imbibing six or seven tiny glasses of beer. Their tasting portion is much more extensive you have fifteen minutes to try any of the 7 or so beers they have on tap, as opposed to the three beers that Sam Adams gives you. I’ve taken tours of both facilities and while I was initially a bigger fan of the Sam Adams tour, I’ve started to lean more toward Harpoon. The Sam Adam brewery is only for small batches and experimental brews, while the Harpoon brewery is in full production. Harpoon is the ideal all-season beer that offers you a balanced dose of hops and malts like an IPA should. There are two big breweries based in Boston proper Samuel Adams and Harpoon.
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