Boston, MA. – Harpoon Brewery is thrilled to announce that its Big League New England IPA will now be widely available in Sweden. The Boston- and Vermont-based brewery won the coveted tender for system-wide availability with Systembolaget for the recently launched and highly anticipated IPA— the latest introduction to their League Family of beers that started… Read more »

Mass. Bay Brewing Company and the Massachusetts Brewers Guild (MBG) have launched Hop Forward Equality, a website with resources and a job board with the goal of creating a more diverse and equitable industry and consumer base for Bay State breweries. “We have to ask ourselves why, and we have to do a better job truly encompassing and embracing our communities,” MBG executive director Katie Stinchon said in a press release.

There’s a new definition of “making it to the big leagues” – one that involves big hops, big ABV and big additions of better-for-you ingredients:Harpoon Big League IPA.

After the Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Fest was canceled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, brewmaster Matt Brynildson was inspired to finally pull the trigger on his goal of creating a special release bottle club at the Paso Robles, California-headquartered craft brewery.

This February, Harpoon Brewery and Mike’s Pastry have partnered again to brew up their limited release beer -Harpoon Mike’s Pastry Cannoli Stout. The 7.3% ABV beer is made with Mike’s Pastry’s hand-made cannoli shells, cocoa nibs, lactose and vanilla, recreating the flavor profile of the famed dessert from Hanover Street.

If there ever was a boss in the world of lagers, it would be the famed and formidable Doppelbock. In pursuit of perfecting this nearly flawless beer style,Harpoon Brewery announced today a second collaboration with WhistlePig Rye Whiskey –the premier aged rye whiskey– with an elevated beer for sophisticated palates,The Bock Hog.

There is no wrong time to enjoy a refreshingly crisp can of seltzer, but some hours of the day call for something a bit stronger. That is why Arctic Chill Hard Seltzer – the only hard seltzer crafted with fan-favorite Polar Seltzer – is releasing the first ever limited-editionSFW | NSFW tasting kit produced in partnership with Polar Seltzer. The SFW | NSFW pack gives fans the opportunity to taste Polar Seltzer’s “safe for work” non-alcoholic recipes by day and compare them to Arctic Chill’s “not safe for work” adult beverage counterparts by night. 

Founders of three of Massachusetts’ oldest craft breweries shared insights and advice for the next generation of Bay State craft brewers during the virtual Mass Brewers Guild conference earlier this month. “Expect to work your ass off,” said Jim Koch, founder of Boston Beer.

This week on Brewbound Frontlines, an expert panel of marketers will discuss how they have changed the way breweries communicate with consumers during the first seven months of the COVID-19 pandemic.

After a well-received launch, Harpoon Brewery will stagger sales of its seasonal collaboration variety pack with Dunkin’ Donuts, due to a short supply of cans. “Demand for this package has significantly exceeded expectations,” Dan Kenary, CEO of Harpoon’s parent company, Mass. Bay Brewing Company, told Brewbound.

Summer is coming to a close for Harpoon Brewery and Polar Beverages’ hard seltzer brand. Initially dubbed Arctic Summer when the brand launched in April 2019, the two Massachusetts-headquartered companies are rechristening the hard seltzer line as Arctic Chill in order “to reinforce year-round enjoyment.”

Harpoon Brewery and Dunkin’ are at it again, launching a series of new coffee and—for the first time—donut-infused beers for fall.

This football season will likely see more fans watching couch-side than from the sidelines, so to help give them something new to sip on while they finalize their draft picks for an unconventional football season, Harpoon Brewery launched a limited edition mix-pack: Fantasy League, which features four recreational session beers and plenty of modern hops.