TheBeerObserver

When you get a good batch (and therein lies the rub) this is one of my favorite beers.  I remember when Todd Mott, the brewer who designed the first version Harpoon IPA, started bottling this beer.  At its best Harpoon IPA has a good hop nose, pours well (good bottle conditioning) and is carbonated properly.  The malt provides the proper balance to the hops and the finish is bitter by not overly so--it makes you want to open another bottle/order another pint!  However, over the years my wife and I have noticed consistency problems with the IPA--stretc