![]() Very light and refreshing! This is well done, and the fruit seems fresh. Just enough beer to remind you it’s still beer. The beer isn’t overly sweet, and there’s some nice acidity coming through from the fruit. It was originally launched as being 2 ounces Ocean Spray cranberry and 1 ounce vodka or light rum served 'over the rocks or tall with soda. ![]() Overall: “Raspberry character is nice, although the balance may be far too fruity for some. A 1968 bottle label from Ocean Sprays archives lists the Harpoon as a 'new cocktail'. Bright raspberry character with just enough beer beneath to support.” Moderate sweetness with very low bitterness and low to moderate acidity. A nice tartness and decent carbonation heighten the fruitiness. The base wheat beer doesn’t get in the way of the fruit. The fruit shines through very nicely.”įlavor: “Raspberry, start to finish. Its lightly perfumed with just enough sweetness. This Harpoon classic started out as a summer seasonal in 1993 and ended up becoming one of the brewery’s biggest sellers. A slight perceivable tartness, giving it a SweeTart-like character. Spicy phenolic notes and pepper mingle with vanilla and bready malt and grains of paradise. The aroma is floral, distinctly different from the herbal, spicy, or cut grass aromas of other hop varieties. Based on what Harpoon states on their site I can deduce: OG: 1.048 FG: 1.011-1.012 ADF: 75-77 IBU: 19 SRM: 4.2. Ive never had it, so Im going to have to pick some up and give it a try. The winner selected something along the lines of a Harpoon UFO. There is a faint sweetness on the palate, which finishes cleanly in a semi-dry, tart finish.” What our panel thoughtĪroma: “Big jammy raspberry aroma with a faint cracker malt character. Harpoon UFO hefeweizen - posted in Recipe Swap: So, for my work Yankee Swap I gave a gift certificate for a 12-pk of the winners beer of choice. ![]() ![]() The taste of the fruit complements the beer nicely neither overwhelms the other. “The scent of fresh raspberries, along with a subtle bready aroma. ![]()
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