League was bigger and better than we could have imagined, and it proved that there was a thirst for more options that offered full flavor without the heaviness of a most IPAs,” said Dan Kenary, CEO and co-founder of Harpoon Brewery. Containing chia seeds and buckwheat kasha that are high in nutrients and Mediterranean sea salt for an added source of electrolytes, this 7.2% ABV beer packs in the flavor. The brewers at Harpoon took the same hazy pale ale recipe, multiplied everything by two, and created a crushable hazy IPA to help celebrate life’s big-win moments, from wrapping up a work day to conquering a new personal best while working out.īig League is brewed with a blend of Cascade, Simcoe, Citra, and Mosaic hops for an extra refreshing, tropical fruit-filled sip every time. Harpoon Brewery’s newest year-round offering is a full-flavored version of its lighter, sessionable cousin Harpoon Rec. 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. Harpoon sent me two 16-ounce cans of Big League to sample. Since the calorie count isn’t listed in the press release (below), I asked about that and found out that it’s 230 calories per 12-ounce serving, right in line with other IPAs.
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So it’s interesting to see Harpoon’s latest “League” series beer-Big League IPA, a full-sized beer at 7.2% ABV. The key feature of these beers, of course, being low alcohol, and thus low calorie, while still aiming to maintain a flavorful beer drinking experience. Harpoon’s portfolio of craft beer is led by Harpoon IPA, New England’s Original IPA, and features their League Family of active lifestyle beers as well as an array of seasonal and limited releases, including countless collaborations with other local brands.Last fall I reviewed the Fantasy League mix-pack of low-alcohol, “better-for-you” lifestyle beers from Harpoon Brewery, four beers with a maximum of 4% ABV and brewed with ostensibly healthy ingredients, buckwheat kasha, chia, and sea salt. Since then, it has expanded to a second brewery in Windsor, VT, and in 2014, became employee-owned. The Harpoon Brewery was founded in 1986 by beer-loving friends who wanted to bring variety and community back to the American beer scene- particularly their home region of New England. At the time, Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of 25 years. The lower the number, the greater the availability, with a “BASE” availability meaning that the product is available in all or virtually all Systembolaget stores.Ĭrafted Exports is a premier international distributor of craft beers and spirits that specializes in using innovative, quality-control delivery processes to deliver the freshest products to markets across the world. Then there are seven levels of availability in the chain of over 450 stores nationwide – T9, T7, T5, T3, T2, T1 and BASE. Some products are in the ‘ordering range’ or beställningssortimentet – orderable to stores, but not stocked. Within the Systembolaget there are several levels of availability. Systembolaget is the Swedish government-owned chain whose retail stores are the only ones in the country allowed to sell alcoholic beverages containing more than 3.5% alcohol, for take-home consumption. Rec League officially launched in December 2021. Skål!”Ĭommenting on the release, Andrew Reed, Brand Manager at Galatea and, said: “It has been an amazing year for Harpoon in Sweden! We are very proud that Rec League will be joining Big League in Systembolaget.” Qurban Walia, Co-President of Crafted Exports, comments: “We can’t wait to be able to drink Rec League in Sweden! Harpoon has been one of our most passionate breweries, so it is great to able to see them growing and succeeding in one of our favorite countries. It is the perfect beer for so many occasions and we are excited to introduce it to a whole new audience of Craft beer lovers.” It is a hop-forward and flavorful, yet light and refreshing pale ale that we call the ultimate cool-down companion.
Bay Brewing Company: “We are thrilled to partner with Crafted Exports and Galatea to bring Rec League to Sweden. Jon Schwartz, VP Business Development at Mass. Rec League features a tropical blend of hops and activity-minded ingredients like buckwheat kasha, chia seed, and sea salt, giving the pale ale a tremendous amount of juicy hop character and a surprisingly refreshing finish. The Boston- and Vermont-based brewery won the coveted tender for system-wide availability with Systembolaget and will join Big League in Systembolaget. BOSTON, Massachusetts – Harpoon Brewery is thrilled to announce that its Rec League Hazy Pale Ale will now be widely available in Sweden.
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