Yes, the main reason I went to Boston was to be with my fraternity. But, when in Rome, right?
Harpoon Me.
While I didn’t get a chance to visit Sam Adams or Night Shift, I did manage to worm my way over to Harpoon Brewery for their legendary 2pm tasting. Basically, folks show up to the bar, they describe the beers and, for one hour, carte blanche to drink all you can drink care to drink. And, with so many options, it was hard to resist….
Taps a Plenty!
Ciders, Rye IPAs, UFOs… Oh baby.
Highlights for me?
Don’t mind the lack of makeup. This was the first thing I did after a 7 hour bus ride.
100 Barrel #44 El Triunfo Coffee Porter – I can’t get enough of coffee porters lately.
Rich & Dan’s Rye IPA – Wow. Never expected to like this. What a great surprise.
Chocolate Stout (Though I can’t imagine drinking more than a little bit of that sweet stuff!)
Their Bourbon Barrel Aged Fig Porter was a little bit less flavorful than I expected, but I loved the concept. Maybe they’ll give it another try sometime.
Hmmm, better luck next time.
Even more of a treat? Hanging with not one but TWO of my buddies from UNC!! Fiona (the tiny one on the right) was my roomie all weekend and Patty (the tinier one on the left) JUST SO HAPPENED to be visiting Boston for the weekend. Fancy meeting y’all here!
BUDDY SYSTEM!!
And, once we got a little silly off of tasty brews, the most essential part of the day happened. My ONLY real meal of the day, from the most-delicious Yankee Lobster for an infamous Lobster Roll.
I could eat seven of these. Easy peasy.
The verdict?
Such a harsh judge
Couldn’t get enough. The fries were crisp and well seasoned, but the lobster roll…. So meaty, still light (not too heavy on the mayo/sauce, which I can support), and the side of coleslaw was top notch.
If these lobster rolls weren’t a little steep in price (read: $18), I think I would’ve ONLY eaten them all weekend.
Alas, we had to get back to Cambridge and start partying….. Free tasting, insane lobster roll, cocktail parties…. tough life, right?
If you’re in Bean Town on a weekday, get thee to a tasting (2pm or 4pm). AND, if you’re there on a weekend, check out one of the tours! I didn’t have a chance to check it out, but I’ve heard only good things.
Also, if you’re trying to have a lobster roll party, please don’t hesitate to invite me.
Food, Sweat, and Beers 
Glad you made it to Harpoon! Those UFO tap handles look pretty good… Is that an ecsdontsleep beanie??
You better believe it. That beanie goes with me wherever I go.
I found your blog through a friend (for love of carrots) and have spent the past hour and a half at work reading it. I only live 30 minutes from Philly, but have not experienced HALF the things you have. I’m a craft beer and food lover as well, so I’m taking tips from you and am gonna tackle Philly’s finest. Cheers!
Shannon – I’m ALL too familiar with that blog k-hole that’s so easy to slip into, and am blushing that someone fell into mine! If you’re ever in need of a food/beer partner in the city, lemme know!