HopBack Amber Ale gets its unique name and taste from the hopback vessel in our brewhouse. Packed full of whole flower hops, each batch circulates through the vessel, creating a fresh hoppy aroma, spicy taste and rich caramel note that defines our signature Amber Ale.
From the Brewer – “Standing 12 ft. tall at the center of the brew deck is our HopBack vessel; here, whole flower hops swirl in hot wort coaxing hop oil into aromas of grapefruit pith and pinesap. This bright hop nose is counterbalanced with malt tones of toffee and caramel.”
Big, robust flavors like red meats and strong cheeses. The assertive flavors of our HopBack will hold up against strong cheeses like Stilton and Smoked Cheddar.
Awards
Great American Beer Festival, Gold Medal – 2012
Hops: Cascade, Williamette, Nugget
Malts: Pilsner, Munich, Crystal
Yeast: Ale
Hop Bitterness (IBU’s): 55
Alcohol by volume: 6%
Format: 6 Packs
Seasonality: Year Round
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There are subtle but unmistakable signs that announce the arrival of fall. There’s that first crisp afternoon, the sun is bright but there’s a slight chill in the air. And then there are the first few leaves that start to turn on the trees. Then, possibly the most telling, there’s the first day here at the brewery when almost everyone shows up in flannel. For a beer that tastes so good (and looks so good), it was a no-brainer to add this in to the Harpoon 30-Pack, celebrating 30 years of great times with beer.
From the Brewer – “Abita Christmas Ale (November – December) rounds out our calendar. Each year at the Abita Brewery we craft a special dark ale for the holiday season. The recipe changes each year so that Abita Christmas Ale is always the perfect gift. Its spicy character is excellent with traditional holiday foods such as gingerbread or spiced nuts. Try some blue cheese or a creamy Camembert with a Christmas Ale.”
From the Brewer – “The Mad Elf, a cheerful creation to warm your heart and enlighten your tongue. The combination of Cherries, Honey, and Chocolate Malts delivers gentle fruits and subtle spices. Fermented and aged with a unique yeast, this ruby-red beer has significant warming strength that underlies the pleasant character of this intriguing yet delicious Ale. The Mad Elf, a jolly and delicious beer for the Holidays.”
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“This smooth amber ale uses toasted hemp seed to create a nutty flavor in the finish that compliments the rye and hops (a botanical cousin to hemp). The wide assortment of flavors harmonize, creating a uniquely smooth and flavorful beer!”
From the Brewer – “A striking ruby hue and spicy floral aroma punctuate the pleasant sweetness of this brew. Crystal malt coalesces with the earthy flavor of Willamette hops. A hauntingly beautiful combination.” 
From the Brewer – “Squeeze those hops for all they’re worth and prepare to pucker up! Nugget Nectar Ale will take hopheads to nirvana with a heady collection of Nugget, Warrior and Tomahawk hops. Starting with the same base ingredients of our flagship HopBack Amber Ale, Nugget Nectar intensifies the malt and hop flavors to create an explosive hop experience.”
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