The Harpoon Brewery Introduces Cider - Pure and Natural

Ingredients: Freshly Pressed, Local Apples, 4.1% ABV

Boston, MA (October 2007) – This fall the Harpoon Brewery, brewers of Harpoon and UFO beers, introduce Harpoon Cider, a hard cider made from a blend of locally grown, freshly pressed apples. Without the addition of preservatives, artificial colors, or sweeteners, Harpoon has created a cider that is fresh, pure, and all natural.

Harpoon Cider is made from a blend of locally grown apples including the New England favorite, McIntosh. This blend of varieties is fermented with the brewery’s own yeast, creating an aroma with a clean, fruity character. With an alcohol by volume of 4.1%, this crisp cider is balanced with the ripe apple sweetness and tartness from the fruit’s natural acidity. The color is very light as a result of using only freshly pressed apples.

“As a regional craft brewer, we gained an interest and respect for cider because of its strong roots and history in New England – not to mention that we like to drink cider,” says Rich Doyle, Harpoon CEO and co-founder. “We found that there weren’t many options for a locally-produced, great-tasting, totally natural cider, so we decided to brew our own. We’re in an ideal area – and business – to be able to do that.”  

Doyle encourages drinkers to get creative with their Cider; use it for cooking, pair dishes with it, or bring it to a party to toast a special occasion. It is an exceptional accompaniment for pork dishes, seafood, a variety of cheeses, and sweet desserts. Harpoon Cider can be a refreshing and distinctive addition to every celebration.

Founded in 1986, the Harpoon Brewery distributes its locally brewed products throughout the Northeast. Harpoon’s line of craft beer features six year-round beers, and four special seasonal selections. In 2002, Harpoon introduced a new line of fine handcrafted sodas, Harpoon Draft Sodas. In 2003, Harpoon introduced a line of limited edition beers brewed by every few months by a different Harpoon brewer called the Harpoon 100 Barrel Series.  For information on brewery tastings and events, call 1-888-HARPOON or visit their website at www.harpoonbrewery.com.

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