Drinktime: Harpoon The Long Thaw White IPA

Two of my favorite styles of beer are the Belgian White Ale and the IPA. These two beers are at different sides of the beer spectrum. The IPA is full of hops which is crisp and bitter. The Belgian White Ale is smooth, with a hint of spices and orange peel. I never thought these two styles of beers would ever be combined to create a new style of beer. Lucky for me the brewmasters at Harpoon have done the unthinkable in creating The Long Thaw White IPA. The Long Thaw White IPA is one of Harpoon's new spring seasonal offerings that combines the spicy notes of a Belgian White Ale with the hops of an IPA. You can pick up the floral aroma that the Long Thaw has from the amount of hops used in the brewing process. When you taste the Long Thaw you will certainly realize that it has the attributes of a Belgian White Ale with a lot more hops. It is mellow up front, but finishes with the bitterness of the hops. I highly suggest trying the Long Thaw White IPA if you are a fan of both Belgian White Ales and IPAs this spring. If you ever wondered what a Belgian White Ale combined with an IPA would taste like, try The Long Thaw.