Love beer, love life. Est. 1986. In 1986 Harpoon co-founders Rich Doyle and Dan Kenary began brewing Harpoon in Boston to share with others the joy of making - and drinking - great beer. In 2000, we added a second brewery in Windsor, VT to keep up with the demand. We are passionate about our company and our beer, and we work each day to create great beer drinking experiences. Harpoon Summer Beer: We have brewed our Harpoon Summer Beer in the Kolsch style, a golden ale originating in the Rhineland city of Cologne, Germany. The Kolsch style, which dates back centuries, is known for its light body and clean flavor. Quality malts give our Summer Beer a soft mouthfeel, which combined with a dry finish, make it an ideal summer beer. Brewed Since: 1999, IBU: 20. Pairing Suggestions: Salads, pasta, seafood. Style: Kolsch-style ale. ABV: 5.0%.