John Harvard is a Jerk-But jerks still make beer

West Coast IPA

West Coast style IPA

Brewed by John Harvard Brew House in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Color -----------------------           Copper, a good IPA color

Head-------------------------          Flat and smooth, a good pour 

Boutique-------------------- 5      Flowery with a hint of pine

Body-------------------------6        light and airy mouth feel

Bite-------------------------  6       light bite that could use a heavier finish. 

Hops -----------------------5          Light hoppiness unaware of precise hops 

Taste------------------------- 6          Overall the taste was decent but nothing special

Aftertaste------------------7            Decent lingering and savory

Overall Score       35/60    A poor to fair beer. 

The beer was served at John Harvard’s Brew House right across the street from Harvard University.  My experience did not start out as a pleasant one with very little help from the bar keep.  As I sat down I was asked for a drink order which prompted my usual response, “What IPA’s do you have on tap?”  This question received a curt West Coast IPA, which I ordered.  I then asked the bar keep to come back and tell me a little bit about the beer when he had a chance.  He responded with the beers name.  I then asked for a pen and paper and more information in which he told me the beers name again while rolling his eyes.  I then decided I would have my meal and beer with another server.  I moved and enjoyed a decent chicken finger meal (I was in a hurry to go see Harvard) with my IPA.  The beer lived up to the service.  I hope that Harvard students aren’t drinking these weak IPA’s.  You have my score up above and not much more needs to be said.  It was weak and not very hoppy.  A beer that I will not have again.  Better luck elsewhere. 

Tasted 6-28-2011