But it seemed worth the try.ĭepending on the route, the breweries were separated by around 150 miles. Would it be possible to recreate a fraction of that good by connecting Harpoon’s Boston and Windsor breweries with a bike ride? Easier said than done. Enjoying a fresh Harpoon with friends after a group ride captured what Harpoon stood for: great beer, great beer drinking experiences, and giving back to the community. Anyone who has a direct or indirect connection to the PMC can attest to its awesome power for all things good. This theme of a journey seemed embedded in the brewery’s history.Ģ) Harpoon’s involvement in cycling, and in particular, the Pan Mass Challenge. The idea of a point to point cycling event came from two things:ġ) When Catamount had outgrown its original location in White River Junction and moved to Windsor, they commemorated the move by transporting the yeast by canoe down the Connecticut River from White River Junction to its new Windsor location. To commemorate this occasion, we were looking for ways to connect the new brewery with Harpoon’s Boston brewery. In 2000, Harpoon was expanding and purchased the former Catamount Brewery in Windsor, VT to add brewing capacity. So bear with me on this quick recounting of the ride, and apologies for any and all omissions and inaccuracies. Like most good things, the precise history is a bit fuzzy. It is personally gratifying for me, since I was closely involved in creating and managing the ride for its initial 14 years. It is wonderful to see the B2VT Ride celebrate its 20 th anniversary, a testimony to the excellent work of its leadership team and all the volunteers, riders, and other stakeholders that have contributed to its success. A Look Back 20 years on the Harpoon Brewery to Brewery Ride, by Harpoon President Charlie Storey.
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