# How Harpoon Brewery Made it 40 Years, and What Comes Next

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Podcast: [Drink Beer, Think Beer With John Holl](https://stenobird.com/podcast/drink-beer-think-beer-with-john-holl-429230)
Published: 2026-06-24T04:00:00+00:00
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