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Narragansett–Cream Ale Wins !

12/01/2011 06:34:00 PM ,

imageWe brought you the contenders….Cream Ale vs Rye…so now we have the winner from Haley at Narragansett :

NARRAGANSETT BEER ANNOUNCES NEW YEAR-ROUND CRAFT BREW, CREAM ALE, CHOSEN BY FANS

Narragansett Beer today announces the introduction of a new craft brew to be available year-round, Cream Ale. From October 13th through November 28th, the New England brewer hosted a campaign asking consumers to vote between a Cream and Rye Ale. Over 1,000 fans voiced their opinions on ‘Gansett’s blog and having received an overwhelming response for the Cream Ale, the winner is clear.

Related to a pale lager, cream ale is generally brewed to be light and refreshing with a straw to pale golden color and fairly subdued hop and malt flavor. While a top-fermented ale, Cream ales typically undergo an extended period of cold-conditioning or lagering after the primary fermentation is complete, reducing fruity esters and giving the beer a clean, smooth flavor.

In the 1960s and 1970s, Narragansett Beer produced a cream ale incredibly popular with beer drinkers. Debuting in March, a craftier version of this easy-drinking, yet hard to find, Narragansett Cream Ale will make its return to today’s craft beer enthusiasts, joining Narragansett Lager and Light in year-round availability in bars, restaurants, and package stores.

Thirsty for more? Visit www.narragansettbeer.com.

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4 comments (click to read or post):

  1. Lee Botschaner02 December, 2011 08:36

    Gee, sounds like a good idea. Too bad *other* (pennsylvania) brewers cant seem to make this happen. could have been at the front of the line instead of in the middle of the pack.

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  2. MyBeer Buzz02 December, 2011 09:39

    Thanks Lee...I see what you did there ;)

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  3. JessKidden03 December, 2011 07:38

    "In the 1960s and 1970s, Narragansett Beer produced a cream ale incredibly popular with beer drinkers."

    Well, even discounting the "incredibly popular" claim, did Narragansett make a "cream ale" in the '60's and '70's? They had a regular "Narragnasett Ale" but it was pretty difficult to find in New England IIRC- their Croft Ale and Pickwick Ale were much more common (but hardly "incredibly popular") and once Falstaff took over the Ballantine brands, XXX Ale was the biggest ale coming out of Cranston.

    In the late 70's, during the great "cream ale fade" when lots of breweries in the northeast and elsewhere (like Wilkes-Barre, PA) came out with a Genesee Cream Ale-fighter, Falstaff release a Narragansett Light Cream Ale but it was relatively short-lived as I recall (ditto for a Ballantine Cream Ale).

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  4. MyBeer Buzz03 December, 2011 08:41

    Thanks Jess....great info as always. I remember many of the cream ales of the day, but I don't recall 'gansett being available in my area either.

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