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Atlantic Light

Narragansett Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Light Lager · One of 47 Light Lagers in hopIQ

Atlantic Light Lager replaced Narragansett Light in 2023 as the brewery's lightest lager and is slightly weaker than its predecessor. It follows the flagship in character but is leaner in body and very low in bitterness. It pours pale straw to gold with a thin white head that fades quickly. Soft bread and biscuit malt lead, joined by a faint lemony zest from the hops and a trace of grain, before a crisp, quick and dry finish.

ABV
3.5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Lean body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Off-dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Mildly bitter and crisp.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Light Lager.
Hop character
citrusy
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Atlantic Light

Appearance

Atlantic Light presents a pale straw to golden hue, clean and translucent. A thin white head forms on the pour but dissipates quickly, leaving minimal lacing on the glass. The body is light and bright, with fine carbonation evident throughout.

pale straw to goldthin head, quick fadebright, clean

Aroma

The nose is soft and understated, leading with gentle bread and biscuit malt character. A faint lemony zest from the hops emerges in the background, paired with a subtle trace of grain. The overall impression is clean and approachable, without aggressive or complex aromatic layers.

soft bread and biscuitfaint lemony zestgrain note

Taste

The palate opens with light, bready maltz character that forms the backbone of the beer. Crisp hop bitterness is minimal at 10 IBU, allowing subtle citrus notes to emerge without confrontation. The mouthfeel is lean and clean, with a dry trajectory from entry through mid-palate.

bready maltlow bitternessdry palate

Finish

The finish is crisp and quick, drying cleanly without lingering sweetness or residual bitterness. A light, refreshing aftertaste invites the next sip rather than demanding contemplation.

crisp, quick dryrefreshing aftertaste
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
72
Taste
73
Appearance
74
Finish
71
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Atlantic Light

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein
Recommended for this style

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Atlantic Light

About Light Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Light Lager?

Light Lager is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Light Lager

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same dry, bready, crisp character as Atlantic Light will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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