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Fresh Catch

Narragansett Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Blonde Ale · One of 34 Blonde Ales in hopIQ

Fresh Catch is a year-round blonde ale that the brewery dedicates to New England's fishermen and the region's seafood traditions. It is dry-hopped with Citra, which shapes the aroma while the body stays light. Citrus and passion fruit are clearly present on the nose, grapefruit follows on the palate over a soft, bready malt base, and the beer ends crisp and dry with a moderate bitterness and a lingering grapefruit note.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter23 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
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
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Even from Body through Texture, the taste structure is evenly distributed.

Harmony over emphasis — the beer is built for each note to sit at the same volume.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Blonde Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
orange
tropical
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
clean

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fresh Catch

Appearance

Fresh Catch presents a pale golden hue typical of the blonde ale style, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. The beer exhibits bright, lively carbonation that sustains a delicate lacing pattern around the glass as it is consumed.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonation

Aroma

The dry-hopping with Citra hops dominates the nose, delivering prominent citrus and tropical fruit character. Grapefruit and passion fruit notes emerge clearly, complemented by subtle orange zest, while a soft, clean bready maltiness provides a gentle foundation without competing for attention.

Citra-forwardgrapefruit, passion fruitbready maltiness

Taste

The palate opens with bright grapefruit character that lingers through the mid-palate, supported by a soft, lightly bready malt base that reinforces the beer's approachable light body. Moderate bitterness builds gradually, creating a dry, crisp finish without any harsh edges or astringency.

grapefruit-drivensoft malt supportdry, crisp finish

Finish

The finish is clean and lingering, with the grapefruit note persisting pleasantly through the aftertaste. The moderate bitterness fades gracefully, leaving a refreshing, thirst-quenching sensation.

persistent grapefruitclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Fresh Catch

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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

Food Pairing

What to eat with Fresh Catch

About Blonde Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Blonde Ale?

Blonde Ale 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 Blonde Ale

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

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