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Narragansett Cream Ale

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Narragansett Cream Ale returned in 2026 to mark the 21st anniversary of the brand's revival, bringing back a fan favorite from the early years of that comeback. The new version is brewed with locally malted barley and balanced with a blend of German hops. It pours a bright, pale golden color. Light cereal and fresh grain notes lead the aroma and palate, a hint of herbal bitterness follows, and the light body ends in a clean, crisp finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
cleanherbalbready
clean
herbal
bready
noble hop
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with light cereal and fresh grain notes, reflecting the locally malted barley at the heart of the brew.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Narragansett Cream Ale

◎ Appearance

Pours a bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, tight head. The carbonation is evident and persistent, with good lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The overall presentation is clean and inviting, characteristic of a well-crafted cream ale.

pale goldenbright clarityfine carbonationpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with light cereal and fresh grain notes, reflecting the locally malted barley at the heart of the brew. A subtle herbal character emerges from the German noble hops, contributing a gentle floral undertone without overwhelming the malt-forward foundation. The overall impression is fresh and approachable.

cereal maltfresh grainherbal noble hopslight floral

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and crisp, with bready malt tones providing immediate structure and body. The mid-palate develops a subtle herbal bitterness from the Edelhopfen blend, lending balance without aggression. The overall palate remains light and drinkable, with malt and hop character in measured proportion.

crisp entrybready maltherbal bitternesslight body

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with the herbal hop character persisting gently into the aftertaste. No harshness or lingering sweetness; instead, a refreshing fade that invites another sip.

crisp finishdry aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
82
Finish
76
Serve at 7–10°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Cream Ale

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What is a Cream Ale?

Cream 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.

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