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Narragansett Fest

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Narragansett Fest is the brewery's autumn Märzen, modeled on the Bavarian-style beer Narragansett produced in the 1960s and 1970s. It is brewed with German malts and hops, with Munich malt as the backbone and Tettnang hops for character. Toasted bread crust and biscuit dominate aroma and palate and give the beer a rich malty depth, a clean hop bitterness keeps it balanced, and the Tettnang adds a subtle, dry and spicy note to the clean finish.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter22 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber9
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2011
Great International Beer & Cider Competition
Oktoberfest
Silver · 2011
World Beer Championships
★Gold — Great International Beer & Cider Competition (Oktoberfest)
★Silver — World Beer Championships
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastybready
malty
toasty
bready
clean
spicy
noble hop
Aroma
The nose leads with prominent toasted bread crust and biscuit notes, underpinned by the rich, earthy character of Munich malt.
also:caramel
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Narragansett Fest

◎ Appearance

Medium amber hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a steady stream of fine bubbles that sustain the foam structure throughout the drink.

amber, clearpersistent headfine carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with prominent toasted bread crust and biscuit notes, underpinned by the rich, earthy character of Munich malt. Tettnang hops contribute a subtle spice and herbal dryness that adds complexity without overwhelming the grain-forward foundation.

toasted breadMunich maltTettnang spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty, with toasted and bready character filling the palate immediately. Mid-palate develops a caramel sweetness balanced by clean, noble-hop bitterness; Tettnang's signature dry spice emerges alongside a gentle herbal note that prevents any cloying sensation.

malty richnesstoasted, breadyclean hop bitternessdry spice

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and dry, with the Tettnang hops asserting a lingering herbal-spice character that fades to a pleasant malt memory. No harshness or astringency—just a clean, refreshing conclusion that invites the next sip.

dry, crispherbal spice fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
85
Finish
80
Serve at 7–9°C

Serve at 7–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Stein

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

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What is a Märzen?

Märzens are Bavarian lagers with 5.8–6.3% ABV. Rich toasty malt — bread, caramel, biscuit — with clean lager fermentation and low bitterness.

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