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Narragansett Fest

Narragansett Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Märzen · One of 70 Märzens in hopIQ

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
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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
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

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Märzen.
Hop character
noble hop
Malt character
malty
toasty
bready
caramel
Fermentation & yeast
clean
Distinctive notes
spicy

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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Narragansett Fest

Serve at 7–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–9°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 Narragansett Fest

About Märzen

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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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