Narragansett Summer Ale
Narragansett Brewing Co.

Narragansett Summer AleNarragansett Summer Ale
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From:
Narragansett Brewing Co.
 
Rhode Island, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
ABV:
4.2%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 14.6%
Reviews:
128
Ratings:
456
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jun 05, 2022
Added:
Apr 15, 2011
Wants:
  36
Gots:
  84
Narragansett Summer is a light session ale made with two row pale malt and citra hops. The citra hops are a very popular, newer variety that deliver aromas of citrus and passion fruit without overpowering the taste buds. The beer is blonde in color and the mild kiss of the hops complement the pale malt perfectly, making it extremely drinkable.

24 IBU
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Ratings by turfy:
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Reviewed by turfy from Texas

4.09/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Okay, what's a guy from Texas doing drinking Narragansett Summer Ale? Well, it's burning up down here and I had read on the forums that this brew was highly regarded as a summer /lawnmower beer. TheManiacalOne was kind enough to hook me up with a 6'er in a trade. Thanks Mark!

A- Poured a deep gold with an impressive 3 finger head. Nice, fluffy white head. This baby hung around to the end, too. And nice lacing. Off to a great start!

S - Not much aroma, but that's to be expected from this style, right? My initial thought upon smelling was 'clean'. Kind of a crisp, grain aroma with a trace of lemon.

T - What a perfect balance for a summer beer! Mild malts followed with a bright, bitter hop finish. Not any of that sweet or 'corn' taste you get with some others of this style. Very clean and crisp.

M - Not light but not too much on the medium side....say, light medium? Again, just right. The level of carbonation matches up great.

O- If this was available in my area, it would be my go-to beer throughout the hot weather season. What an impressive beer that absolutely nails what it set out to do!
Jun 18, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.59 by NYR-Zuuuuc from Connecticut

Jun 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.75 by Maltyhead from Massachusetts

Jun 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.54 by JohnDon from Texas

Oct 11, 2018
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Reviewed by DrMullet from Florida

3.6/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a medium golden color with frothy head quickly resolving to persistent lacing.
Smell is sweet malt followed by some citrus hops.
Taste is a good mix of lightly sweet malt up front followed by mild citrus/grapefruit hops.
Sep 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.84 by WillWillows from Ohio

Sep 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.61 by selecter70 from Massachusetts

Mar 24, 2018
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Reviewed by Abbeydubbel from Pennsylvania

2.7/5  rDev -25.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
I get a little malt, a little citrus and a little bite. Not very complex. Kind of watery. OK if you want to down a couple on a hot day and not get plastered, but not something I'd seek out.
Jul 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.26 by jeffreyhill021 from Massachusetts

Mar 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.52 by tregan_20 from Connecticut

Feb 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.68 by Mikeluzzjr from Massachusetts

Dec 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by enorc14 from Connecticut

Oct 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by paulish from New York

Aug 16, 2016
 
Rated: 3.32 by oriolesfan4 from Maryland

Jul 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by asuburbanman from Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 2016
 
Rated: 3.1 by jimscafs25 from New Jersey

Jun 08, 2016
 
Rated: 2.45 by JOldewurtel from Maryland

Jun 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by Spyderglx from New York

Jun 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by Squire from Mississippi

May 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.45 by Jlabs from New York

Apr 20, 2016
Narragansett Summer Ale from Narragansett Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 456 ratings