Narragansett Del's Shandy Hits Shelves This Week

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 12, 2014) –Narragansett Beer announces the much-anticipated release of its limited-edition Narragansett Del’s Shandy, the second collaboration in Narragansett’s “Hi Neighbor Mash Up” series, pairing the iconic New England brewer and a beloved Rhode Island summertime staple. The thirst-quenching shandy mixes ‘Gansett’s award-winning Lager and Del’s tart lemon concentrate, creating a refreshing brew for the warm summer months.

    Longtime favorites of the Ocean State — Narragansett operating since 1890 and Del’s since 1948 — the two collaborators have refreshed scores of satisfied customers on and around the beaches of New England for decades.

    “When it came to our second ‘Hi Neighbor Mash Up’ collaboration, nothing reminded us of childhood summers on Rhode Island beaches more than Del’s,” says Mark Hellendrung, president of Narragansett Beer. “Given the sessionable style of our Lager, and the growing popularity of shandys, we knew a collaboration with Del’s would create a quintessential summer brew that generations of New Englanders would be thrilled about. The response has been amazing, people have been asking for its release almost daily since first hearing about the beer in February.”

    Brewed under the supervision of award-winning Brewmaster Sean Larkin, Narragansett Del’s Shandy provides an effervescent, citrus blast backed by just enough sweet malt to keep it from becoming uncomfortably sour. Narragansett Del’s Shandy, priced at $8.99 SRP, will be available the week of May 12 in six packs of 16-ounce tallboy cans throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. The beer is 5.0 percent Alcohol By Volume.

    For further information on the Narragansett Del’s Shandy or to find a retailer near you, visitwww.narragansettbeer.com.

    ABOUT NARRAGANSETT BEER:
    Narragansett Beer…Brewed since 1890. ‘Gansett is a straightforward, quality beer that has been a New England tradition for generations, producing a classic family of award-winning American lagers & ales. Today, ‘Gansett is produced at top-rated breweries in Providence, R.I., Rochester, N.Y., and Westport, Mass. and is one of America's top 50 regional brewers and the fastest-growing in the Northeast. Narragansett is available for purchase in local restaurants, bars, and liquor stores throughout New England, New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, North Carolina, Florida, Wisconsin and Nashville, Tenn.

    Thirsty for more? Visit: www.narragansettbeer.com


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    #1 Jason, May 12, 2014
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  2. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    Wegmans northboro MA. $7.99 a six pack. Not a Shandy fan but I like Del's and Gansett so well worth it.
     
    #2 MVP09, May 15, 2014
  3. Davepoolesque

    Davepoolesque Pooh-Bah (2,686) Aug 25, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Had a few last night. Really lemon forward, like there was actual lemon oil in there. Who knows, but it was pretty tasty.
     
    #3 Davepoolesque, May 15, 2014
  4. HRamz3

    HRamz3 Initiate (0) Feb 9, 2010 Pitcairn

    Hmm... a citrus bomb from a brewery in New England.

    That's it, the next HT has been found!
     
    #4 HRamz3, May 15, 2014
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  5. dbrauneis

    dbrauneis Grand High Pooh-Bah (8,071) Dec 8, 2007 North Carolina
    Mod Team BA4LYFE Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Really wish I was able to get this one in NC (like the Autocrat) - after growing up on the MA/RI line, these beers speak to me and remind me of aspects of my childhood.
     
    #5 dbrauneis, May 15, 2014
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  6. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    This actually sounds pretty dang good to me. I'm not ashamed to admit I like a radler like beer from time to time in the summer heat down here in the South.
     
    #6 FATC1TY, May 15, 2014
  7. Alexmc2

    Alexmc2 Pundit (808) Jul 29, 2006 New Hampshire

    I strongly dislike the Shandy as a 'style'. However, I love Del's, so put me in for a sixer when I visit the folks in Rhody.
     
    #7 Alexmc2, May 15, 2014
  8. ONovoMexicano

    ONovoMexicano Initiate (0) Jun 14, 2012 New Mexico

    Tart lemon concentrate is corn syrup, yellow dye and what else?
     
    #8 ONovoMexicano, May 15, 2014
  9. Davepoolesque

    Davepoolesque Pooh-Bah (2,686) Aug 25, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Children's tears.
     
    #9 Davepoolesque, May 15, 2014
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  10. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    This is really interesting to me because they used to sell Del's at my elementary school from time to time. I haven't seen it around anywhere else since those days. I need to try to get a can of this somehow.
     
    #10 UCLABrewN84, May 16, 2014
  11. MVP09

    MVP09 Initiate (0) Oct 19, 2012 Massachusetts

    This stuff is legit. I have never been a Shandy fan, too sweet most times. I do like Gansett very underrated and Del's frozen lemonade is awesome on a hot summer day. Gansett knocked it outta the park on this one. In no way is this a world class beer, but for what it is, they nailed it. Too bad they'll all be gone by the end of May
     
    #11 MVP09, May 18, 2014
  12. Chaaaarlieeee

    Chaaaarlieeee Initiate (0) Nov 23, 2012 Rhode Island

    I thought it tasted like Lemon Pledge. Admittedly I don't like the style nor do I like Del's though. Haha. Just tried it to try it. Seems silly to not just mass produce this when Gansett has to know they'll sell a fuckton.
     
    #12 Chaaaarlieeee, May 18, 2014
  13. Rekrule

    Rekrule Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Massachusetts

    For a shandy I thought it was good. For something I would buy and drink again it wasn't. It is certainly moving though.
     
    #13 Rekrule, May 18, 2014
  14. fineout

    fineout Crusader (499) Apr 23, 2010 Rhode Island

    I thought it was pretty good, best of the shandy's that I've had. Actually has a bit of a maltyness to it which is a nice change of pace from most shandy's
     
    #14 fineout, May 18, 2014
  15. JGLittle

    JGLittle Pundit (897) Mar 24, 2012 Massachusetts

    Not a huge fan of shandys either, but I bought a single yesterday. Not bad. I would imagine it would be better ice cold out of a cooler on a hot beach day. Not sure if I will choose them though...
     
    #15 JGLittle, May 18, 2014
  16. SunDevilBeer

    SunDevilBeer Pooh-Bah (1,945) May 9, 2003 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah

    Liked it, a good quencher. Easy drinking with some interesting taste going on. But at +5% ABV a tad dangerous to crush a bunch, especially within its target demographic.
     
    #16 SunDevilBeer, May 18, 2014
  17. Woody1180

    Woody1180 Zealot (596) Sep 18, 2012 Massachusetts
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    Should have tried it ice cold. I bought a six pack friday and first one i had wasnt ice cold and I thought it was nothing special. Ice cold its really refreshing.
     
    #17 Woody1180, May 19, 2014
  18. RichD

    RichD Pooh-Bah (2,318) Mar 18, 2012 Rhode Island
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    LOL
     
    #18 RichD, May 19, 2014
  19. gcamparone

    gcamparone Pooh-Bah (2,131) Dec 6, 2011 Rhode Island
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    I've never seen a beer more hyped around here than this one
     
    #19 gcamparone, May 19, 2014
  20. tobelerone

    tobelerone Grand Pooh-Bah (4,220) Dec 1, 2010 New Jersey
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    FT : dels ISO: DDG
     
    #20 tobelerone, May 19, 2014
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