Gansett Fest Is Finally Here!
September 2nd, 2010

Gansett Fest Is Finally Here!

Posted by: Narragansett Team

The Famous Narragansett Beer has announced the release of our Oktoberfest brew, Narragansett Fest, our first canned craft beer offering. Available throughout the 2010 fall season, Fest is available at package stores, restaurants, and bars throughout New England in 16 oz. cans and on draft.
This is the perfect beer to enjoy on a relaxing Fall [...]

September 1st, 2010

Enjoy A Gansett And Live Longer!

Posted by: Narragansett Team

Here’s another reason to enjoy a Gansett. As if you more reasons to enjoy your favorite New England lager beer. We came across this great read on Yahoo News from TIME and just had to share. We’ve blogged about some health benefits or drinking beer before. So here’s some more on the subject to back [...]

Providence: #1 Underrated City In America
May 24th, 2010

Providence: #1 Underrated City In America

Posted by: Narragansett Team

That’s right. You heard it. We are number one. At least according to Yahoo we are in their article titled, America’s Top 10 Underrated Cities. Finally getting the recognition we deserve. Don’t mess with little Rhody.  Our capital city is among the finest for dinning and art.

Health Benefits Of Drinking Beer
May 19th, 2010

Health Benefits Of Drinking Beer

Posted by: Narragansett Team

The next time you pour yourself a Narragansett beer or two, you should know that there are a variety of health benefits that some may say are a myth. Dr. Charlie Bamforth of U.C. Davis reveals some of beer’s health benefits and makes a case that beer is healthier than wine. A few of the [...]

May 18th, 2010

Small Brewers Toast Sen. John Kerry’s Beer-Tax Plan

Posted by: Narragansett Team

From The Boston Herald
By Jay Fitzgerald
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Raise a pint for Senator John Kerry in Massachusetts. His proposed beer-tax plan will not only help the small brewers talked about in the Herald’s article, but also a Narragansett Brewery in Rhode Island. The proposed tax cut will help small brewers like Narragansett to lower costs. [...]

Rhode Islanders Win The Amazing Race
May 10th, 2010

Rhode Islanders Win The Amazing Race

Posted by: Narragansett Team

The hit CBS show THE AMAZING RACE keeps viewers on the edge of their seats every Sunday night. Rhode Islanders had an even bigger reason to tune in since two of the top teams were from here. Rooting for the home team as good New Englanders do, last night was the most intense. The brothers, [...]

May 5th, 2010

Lots Of Good New News Linking Moderate Drinking To Heart Health

Posted by: Narragansett Team

Two new strong studies just appeared in cardiology journal. First is one of largest, longest and best designed in yrs. Reviewed records of nearly 250K Americans over 13 yrs. Key findings: Moderate drinkers (3-7 drinks/week for women, 3-14 for men) had 33% reduced risk of coronary heart disease death compared to nondrinkers. Moderate drinkers also [...]

Brazilians Set To Make Billions On Bud
April 29th, 2010

Brazilians Set To Make Billions On Bud

Posted by: Narragansett Team

When the union between InBev and AB was announced, analysts prophesied – here comes culture shock. But that’s not what happened. There was, let’s say, a culture massacre. Brito and Edmond adopted the Machiavellian maxim according to which it is best to do all the damage at once. Weeks after concluding the deal, 1400 employees [...]

February 23rd, 2010

Heineken Sales Down, Profits up

Posted by: Narragansett Team

Yet another global mega-brewer recently announced that their sales in 2009 were down while their profits were up. How do you do that? Price increases were one of the ways, but read more here: Businessweek.com. Like most small businesses, we’re focused on building sales and are thankful that over 1,000 bars now carry ‘Gansett!

February 5th, 2010

Gansett Enjoys A Great Start To 2010

Posted by: Narragansett Team

Thanks everyone for drinking their part and helping Gansett to another great month in January. Sales were up everywhere from NH to FL and up a fabulous 57% in total for January vs last year.