Narragansett Fresh Catch

 

Review Date 7/2/2018  By John Staradumsky

We were on vacation, and I wanted to restock my Narragansett supply. Knowing that Narragansett is sold in the Carolinas, I was on the hunt wherever we stopped. Murphy, North Carolina, was our first destination; no luck there. Cherokee, North Carolina was next, and I came up empty at two local beer stores. Curiously, though, I returned to one the next day to get some more beer from a local brewer, there it was: a six-pack of Narragansett Lager in Kinger cans. It was the last one they had, and how had I missed it the day before? I corrected my error and enjoyed a can back at the hotel.

My real score came in Charleston, South Carolina, at Total Wine. There I picked up another sixer of Narragansett lager, two sixers of Narragansett Del’s Shandy, and one of the beer I am hear to tell you about today, Narragansett Fresh Catch, described as A refreshing golden ale dry hopped with Citra on the can. This is a new beer from Narragansett, released in May of this year, and I had been wanting to try it, so was very happy to find it.

Narragansett says on their website:

For generations, fishermen up and down the coast have fought harsh seas and spent extended periods away from home, all in the name of catching the freshest and highest-quality seafood all year long. At Narragansett, we’ve always prided ourselves on brewing straightforward, quality beers for hardworking people who also have a taste for the finer things in life. Fresh Catch is our salute to these fishermen and those that know how to enjoy their bounty.

Narragansett Fresh Catch has an alcohol content of 4.2% by volume with 23 IBUs. I paid $11.99 for a six pack, which might seem high but remember these are kinger cans. Narragansett now has a brewery in Rhode Island, but this beer was produced in Rochester, New York at Genesee.

Narragansett Fresh Catch pours to a pale golden color with a medium fizzy head formation on a vigorous pour and a light citrusy nose. Taking a sip, the beer has light biscuit malt up front accented by zesty lemon rind and grapefruit citrus and a gently bitter grassy finish. The hops are quite zesty against the light malt, and that makes this a very refreshing, quenching beer indeed. This is a great beer to serve to your craft-curious friends who haven’t yet taken the full plunge, but you’re sure to enjoy it, too.

I love that the low alcohol content means you can enjoy those 4 extra ounces without worry. Narragansett suggest it with seafood, and I think it would be great paired with a boiled lobster, just like the one on the can.

And remember, try a new beer today, and drink outside the box.

*Pricing data accurate at time of review or latest update. For reference only, based on actual price paid by reviewer.

(B)=Bottled

(D)=Draft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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