December 5th, 2011
Prohibition Ends
Posted by: admin matHere’s a day we can all celebrate. December 5 marks the end of Prohibition in America since that’s the day the 36th needed state ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution and repealed the 18th Amendment. Rhode Island was actually the third state to ratify this. We’ve mentioned before that Narragansett was able to survive [...]
November 28th, 2011
In The News: One New England On The History Of Gansett And Porter
Posted by: admin matONE New England recently learned that Narragansett was given permission by the government to brew porter for “Medicinal Purposes” during prohibition. This along with selling ice and soda helped the brewery make it through that era. Now with the release of our porter for the winter, they ran this great piece on the beer and [...]
September 29th, 2011
Gansett At The Great American Beer Festival In Denver
Posted by: admin matIt’s the festival that started it all. The biggest beer festival in the world kicks off today in Denver, CO and Gansett will be there. This is the first time in 30 years that Gansett’s beer will be present. Narragansett porter was at the first ever Great American Beer Festival back in 1982. Check out [...]
May 27th, 2011
New England Heritage: Battleship Cove
Posted by: admin matHi Neighbor! We at Narragansett beer wanted to take this moment to remember all of the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of this fine nation. And right in our own backyard is one the greatest war memorials in New England. We’ve all seen it driving over the Braga Bridge [...]
May 4th, 2011
Rhode Island Independence Day!
Posted by: admin matThe fourth day of May in each and every year is established, in this state, as a day for celebration of Rhode Island independence, being a just tribute to the memory of the members of our general assembly, who, on the fourth day of May, 1776, in the State House at Providence, passed an act [...]
April 12th, 2011
New England Heritage: Sullivan Ballou And The Civil War
Posted by: admin matThe American Civil War began on April 12, 1861 which was 150 years ago today. It’s not really a celebratory date, but definitely one to remember as it is a part of American history. So we searched through some Rhode Island influence in The Civil War and found Sullivan Ballou’s “Letter To Sarah.” Sullivan Ballou [...]
March 23rd, 2011
Bock Reviews: Portland Press Takes A Look Back!
Posted by: admin matIn the What Ales You column from the Portland Press Herald, staff writer Tom Atwell takes a look back at Gansett Bock and his memories of the beer over the years. Beginning with his first introduction to Bock in the 60s, Atwell talks about how it inspired him to look for more unique beer experiences, [...]
