Anyone who personally knows me knows that there are three things that I really like in life. The Red Sox, Music, and Beer. Think of it as a holy trinity of sorts for me. Earlier this week, as I was flipping through the pages of the ‘Dig’ on the T, I read an article and saw an ad stating that Narragansett Beer was making a comeback, and I couldn’t be any happier.
The legendary Curt Gowdy
Every summer, for what’s going on over five decades, my family has vacationed in the Narragansett, Point Judith, Galilee area, and we’ve always enjoyed a ‘Gansett (most preferably at the Port Side Restaurant, best place for seafood in New England by the way). My father would tell me stories that would involve the drinking of Narragansett beer with his friends and family all the time. He’d also mention Narragansett Beer and the Red Sox in the same breath a lot. Narragansett Beer was the official sponsor of the Red Sox for 25 years and the legendary Curt Gowdy was a spokesman and proponent of this fine brew. This was an iconic beer of the 50’s that was THE beer of New England, and I think it’s time we start taking the power back. Why drink a St. Louis light beer (Bud) when you can have a tastier local brew that’s not too heavy.
I urge everyone out there reading this to try and encourage their local pub or package store to start carrying ‘Gansett. It’s a beer of our heritage that doesn’t try and to pretend to be anything it isn’t. It’s not cheap college beer, it’s not dirty hippie beer, it’s not pretentious beer snob beer, it’s beer to have in your backyard while listening to WEEI. And that’s a beer I’d like to drink.
Please visit their website and give them a look over as well as a vote of support. Hey, neighbor! Have a Gansett!!
good article on Gansett... I'm a big fan of Harpoon myself. i heard rumor they did a special brew for gammons getting in, but nothing more. and if you're in the market for a decent beer in CT, have a Hooker.
Posted by: Ryan | February 15, 2006 at 06:24 PM
Nice to see something on the original Narragansett, the Sox and Curt Gowdy. Hopefully the new Narragansett will be a Rhode Island/New England beer once again (right now, it's made in Yankee territory). If you ever want any photos of Narragansett/Red Sox memorabilia from 1916-1968 to post on your web site, let me know. I too love the Sox, Beer and music (but like Ryan, who apparently knows his beer, favors a good Harpoon IPA). Cheers! Greg
Posted by: Greg | March 23, 2006 at 06:20 PM
I have a friend that would like to have some Narragansett Beer memorabilia (e.g. tin advertisements, posters, bottles or cans). Does anyone know how to contact someone that's willing to depart with some?
Posted by: Mark Lewis | October 21, 2007 at 06:01 PM
I vacation in Narragansett every summer and I also eat at the PortSide Restaurant in Galilee across from the Block Island Ferry. They got the best damn Seafood around. I find myself drinking Narragansett Beer when i vacation in gansett.
Posted by: Steve Sexton | February 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
Love the article! I am actually a college student and working with Narragansett Beer to devise a new marketing campaign (my teacher knows the owner well). In order to do so, I need to conduct some research about Narragansett Beer drinkers, so if possible, could anyone fill out my survey? Thanks!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yIQbV6aX3iZ_2bFNxZJkWnCw_3d_3d
Posted by: Mike Wonsik | March 05, 2008 at 06:06 PM
I have a lighted Narragansett Beer sign for sale. It can be seen on craigslist western mass. if anyone is interested
Posted by: Glen | August 06, 2008 at 07:01 AM
The Narragansett sign has been sold
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