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Narragansett announced the release of their first beer produced at the new Narragansett Brewery located at The Guild in Pawtucket.

With that in mind, GoLocalProv takes a look back at ten historic photos having to do with the company.

See 10 Historical Narragansett Beer Photos Below

Narraganset Beer in RI

The brewery survived Prohibition by brewing porter for medicinal purposes, served as the official beer of the Boston Red Sox for 30 years and held a 65% market share in New England at its peak in 1965. However, Narragansett was soon sold to Falstaff Brewing Company and production moved to Indiana where the beer’s quality and reputation began to slip.

By the mid-1980s, Narragansett sales had waned considerably and the original Cranston, R.I. brewery was demolished.

Over the last 12 years under the direction of President Mark Hellendrung, Gansett worked to return to Rhode Island achieving that goal in 2017.

Beginning in April, fans can visit the Narragansett Brewery at the Guild to enjoy fresh beer on draft in the facility’s brew house. Narragansett Brewery will continue to expand in the coming years with the addition of the formal taproom and the 1890 Room, which will showcase Narragansett history and memorabilia.

The new beer titled “It’s About Time IPA” polks fun at the company and their journey to return brewing operations to Rhode Island.

“Years ago, we asked ‘Gansett drinkers to ‘drink their part’ in helping to build a brewery in Rhode Island and now, after countless setbacks, we’re finally doing it at The Guild in Pawtucket, R.I. This beer is our way of saying ‘thanks’ for the unwavering support loyal ‘Gansett fans have had over the years, and it represents what we’re all thinking about the journey—It’s About Time,” said Hellendrung.

It’s About Time IPA

It’s About Time IPA mixes the classic and complex malt character of pioneering IPAs by using Pale, Caramunich and Wheat malts with the modern hop profiles of Cascade and Citra hops. Pouring a rich, copper red color, the 6% ABV and 50 IBU beer drinks with notes of caramel, toffee, raisin and bread and is balanced with a hit of fresh floral and tropical aromas.

The can artwork features Providence’s iconic Shepard’s Clock with hands set at 4:59 p.m., the long awaited moment before it’s acceptable to crack open a 5 o’clock drink.

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