(PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Iconic New England brewer Narragansett Beer isn’t any stranger to development. Since first opening in 1890, Narragansett Beer has skilled a storied historical past of outstanding highs and lows. From surviving prohibition to serving because the official beer of the Boston Crimson Sox, ‘Gansett’s fame has endured and tailored. In 2005, lifelong Rhode Islander Mark Hellendrung and his group revived and resurrected the model, inhaling new life with progressive brews, a brand new brewery, and dedication to its roots with out resting on its laurels.
In 2022, Narragansett pushed ahead and returned to its pre-pandemic quantity of over 100,000 barrels with a whole depletion quantity development of 5%, pushed throughout a large geography and led by key markets of New York, Virginia, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, Ohio, and ‘Gansett’s dwelling market of Rhode Island. After profitable development in states all through the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, Narragansett expanded into Colorado in September. On-premise accounts led channel development with a 23% improve, and draft strains surpassed pre-pandemic ranges as a promising signal that neighbors throughout the nation are all in on ‘Gansett.
Narragansett uniquely achieved this development on the again of its flagship Lager, which noticed an improve of 9.5%, in comparison with development by means of improvements seen with most different breweries. Narragansett additionally noticed a 7% improve within the grocery channel led by their Lager with an improve of 12% in 2022. As a tried-and-true staple of the model, Lager and its development additional illustrates imbibers’ curiosity in premium craft kinds made with heritage and custom in thoughts. With file momentum all through November and December and an already robust begin within the new 12 months, regular development and enlargement units Narragansett up for continued momentum in 2023.
“It’s thrilling and humbling to be again after every part we’ve all been by means of over the past couple years,” mentioned Mark Hellendrung, President of Narragansett Beer. “Our group, distributor companions and retailers are doing such an awesome job bringing ‘Gansett to individuals who love our beer. There’s a lot extra to do and we’re all actually wanting ahead to crushing it once more in 2023.”
Including to its growth, Narragansett additionally accomplished its first full 12 months of operations at its 18,000 sq. foot waterfront brewery and taproom in Windfall, Rhode Island, welcoming over 100,000 guests. Head Brewer Lee Lord and the brew group additionally created over 30 progressive craft beers starting from New England Double IPAs to lagers, porters, sours and extra, inspiring friends to return to take a look at their newest brews or choose up new fan-favorites.
Because the 32nd largest craft brewer in the US, Narragansett Beer is worked up to lift a pint to the following chapter in its already bursting historical past books and say “Hello-Neighbor!” to outdated and new followers alike in 2023.
ABOUT NARRAGANSETT BEER
Narragansett Beer…Brewed since 1890. ‘Gansett is an easy, high quality beer that has been a New England custom for generations, producing a basic household of award-winning American lagers & ales. As we speak, ‘Gansett is produced in Windfall, R.I., and Rochester, N.Y. and is the 32nd largest craft brewer in America and the quickest rising within the Northeast. Narragansett is offered for buy in native eating places, bars, and liquor shops all through New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Portland, Ore. Colorado, Nashville, and Chattanooga, Tenn. Thirsty for extra? Go to http://www.NarragansettBeer.com/ or observe Narragansett on Fb (/NarragansettBeer), Instagram (@GansettBeer), and Twitter (@GansettBeer).
