Narragansett Brewing Company was developed in 1890 by German American descendants in Cranston. Taking advantage of an underground aquifer, the company also made ice for thousands of customers. During Prohibition, the brewery continued to make and deliver ice, as well as a type of soda. After the repeal of Prohibition, the Haffenreffer family purchased the brewery and began recalling previous workers to help restore the brewery and bring it to the highest production rate ever. After World War II, advertising manager Jack Haley shifted the company focus to hospitality with the now famous slogan, "Hi Neighbor, Have a 'Gansett!" Before long, Narragansett was the number one beer in New England. Through vintage photographs, Narragansett Brewing Company chronicles the fascinating history, tragic fall, and exciting rebirth of this local icon.

Narragansett Brewing Company was developed in 1890 by German American descendants in Cranston. Taking advantage of an underground aquifer, the company also made ice for thousands of customers. During Prohibition, the brewery continued to make and deliver ice, as well as a type of soda. After the repeal of Prohibition, the Haffenreffer family purchased the brewery and began recalling previous workers to help restore the brewery and bring it to the highest production rate ever. After World War II, advertising manager Jack Haley shifted the company focus to hospitality with the now famous slogan, "Hi Neighbor, Have a 'Gansett!" Before long, Narragansett was the number one beer in New England. Through vintage photographs, Narragansett Brewing Company chronicles the fascinating history, tragic fall, and exciting rebirth of this local icon.

Four years into the rebirth of the once popular Narragansett beer, Mark Hellendrung, President of Narragansett Brewing Company (NBC), looked back with satisfaction on the rapid growth of NBC. Aggressive marketing and creative promotions had led to yearly sales increases and a growing base of loyal Narragansett consumers. Now that he had reestablished Narragansett in the marketplace, Mark's next challenge was to decide on the strategic direction of NBC for the next several years. Mark must consider the following four major options: 1) continue with the current outsourced brewing and logistics system; 2) continue with the current outsourced brewing arrangement, but change the distribution system; 3) switch production to a large national brewer; 4) build a brewery in Rhode Island. Each of the four options has positives and negatives that Mark must carefully consider to ensure the continued success of Narragansett beer.

Using formal facility location methods, this new business analytics case study challenges readers to compare three potential locations for Narragansett Brewery's new keg-only brewing facility in Rhode Island, and identify the best alternative. Crystallizing realistic analytical challenges faced by companies in many industries and markets, it exposes readers to the entire decision-making process, providing opportunities to perform analyses, interpret output, and recommend the optimal course of action. Author: John K. Visich, Christopher J. Roethlein, and Angela M. Wicks, Bryant University.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but its brewing history packs a mighty punch. In the 1600s, Sergeant William Baulston opened up his public house in Providence, providing New Englanders with one of the first spots to imbibe homebrewed beer. Prohibition sank many operations, but Narragansett Brewery reemerged and continues to serve its signature lager. Today's growing number of craft brewers, including Foolproof and Grey Sail, are claiming Little Rhody for the beer renaissance. With a sudsy spirit of adventure and even some beer-infused recipes, the ladies behind TwoGirlsOneBeer.com present the rich, proud story of brewing in the Ocean State.