Lou Papineau
Articles by Lou Papineau

Got Beer? Get Ready For …
There are quite a few “beer holidays” that provide an excellent excuse to enjoy a craft brew or three (in case ...

Got Beer? Talking Beer with RI’s Brewing Brain Trust
Do you want to get to know the people who make your beer ’round here? We sent queries to local ...

Got Beer? Suds and Buds
We like to play along with the Motif Special Issue themes whenever we can, so here’s a deep dive into ...

Got Beer? A Six-Pack of Brew News
Whaler’s Brewing Company is making a big splash at its Wakefield HQ. With the recent installation of their shiny new ...

Beer News You Can Use
Foolproof Brewing Company is adding another Yahd to its lineup. Queen of the Yahd, a raspberry India Pale Ale (5.2% ...

POW! New RI Brewery Fights the Good Fight
Last week during a visit to Nikki’s, I saw a stack of beers topped by a cardboard standup of a ...

Got Beer? Beer + Chocolate = Liquid Bliss
To honor the alt-romance theme in this corner of the “Got Beer?” franchise, you can probably guess what we’re going ...

Got Beer? Some Sobering Words About Beer
Here are some wise (and diverse) words to live by: “Drink responsibly.” “Moderation in all things, especially moderation.” “The brewery ...

Pop a Corked Beer on New Year’s Eve
So this is the New Year And I don’t feel any different The clanking of crystal Explosions off in the ...

Gift Giving Tips from the Pros
’Tis the season to make with the beer-giving. I asked a few local luminaries for recommendations to thrill the hops enthusiasts ...