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 Daredevil-ish superhero declaring, “Drink Our Beer, Make the World a […]
Events:
A Shared Journey
September 13, 2025 - March 5, 2026This Is a Thing, Recent Gifts to Prints, Drawings, and Photographs, 2020–2025
September 14, 2025 - March 1, 2026The Court: Art in Play
September 24, 2025 - April 26, 2026The Flower, The Labor, and The Sea
September 27, 2025 - June 28, 2026
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 to suggest to enhance the day of l-u-v- ’n’ roses […]
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 is the best drugstore.” “Alcohol is the anesthesia by which […]
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 distance — “The New Year,” Death Cab For Cutie It’s […]
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 on your list — and what they would like to […]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time for Beers
After the onslaught of pumpkin beers and Oktoberfests, I’m ready to fully embrace that whole comfort-and-joy theme while discussing the winter seasonals. It truly is the most wonderful time of […]
A Six-Pack of Brew News
Here’s some beer-soaked info you need to know: • Narragansett’s next special release will be Big Mamie Indestructible American Pale Ale. The beer shares the nickname of the USS Massachusetts, […]
Got Beer? Devilish Brews for the Scary Season
To get into the scary swing of all things Halloween in this issue, I’ve assembled a lineup of creepy-sounding, but ghoulishly good-tasting brews that will enhance the long day’s journey […]
Find Beer Bliss at Beervana
In the Fall Guide, I made this bold statement about Beervana Fest: “It’s not open to debate. It’s simply the best local beer event.” Need proof? Here it is: Location: […]
Grappling with Growlers
When talk turns to beer, it doesn’t take long for the topic of the tangled web of alcohol laws — particularly growler sales at breweries — to rear its convoluted […]