Newport Craft Brewing has a trio of new releases rolling out any day now: 1639 Pale Ale is a summer sipper brewed with pineapple; 1639 is a nod to the year Newport was founded, and the pineapple references the town’s commitment to hospitality. Port to Port is a barrel-aged Scotch ale, made with their pals at […]
For the next brew in my infinity part series of RI beers, I decided to go simple, light, summery and crisp. I wanted something that would help remove the sweat from my brow and manifest its own droplets on the side of the container. Something basic, but still flavorful, local (of course) and resplendent with […]
Hot enuf for ya?!? This batch o’ way-cool brew news will offer a respite from the heat… The last time around, we toasted the opening of Taproot Brewing Co. And this time around we’re welcoming the latest member of the mushrooming 401 Beer Scene: Beer On Earth, which will stage its grand opening at […]
It had been a long time since I last brewed beer, and I was absolutely determined to get it done. But when one spends all of their time caring for a tiny human, finding six hours to indulge in a hobby is extraordinarily difficult. But then opportunity struck. I was discussing my favorite fermented fluid with […]
On June 13 in Middletown, a dense fog descended on the Newport Vineyards, cradling the grapes in a velvet embrace. Rhode Island writers and foodies (and hop growers!) were invited to Newport Vineyards. For 30 years, this acreage has yielded wine – and a restaurant, Brix. But today was the day this land would offer its first […]
We’ve gathered a flood of beer news for this Foodie Issue, and have included a few tasty culinary tidbits with the liquid enlightenment. June 21 is the first day of summer and the first official day to visit Taproot Brewing Co., at Newport Vineyards (909 East Main Rd, Middletown). Owner/Brewmaster John Nunes notes, “I’ve […]
Carlo Catucci didn’t set out to start a distillery, he was just a guy looking for a hobby. Five years ago, when everyone else was brewing beer at home, Carlo wanted to try something different: making his own spirits. He started out with vodka then moved on to whiskey and bourbon, finding that, with a little […]
It’s finally warming up (according to the 10-day forecast we consulted at weather.com whilst typing these words), so it’s time to fill up your summer schedule with the season’s beer-soaked happenings. Let’s get festive! On Saturday, June 9 (close-enough-to-summer) from noon to 3pm, the folks who launched the DecemBeer Fest in ’17 will stage the […]
Rhode Rage: n. An explosive emotional response to one of the following stimuli: overly aggressive or negligent drivers on the road around you, sudden and unexpected traffic clogs when one is already late, or the shattering of an axle on potholes, despite the fact that they have been “recently patched.” Also, it’s a beer. Our friends […]
The older I get, the shorter summer feels. Therefore, I propose all drinkers take minimal effort this season to maximize lazing in the sun (with sunblock, of course — those fine lines don’t come from nothing). My remedy for optimal drinking without wasting time? All hail the Highball Summer of 2018. They’re long, lean, straightforward (generally) […]