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) […]
Once a year in New England, we see the light at the end of the long winter tunnel. We all know it’s best not to waste even a single second of this short reprieve, because in a blink of an eye we’ll be sinking back into wintertime hibernation. Since the season’s too short to be […]
For the next installment of my infinity-part series exploring beers crafted right here in the ol’ Ocean State, I turn to my friends down south at Grey Sail. If you’ve never been, their tap room is beautiful. They basically annexed an historical home next door to the brewery and turned it into part tap room, […]
Let’s dive right into the latest batch o’ brew news: Newport Craft Brewing & Distilling Co.’s Barrel-Aged Beer Night is happening this Saturday (May 19). Brewmaster Derek Luke will hold forth on the brewing and aging processes and serve samples of the wide range of beers that have been magically transformed by wood. The […]
The inbox is overflowing with beer news. Here’s a baker’s half-dozen of enticing items! Providence Brewing Company owner Efren Hidalgo is thrilled to note that Rhody’s newest beermaker will be “having its Grand Opening on Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28), Saturday through Monday from noon-4pm. Food trucks, fanfare and beer will be the rule of […]