The humble hop flower cone is without a doubt the ultimate key to modern craft beer. Whether you’re an IPA-guzzling hop-head, or you just want an accurate representation of some classical beer styles, hops are your bread and butter. But there are a number of very interesting things about this little bud that are worth […]
W hat do starfruit, carrot, eucalyptus, chipotle, and Newport have in common? Bitters. King Ramsey’s Bitters, to be exact. These aromatic babies are created with thought and care by a very talented lady, Kodi Keith, formerly the bar manager for the Vanderbilt. Keith has years of experience pulling together cocktail menus and working with a […]
1. BUCKET BREWERY 545 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket www.bucketbrewery.com 2. CODDINGTON BREWPUB 210 Coddington Highway, Middletown www.coddbrew.com 3. CROOKED CURRENT 560 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket www.crookedcurrentbrewery.com 4. FOOLPROOF BREWING COMPANY 241 Grotto Avenue, Pawtucket www.foolproofbrewing.com 5. GREY SAIL BREWING OF RHODE ISLAND 63 Canal Street, Westerly www.greysailbrewing.com 6. Narragansett Brewing / Isle Brewers Guild 461 […]
T he cost of just about everything humans use and need keeps going up. Oddly, the majority of humans don’t seem to have very much money to buy these things, and can’t shell out for anything of quality. While we can debate the effectiveness of this economic strategy all night, it won’t help us when […]
RI Beer Passport / Trail The Rhode Island brewing scene is growing faster than ever. This year has seen the development of a beer trail and Passport distilled by the RI Brewers Guild. The Guild will reward those stalwart souls who complete the entire trail with a special, limited-edition beer. The Brewers Guild had consumers […]
Hard ciders seem to be everywhere lately, and while I admit to being more of an IPA fan, ciders have gotten my attention. Not only does New England (Massachusetts and Rhode Island, to be exact) have a deep-rooted history of making hard apple cider, it’s healthier than most beers and gluten-free. It’s fermented like beer […]
The people of Rhode Island are blessed with wonderful locally crafted alcohol. From great beer to delicious wine and spirits, we really are a small state filled with so many amazing options to choose from. Though we may each have our loyalties, I suggest giving every brewer a try for a perfect spring and summer […]
It’s been a looooong winter, so you’re likely itching to take it outside. Here’s a great way to put cabin fever in the rear-view mirror: head to the 6th Annual Newport Craft Beer Festival, which is happening on Saturday, April 29, at the Great Friends Meeting House. Soak in the sun (hopefully, but worry not […]
If you live in Rhode Island, chances are a winery is not too far away. In fact, it will take a couple of days to be able to visit the Ocean State’s nine wineries. For both location and style, spend one day along the eastern part of the state, following the Coastal Trail route. Then […]
Ballast Point Nitro Red Velvet – I’m two for two on “golden stouts” lately. I wonder if this is going to be the new trend. It sounds ridiculous, but really, it’s not any sillier than white IPAs or the endless barrage of pumpkin beers. Although in keeping with the theme of, “What on God’s Earth […]