How the State Budget Affects Your Beer Budget
Gentle readers, this is a sort of good news/bad news situation. The good news is that the sales tax on alcohol is going to go away. The bad news is that it won’t be until December 1 of this year, and until then, we’ll all be paying more. In the 2014 budget that just passed, […]
Succotash
Succotash 373 Richmond St Succotash has filled the barren space on Richmond Street that was once The Apartment (yes, the bathtub is gone). The eatery adds a new element to the block occupied by Rick’s Roadhouse, Blount’s Clam Shack and Olga’s Cup and Saucer. The self-proclaimed, “Bar-Bruncheonette-Cafe,” is just what it claims to be. Bar: […]
Nice Cans
This story begins, as so many great ones do, with, “So the other night I was at a bar” enjoying a glass of Revival when I heard a conversation over my shoulder. It was the typical conversation I’ve had with non-craft beer friends. “What beers do you like? Do you like light or dark beers? […]
Custom Brews and Other Bride Ale Traditions
The joining of two people in holy/legal/political matrimony is a time honored tradition that dates back to the days of tribal leaders marrying off their daughters to secure land, goods, livestock or peace between tribes. In fact, it dates back almost as far as beer does. The story goes, generally, that for such events, a […]
Doherty’s Is Open for Business!
Doherty’s Ale House is now open for business. While the grand opening itself is still a short time away, they are open, serving food, and yes, indeed, they have over 100 tap lines. How, you might ask, could such a thing be possible? Well, one step through the front door will tell you. The entire […]
Doherty’s Next Act
Ominous clouds, black as the darkest stout, filled the sky and bright flashes could be seen on the horizon in all directions. I was perched on the side of a hill in Warwick about to get a tour of the latest addition to the RI pub scene. For a few months, whispers had been echoing […]
BOOZE: Drink Local
By Emily Olsen Eating local is a trend that isn’t stopping anytime soon. This summer, why not take it one step further and drink local? We’ve gathered recipes using the best local mixers and liquors so you can serve a home-grown cocktail at your next summer soiree. Dave’s Coffee Syrup Spiked Coffee Milk Combine 2 […]
Farmer Brewers And A Few Reviews
Beer and wine could be coming to your local farmers market. A bill introduced this past February by Rep. Jared Nunes of Coventry-West Warwick would make it legal for beer and wine to be available for sale in farmers markets throughout the state. This would be a fantastic boon to nano-brewers and small-batch brewers who […]
Sons of Liberty: Protecting Our Right to Good Whiskey
When most people think of American whiskey, they think of bourbon, which is made primarily from corn. A single malt Scotch on the other hand, is made only from malted barley. In the brewing world, barley is king, and grains like corn or rice are typically used only as cost saving measures. As lovers of […]